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BSA Scopes
« on: February 28, 2012, 03:45:31 PM »
Anyone have a BSA rifle scope.  A buddy is considering buying one for his 7mm-08 and asked me to ask around.  Any input is appreciated.

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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2012, 04:11:18 PM »
I have run them on a few guns threw out the years still have 2 of them. I like them for the smaller non magnum calibers. SO the 7mm-08 should be just fine. I have used them on 22's 223's 22-250's and a 243. My buddy run's one on his deer rifle which is a 30-06. They are o.k. for the price I like the buchnell banners a little better then the bsa scopes. I would save a few pennies and get a vx1 or rifleman scope :tup: Should be o.k at any rate if he wants one.
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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2012, 04:12:25 PM »
I don't know if i would put a whole lot of trust into BSA optics.  I got a BSA sweet 17 on my 17 hmr.  Ive had ok luck with mine. it seems to hold a zero and has killed a bunch of ground squirrels.  A buddy of mine wasnt as lucky, he put a more expensive model of the same type of scope on his 17 and has had horrible luck.  the thing wont hold a zero to save his life and isnt the best for clarity either.  my opinion is that BSA doesn't have the best quality control so when you buy something from them you're sort of rolling the dice on if you're going to get a good one or a lemon.  If your friend wants something dependable for big game I would look at spending a little more money on something else.

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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2012, 05:45:34 PM »
There are better choices. I would not put on on a big game rifle. I'd get a fixed power Weaver for about $115 before I'd get any BSA scope. You can also get a Burris Fullfied II in a 3-9x40 for around $150 on ebay.


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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2012, 05:37:05 AM »
I have experience decent performance with these.  However they are a cheap scope but of all of the cheap scopes I have used (NC Star, Barska, Simmons) they seemed to have held up well.  I have used them mainly on my spring piston air rifles which are known to be very hard on scopes due to duel recoil.  I had one that one of the turrets was hard to keep tightened.  The adjustments worked well enough to get the POI on zero and keep there .  The adjustable objective alway remained smooth.  With the large front objective you do have to consider the height of scope rings and how that may effect eye relief and mounting.  Some come with the objective area threaded and the scope caps screw in.  I only use them for target purposes but if i was packing it around for hunting i would want flip up or standard scope covers.  I have never used them in harsh weather so I don't have input as to fogging or rain drops. 
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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2012, 12:39:07 PM »
There are a lot better scopes out there for near the same price.  Have him check out Konus.

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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2012, 12:52:17 PM »
I bought one. Adjustments werent accurate and the tube grounded out getting on paper at 100.  Dont do it. If your strapped for cash get a used prostaff or redfield or a new burris.
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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2012, 01:53:35 PM »
Personally, i would stay away from bsa. You can find some pretty good deals on optics this time of year if you look around. I picked up a new bushnell elite 3200 3-9x40 for under $150 a couple weeks ago at the local wholesale sports.

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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2012, 09:16:27 AM »
Personally, i would stay away from bsa. You can find some pretty good deals on optics this time of year if you look around. I picked up a new bushnell elite 3200 3-9x40 for under $150 a couple weeks ago at the local wholesale sports.

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Re: BSA Scopes
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2012, 11:17:16 PM »
I have to disagree here, which BSA is not top of the line, but the make some decent scopes for the money.  I have two BSA scopes and couldn't be happier with them.  I have a BSA 4x16x40, and a BSA Platinum 8x32x44.  The platinum is a really well and has held up quite well.  My other 4x16x40 I got on a rifle I traded for, and I am not sure what model it is.  Its about 6 years old now and has been used quite a lot.  I actually remounted it on my .22 and have put thousands of rounds through the rifle with that scope on it.  The only problem that I have had with it is the rubber coating rubbed off in a few places, which doesn't affect its performance, just the aesthetics of it.  While they are not S&B, Nightforce or Swarovski  scopes, they work really well for the money. 
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