back up scope.?
08-21-2008, 10:01 AM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Minnesota
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back up scope.?
I just bought another rifle "remington 700 .308" and i have a nikon 3x9x40 with BDC
and i'm looking to buy a scope like 6x18 and i dont wanna spend alot what are some of the
cheaper lines out there that will be accuracte? I was looking at BSA etc.
any input would be great.
Gary
and i'm looking to buy a scope like 6x18 and i dont wanna spend alot what are some of the
cheaper lines out there that will be accuracte? I was looking at BSA etc.
any input would be great.
Gary
08-21-2008, 03:06 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
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RE: back up scope.?
I'd keep the 3-9 X 40 Nikon and forget the BSA. Why would you need a 6 X 18 scope on the .308? The "cheaper" Nikon's (Prostaff, Buckmasters, Team Primos, etc.) are quite good and a good value to boot. If you get much above 10 X you're probably going to have to get an A.O. model, and the glass quality (on cheapos) usually disappoints.
08-22-2008, 08:39 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: back up scope.?
Ok - Here's my $.02.
BSA .... not no, but heck no !!! My experience with this brand granted is very limited (2 scopes). Both were the so called "Night Owl" line and both were beyond pitiful in low light and about as clear as a Mason jar. I donated them to Goodwill.
If you have to stay economy, look at a Bushnell Banner. If you can send $250-$300 or so, go to the Leupold Vari-X II, Bausch-Lomb Elite 3200 or something like that.
BSA .... not no, but heck no !!! My experience with this brand granted is very limited (2 scopes). Both were the so called "Night Owl" line and both were beyond pitiful in low light and about as clear as a Mason jar. I donated them to Goodwill.
If you have to stay economy, look at a Bushnell Banner. If you can send $250-$300 or so, go to the Leupold Vari-X II, Bausch-Lomb Elite 3200 or something like that.
08-23-2008, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
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RE: back up scope.?
ORIGINAL: Mojotex
Ok - Here's my $.02.
BSA .... not no, but heck no !!! My experience with this brand granted is very limited (2 scopes). Both were the so called "Night Owl" line and both were beyond pitiful in low light and about as clear as a Mason jar. I donated them to Goodwill.
Ok - Here's my $.02.
BSA .... not no, but heck no !!! My experience with this brand granted is very limited (2 scopes). Both were the so called "Night Owl" line and both were beyond pitiful in low light and about as clear as a Mason jar. I donated them to Goodwill.
Maybe your thinking of the Catseye scopes? I have owned a few and they were no where near as bad as you make them sound. Probably close to the Aetecs in quality and optics. I have a friend that after using mine sold his low end Leupold and got a catseye instead.
In my opinion though for scopes in the 150 dollar range you can do better than a BSA.
Paul
