Author Topic: bsa plattinum (Read 615 times)

FATTTTDADDY · « **on:** January 14, 2006, 08:38:18 PM »

3x9x44 is this a decent scope for my 270 handi rifle?

whitedogone · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2006, 01:03:36 AM »

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2006, 02:41:00 AM »

Of all the scopes made the BSA is on the bottom of the list. You would be better off with a Bushnell. I would recommend my normal scope, but I always get beat up for it. So get what you can afford and just be happy with your decision.

akpls · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2006, 07:08:15 AM »

B-arely S-ufficient A- pparatus!

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2006, 07:18:19 AM »

I can't say anything about that scope, but I do have a BSA AR312X44 airgun scope that has performed well on a heavy spring gun for quite a while now, glass is clear, eye relief short, adjustments fairly crisp but for the $80 I paid, it works well. But, there are much better scopes available for not much more money that will make you glad you spent a bit more. I recommend reading a few posts on the Bushnell and Mueller scopes that are available in the $100-$150 range, can't go wrong with them. :wink:

Tim

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2006, 11:01:03 AM »

well i've got the Sweet .17 3-12x40 and i think it gave out. both in terms of repeatability and zero hold.

jcunclejoe · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2006, 01:17:21 PM »

I have had two of the BSA 6-24x Platinums on silhouette competition pistols. I adjust the elevation for each distance at every match. So far both have been perfectly repeatable and I have shot some very good and very consistent scores. In one of the scopes, the crosshair started to rotate with the power ring. Just a tiny bit, but enough to notice that the vertical line was no longer vertical. It mainitained point of impact and worked fine but I sent it in anyway just to be sure. They sent me a new one to replace it and have not had any trouble since and no trouble at all with the other one.
I admit they are not the clearest and brightest scopes but they work well for the application I'm using them for. As far as I can tell the only reason I miss any targets, is all me. The equipment (scope included) is certainly up to the task.
I also have one of the BSA 4-12 Air rifle scopes on a 22 hornet pistol and last year I was one point from tying the IHMSA 60 round PAS world record, at the West Coast Championships. I won scoped standing championships with all three of my BSA topped guns.
I would love to put Leupolds on all three guns but I just can't bring myself to fix what aint broke.
Just my experience.
Joe

30-30man · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2006, 02:19:14 PM »

I have bought my share of cheap scopes and BSA is the worst. I sold mine at a yard sale for $5. I'm not one of those guys who thinks you have to spend a fortune on a scope but the BSA's are horrible. I still can't get over how cloudy they are. Mine held zero but it was as cloudy as looking through a coke bottle compared to a Bushnell. You would be much happier with a Bushnell Banner or Trophy. They are in the same price range as the BSA and you would be better served. Check out the Banner 4x12x40AO. I have this scope and it is very clear. Best bang for the buck in my opinion at 89$.

whitedogone · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2006, 01:40:39 AM »

Quote from: jcunclejoe

I have had two of the BSA 6-24x Platinums on silhouette competition pistols. I adjust the elevation for each distance at every match. So far both have been perfectly repeatable and I have shot some very good and very consistent scores. In one of the scopes, the crosshair started to rotate with the power ring. Just a tiny bit, but enough to notice that the vertical line was no longer vertical. It mainitained point of impact and worked fine but I sent it in anyway just to be sure. They sent me a new one to replace it and have not had any trouble since and no trouble at all with the other one.
I admit they are not the clearest and brightest scopes but they work well for the application I'm using them for. As far as I can tell the only reason I miss any targets, is all me. The equipment (scope included) is certainly up to the task.
I also have one of the BSA 4-12 Air rifle scopes on a 22 hornet pistol and last year I was one point from tying the IHMSA 60 round PAS world record, at the West Coast Championships. I won scoped standing championships with all three of my BSA topped guns.
I would love to put Leupolds on all three guns but I just can't bring myself to fix what aint broke.
Just my experience.
Joe

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