BSA Optics

[ewheeley]

First of all, we don't have a clear cut "Optics" thread (idea, maybe?) so I decided I'd post this question with rimfires because I'd be using the optics on a rimfire. Does anyone have experience with BSA scopes? I'm looking to change a few of mine out, to get a little beyond 9x for my deer friends the tree rats, and BSA have appeared to me to be a great deal for the money. Any comments?

 

[rr2008]

have a bsa scope on M60, was great scope for the money. it's only 3-7x but its great out to 50 yds, and way more than adequate at 25 yds.

 

[johnster999]

The $25 BSA red dot I had quit working after 1 range session atop my 10/22. I haven't owned any of their more expensive offerings.

 

[jujuboy77]

first rule of bsa optics if it comes in a bubble pack DONT BUY IT! if it comes in a box you should be good to go i have had a few of the $100.00+ bsa scopes and been very happy but -100.00 i have had very poor luck. but i think this is kinda common for all optics you do get what you pay for. i recently purchased the 3x12 sweet 17 triple knob for 159.00 and i could not be happier.

 

[ewheeley]

I ordered the Platinum Series 8-32x44mm last night, so we'll see how it goes.

 

[catPopper]

Got a "sweet .17" on a, you guessed it, .17 cal Savage. Shoots dead nuts on every time. Got a cheapy BSA on a 10/22 thats real close also.

 

[jujuboy77]

Got a "sweet .17" on a, you guessed it, .17 cal Savage. Shoots dead nuts on every time. Got a cheapy BSA on a 10/22 thats real close also.

which sweet 17 do you have?

 

[doctorjj]

I've got 2 of the 3-9X40 Sweet 22's. One is on a Ruger 10/22 and it is a great little scope. The other one is still in the box, waiting on a 10/22 build. I love them for 22's.

 

[catPopper]

which sweet 17 do you have?

Well now you made me go find the box...... lets see,says here 17-23x32AO,2-7x power. As I recall,3 mods to choose from, and this here was mid priced.

 

[rrd101]

I've been using BSA for a few years now
have a 2x7-32 ao on my 10/22,4x12ao on a rossi 22mag
two red dots on a ruger mkII and my camp 9 no problems
very happy wit them