Got a Colt match competition H Bar in 223 with a BSA 6-24x40 IR on it. Has any body had any luck with kind of set up, or is the BSA junk? Like to shoot High Power with it
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Re: BSA Scope on AR's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipe62</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> ...is the BSA junk?</div></div>
Yes.
1911fan
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipe62</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> ...is the BSA junk?</div></div>
Yes.
1911fan
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1911fan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipe62</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> ...is the BSA junk?</div></div>
Yes.
1911fan </div></div>
<span style="font-size: 11pt">YES</span><span style="font-size: 14pt">YES</span><span style="font-size: 17pt">YES</span>
and so is Barska, NCstar and please don't ask about dark ops counter sniper products.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1911fan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipe62</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> ...is the BSA junk?</div></div>
Yes.
1911fan </div></div>
<span style="font-size: 11pt">YES</span><span style="font-size: 14pt">YES</span><span style="font-size: 17pt">YES</span>
and so is Barska, NCstar and please don't ask about dark ops counter sniper products.
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
I agree, they are junk. You get what you pay for. Just my two cents.
I agree, they are junk. You get what you pay for. Just my two cents.
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
Thank's for the heads up, someone could use it on a 22 rim fire??
Thank's for the heads up, someone could use it on a 22 rim fire??
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
If you have a limited budget, try a fixed power platinum BSA scope. They will work until you get a better scope. I do not consider them to be permanent scopes.
I bought one for my .22 LR in 36x power so I could see the holes. When I bought my RR LAR 8 I threw the scope on there just to test it. It's working fine so far. I will probably get a Nightforce or Leupold for that weapon.
Here's a video of my setup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLX6wEgSk_g
If you have a limited budget, try a fixed power platinum BSA scope. They will work until you get a better scope. I do not consider them to be permanent scopes.
I bought one for my .22 LR in 36x power so I could see the holes. When I bought my RR LAR 8 I threw the scope on there just to test it. It's working fine so far. I will probably get a Nightforce or Leupold for that weapon.
Here's a video of my setup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLX6wEgSk_g
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
Fail, save your money and shoot irons until money allows for a quality optic
Fail, save your money and shoot irons until money allows for a quality optic
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: edgewater</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fail, save your money and shoot irons until money allows for a quality optic </div></div>
+1 BSA is money down the drain other than for rimfire maybe.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: edgewater</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fail, save your money and shoot irons until money allows for a quality optic </div></div>
+1 BSA is money down the drain other than for rimfire maybe.
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
BSA!!! POS is what they should be called!!!
i just GAVE 1 away to a kid in my local club to mount on his 10/22, just because he didnt have a scope at all. im hoping that he will learn how to use it and decide to get a better one.
i actually felt bad after he left with his dad, i dont like to even give away crap...
BSA!!! POS is what they should be called!!!
i just GAVE 1 away to a kid in my local club to mount on his 10/22, just because he didnt have a scope at all. im hoping that he will learn how to use it and decide to get a better one.
i actually felt bad after he left with his dad, i dont like to even give away crap...
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Moof</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: edgewater</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fail, save your money and shoot irons until money allows for a quality optic </div></div>
+1 BSA is money down the drain other than for rimfire maybe. </div></div>
+2 save your money for a quality scope.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Moof</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: edgewater</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fail, save your money and shoot irons until money allows for a quality optic </div></div>
+1 BSA is money down the drain other than for rimfire maybe. </div></div>
+2 save your money for a quality scope.
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipe62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank's for the heads up, someone could use it on a 22 rim fire?? </div></div>
Not recommended. That's what mine failed on, a 10/22. Probably due to recoil. I sent it in and they mailed me a new one, which lasted nearly 100 rounds on a suppressed .17HMR.
BSA = Been Screwed Again.
1911fan
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipe62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank's for the heads up, someone could use it on a 22 rim fire?? </div></div>
Not recommended. That's what mine failed on, a 10/22. Probably due to recoil. I sent it in and they mailed me a new one, which lasted nearly 100 rounds on a suppressed .17HMR.
BSA = Been Screwed Again.
1911fan
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1911fan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipe62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank's for the heads up, someone could use it on a 22 rim fire?? </div></div>
Not recommended. That's what mine failed on, a 10/22. Probably due to recoil. I sent it in and they mailed me a new one, which lasted nearly 100 rounds on a suppressed .17HMR.
BSA = Been Screwed Again.
1911fan </div></div>
Come on you didn't put it on your AR-15 and run a comparable test with another AR all while sporting a great scope like BSA for the video? I know you love them 1911fan you just don't know it yet
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1911fan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snipe62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank's for the heads up, someone could use it on a 22 rim fire?? </div></div>
Not recommended. That's what mine failed on, a 10/22. Probably due to recoil. I sent it in and they mailed me a new one, which lasted nearly 100 rounds on a suppressed .17HMR.
BSA = Been Screwed Again.
1911fan </div></div>
Come on you didn't put it on your AR-15 and run a comparable test with another AR all while sporting a great scope like BSA for the video? I know you love them 1911fan you just don't know it yet
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
Good grief I cant believe a scope that big could fail on a 10-22, what is China comming to??
Good grief I cant believe a scope that big could fail on a 10-22, what is China comming to??
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
This is one case where size doesn't matter. A BSA is a failure on anything.
This is not just from what I read on the internet. I have seen them fail a few times on other folks stuff.
This is one case where size doesn't matter. A BSA is a failure on anything.
This is not just from what I read on the internet. I have seen them fail a few times on other folks stuff.
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strangedays</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I know you love them 1911fan you just don't know it yet </div></div>
Might be a while before I figure it out, too.
