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BSA scopes

jayhuntjayhunt Member Posts: 61 ✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I'm looking to get a scope for my 7MM Mag. BSA has some really cheap scopes and that usually means cheap quality as well. Anybody know anything about their scopes?
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  • jayhuntjayhunt Member Posts: 61 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Are BSA scopes any good? Particularly the handgun types. Trying to stay affordable for a milsurp scout rifle application.

    Thanks, JCS44
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  • jayhuntjayhunt Member Posts: 61 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    has anyone tryed these scopes
    am thinking about buying the sweet 17 for my marlin 17
    or maby the target scope. which one? i mostly target shoot.
    may have answered my own question..any thought's anyone...
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  • jayhuntjayhunt Member Posts: 61 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Are the BSA scopes any good. Looking to buy a new scope to put on a ruger 10 22 and was thinking of the 6x24x40 Contender target scope. Just woundering what you guys thought of this scope.thanks JEFF
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  • jayhuntjayhunt Member Posts: 61 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have any of you guys used their scopes? Are they of "acceptable" quality? I'm not asking to even begin comparing them to the likes of the higher priced name brands......just curious if they have been used with any success?
    TIA?
    Dave
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  • jayhuntjayhunt Member Posts: 61 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I found some BSA scopes in a magazine on sale for a really good price. Is there a reason they are so cheap? Is this the case of "you get what you pay for"? I was just looking for some experience with these scopes.Thanks for your helpJay
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  • jayhuntjayhunt Member Posts: 61 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I found some BSA scopes in a magazine on sale for a really good price. Is there a reason they are so cheap? Is this the case of "you get what you pay for"? I was just looking for some experience with these scopes.Thanks for your helpJay
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  • cliffdropover1cliffdropover1 Member Posts: 136 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Made in China, thus the price. They work well.
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  • NateNate Member Posts: 168 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What are you going to put it on?I have one on a 22 mag, works great for squirls, but I would put it on a magnum, would probally shake the thing apart.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For the price they are pretty good scopes, but you get what you pay for. They should not be confused with really high quality scopes. For some applications, they will probably give you years of good service.
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    We havent had very good luck with these scopes. Watch your not getting refurbished deals on these which is typical.
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    First five 3x9s were very good scopes. Worked well on everything up to 243. Next batch had to send back a couple. High- Powered (8x32) great up to about 25-28 power, hard to focus for full power. Experience up to 7mmMAG is they are tough enough but they are not Nikons,Leupolds or other superior scopes. Will work well with the Wal-Mart crowd!!
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  • martzkj@msn.commartzkj@msn.com Member Posts: 582 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi Jay, I have one on a 22-250(4-16x50), it came with the gun. IT seems to function well, but it doesn't have a real crisp and clear view like my leupolds. Buy what you feel comfortable spending. I use mine and I don't see the need to send $300.00 for a new leupold. You do get what you pay for.
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have 3 BSA scopes and 2 red dots ... for the money they are a good buy ... better than Tasco, but as previously stated they aren't Leupolds ... but then they dont cost like a Leupold either ...
    Here's a thought: Let's make criminals responsible for their crimes ... ...Not blame society and the tools they use!kimberkid@gunbroker.zzn.com
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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  • biganimalbiganimal Member Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    bsa's are ok, not the best nor the worst. they are perfect for the small game hunting 22 or the light recoil deer rifle.they are different from the high priced leupolds, not as clear, not as expensive and when it breaks they send you a new one fast, unlike them ba#@$%rds at leupold.
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