Re: BSA vs. Primary Arms MIL/MIL scopes
copied and pasted from another thread vs. a mueller (i took out the mueller stuff), hope it helps:
though the PA is "falcon menacey" it's not the same scope as the falcon menace and the PA has only a 3 year warranty. it is "tacticoolish" when bumped up against the mueller, and has some different styles of reticles, along with a side focus
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_4_14X44_FFP_Scope_p/pa4-14xffp.htm as it's tough to find a primary arms dealer in general, i'd have a tough time thinking that the scopes will go the distance or have a decent amount of customer support.
personally i like the look and the features of the PA, BUT if they are only backing them up with a 3 yr warranty, similiar features can be found on other scopes that have a good track record. i think i'd even pick the BSA 4-14 MRAD mil in that same price range, at least you'ld get a LT warranty, and be able to use the midway coupons for it, reducing the cost more.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/456482/...d-reticle-matte tube, knob location looks familiar doesn't it? i can only speculate that the PA and BSA are coming out of the same Chinese factory, just with a different name printed on the side.
***just looked free shipping on the BSA***, so like you said price is a wash. with the BSA i do like the MRAD reticle better, plus it has the LT warranty. BUT USE THE MIDWAY COUPON FOR 25.00 OFF 200.00 PURCHASE, THE BSA WILL COME OUT LOWER PRICE.
just to add, i've never had good luck with the "normal" BSA scopes, perhaps the mil mil one may prove to be of better longevity.
some stuff on the hide:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2329331 http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2258695 hit some of the airgun forums that have BSA & primary arms posts, the air rifles tend to eat up less than sturdy scopes, those air rifle (not airsoft) has some good information in them too.