Author Topic: Need Help on a new scope (Read 580 times)

nasem · « **on:** November 01, 2005, 12:17:39 PM »

Hey guys, I just bought a Mossberg 100 atr rifle from walmart....Im lookin to buy a budget scope... I can't really afford anything higher than 30-40$ (i know most of you are saying "pshhh") but thats my budget :cry:

Here is what I found... what do you guys think:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?dept%5Fid=180704&sku=22636&imgid=&mscssid=8DWVWW2W42FS9LBMN08UE8JLAJFWDVH7

here is my 2nd option

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?dept%5Fid=180704&sku=22638&imgid=&mscssid=8DWVWW2W42FS9LBMN08UE8JLAJFWDVH7

what do you guys think of either one of those.... If you have a better pick than those BSAs , then please let me know,

thanks everyone

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:34:55 PM »

Get a Bushnell that falls within your price range. Check with Jon at The Optic Zone for best pricing. I've tested the entire line of Bushnell scopes and am convince all are great buys for the money you spend. I think the Sportsman line is what you're looking at but am not sure off the top of my head.

poncaguy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:43:01 PM »

BSA aren't very good scopes, Bushnell Banner much better low priced scopes............

Dave in WV · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:26:29 PM »

If you get a scope in that price range get a fixed 4x. Less parts to go bad and will be brighter.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:43:51 PM »

Jon has a bunch of scopes in your indicated price range, but if you can, save a bit more money, get the most scope you can afford, your money is better spent. Buying a fixed 4x has merit, 99% of my big game hunting has been done with my scope set at the lowest power, kind of a waste to spend more for less when you don't really need it and won't use it.

http://theopticzone.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=37

http://theopticzone.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=38

http://theopticzone.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=39

nasem · « **Reply #5 on:** November 01, 2005, 02:15:22 PM »

thanks alot guys, those bushnell 3-9X32 for 39.99 look nice as heck... I think im gonna get them from theopticzone... how much do they charge for shipping ?

Lawdog · « **Reply #6 on:** November 01, 2005, 02:19:19 PM »

nasem,

Three or so years ago I would have told you to stay as far away from BSA optics as you could. But a couple of years ago BSA completely changed their manufacturing process and now they're not a bad scope at all. I put one of their air rifle approved scopes on my .378 Weatherby Magnum for barrel break-in(over 100 rounds of full house loads) without a problem. It is still working today. I see no reason why one wouldnt work just as well if not better than a cheap Bushnell Banner. I would opt for the 3-9 40mm model so you can mount it as low as possible on your Mossberg 100 rifle. Lawdog

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 01, 2005, 03:20:41 PM »

Nasem, just give Jon or Tammy a toll-free call and ask em how much for shipping, they're real nice folks to talk to and they're a GBO sponsor supporting this wonderful site for us to visit!

877-564-0286

shoot'n hogs · « **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2005, 05:22:52 AM »

BSA = Junk