1911fan
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strangedays</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I know you love them 1911fan you just don't know it yet
Might be a while before I figure it out, too.
1911fan
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
If you need something just to get you by on a .22 rimfire, try something like a lower end bushnell, a leupold rifleman series, or one of Cabela's budget scopes. Also look into things like Hawke, low-end vortex, sightmark, etc.
BTW- SWFA has a nikon prostaff 3-9 on clearance for $99, would be great for a .22 rimfire or other small cal rifles.
For the AR you might want something a bit better, but things like that cheap Nikon would probably "suffice". I personally have run these on ARs and been fine:
Nikon (buckmaster series)
Burris (fullfield series)
Vortex (viper series)
Falcon (menace series)
There are others as well, just buy from a reputable company... and through a reputable dealer (like one of our hide vendors) who will back you up if you have problems.
If you need something just to get you by on a .22 rimfire, try something like a lower end bushnell, a leupold rifleman series, or one of Cabela's budget scopes. Also look into things like Hawke, low-end vortex, sightmark, etc.
BTW- SWFA has a nikon prostaff 3-9 on clearance for $99, would be great for a .22 rimfire or other small cal rifles.
For the AR you might want something a bit better, but things like that cheap Nikon would probably "suffice". I personally have run these on ARs and been fine:
Nikon (buckmaster series)
Burris (fullfield series)
Vortex (viper series)
Falcon (menace series)
There are others as well, just buy from a reputable company... and through a reputable dealer (like one of our hide vendors) who will back you up if you have problems.
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
LOL You guys are funny. What do you do with your rifles to get your scopes to fail on a .22LR? Are you shooting your gun or using it for a club.
I have a 36X fixed power BSA (don't use variable power) that I purchased for a .22LR and have temporarily mounted on a RR .308 - I have fired over 400 rounds and nothing has failed. I think a .308 might have a little more recoil than a .22LR
I will be getting a Leupold or Nightforce for the RR rifle. But for now the BSA is working out fine. Has not failed, tracks, and I shot a couple 1/4 inch groups with it. Shot it out to 300 yards and got sub minute. Until I get the scope I want, I will use the BSA (until it fails?).
By the way, I only paid $59 for the scope with free shipping. Duh, it works!!! I am not a fan of BSA. I also believe that any cheap variable power scope,including BSA, is subject to failure and I will not buy one.
I believe Carlos Hathcock only used a 10X fixed and made record distance shots (kills).
If a person is on a budget, I think a fixed power could be an option including a BSA (platinum).
LOL You guys are funny. What do you do with your rifles to get your scopes to fail on a .22LR? Are you shooting your gun or using it for a club.
I have a 36X fixed power BSA (don't use variable power) that I purchased for a .22LR and have temporarily mounted on a RR .308 - I have fired over 400 rounds and nothing has failed. I think a .308 might have a little more recoil than a .22LR
I will be getting a Leupold or Nightforce for the RR rifle. But for now the BSA is working out fine. Has not failed, tracks, and I shot a couple 1/4 inch groups with it. Shot it out to 300 yards and got sub minute. Until I get the scope I want, I will use the BSA (until it fails?).
By the way, I only paid $59 for the scope with free shipping. Duh, it works!!! I am not a fan of BSA. I also believe that any cheap variable power scope,including BSA, is subject to failure and I will not buy one.
I believe Carlos Hathcock only used a 10X fixed and made record distance shots (kills).
If a person is on a budget, I think a fixed power could be an option including a BSA (platinum).
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Patriot Prepper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL You guys are funny. What do you do with your rifles to get your scopes to fail on a .22LR?</div></div>
Just shooting it.
1911fan
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Patriot Prepper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL You guys are funny. What do you do with your rifles to get your scopes to fail on a .22LR?</div></div>
Just shooting it.
1911fan
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
I bought a used SASS off a friend with a BSA on it. I remounted it, and it is working fine right now. It is definitely temporary. I have a couple hundred rounds on it, and it has held zero. I have not had to adjust it since zeroing, and I probably won't touch it until my new glass comes in.
I think he paid $200 for it at Bass Pro Shop. It is about 100 cheaper online. Contender 3-12X40.
Now if I could make up my mind on what to replace it with.
I bought a used SASS off a friend with a BSA on it. I remounted it, and it is working fine right now. It is definitely temporary. I have a couple hundred rounds on it, and it has held zero. I have not had to adjust it since zeroing, and I probably won't touch it until my new glass comes in.
I think he paid $200 for it at Bass Pro Shop. It is about 100 cheaper online. Contender 3-12X40.
Now if I could make up my mind on what to replace it with.
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
As I am sure you have noticed BSA is not held in high regard. That being said you have a couple of options. Someone above mentioned shooting iron sights. This is very good practice and brings us back to basics. Brushing up on basics is never a bad thing. If you are set on getting new glass and on a budget your options narrow. When it comes to optics you really do get what you pay for. On AR's I have tried SWFA's Super Sniper and a Weaver (I forget the exact model). Both these scopes functioned well. They were not the clearest or brightest but they did well enough. I hope this helps, good luck.
As I am sure you have noticed BSA is not held in high regard. That being said you have a couple of options. Someone above mentioned shooting iron sights. This is very good practice and brings us back to basics. Brushing up on basics is never a bad thing. If you are set on getting new glass and on a budget your options narrow. When it comes to optics you really do get what you pay for. On AR's I have tried SWFA's Super Sniper and a Weaver (I forget the exact model). Both these scopes functioned well. They were not the clearest or brightest but they did well enough. I hope this helps, good luck.
Re: BSA Scope on AR's
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There is a wealth of help on this site,I have been shooting & loading for 40 years just like Dad said you never stop learning. Thank's for the info..
