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Offline quickdtoo

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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #30 on: October 20, 2006, 03:53:43 PM »
It's not the Sweet 17 particularly, just that BSA doesn't have a great reputation for durability, they're right up there with pre-bushnell Tascos as far as reputation. The Sweet 17 has a good following at RFC, but I think I'd look at the Bushnell Super 17 if you want that type scope. BSA didn't earn the nick names that apply to it without poor quality that goes along with it. Ive only seen one owner review on the Pine Ridge 17, the side focus was real stiff to turn, IIRC. There's a thread in the Optics forum on Pine Ridge scopes, read my reply.

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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #31 on: October 21, 2006, 06:49:06 PM »
I like that 3X12 Cabela's scope.  It has one feature that I like better than the BSA.  With the BSA you adjust paralex by turning the objective lens.  With the Cabela's scope it has a knob on the left side ot the tube.  That makes it so much easier to adjust.   
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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #32 on: December 17, 2006, 05:42:59 AM »
Quote from: Sourdough on October 21, 2006, 06:49:06 PM
I like that 3X12 Cabela's scope.  It has one feature that I like better than the BSA.  With the BSA you adjust paralex by turning the objective lens.  With the Cabela's scope it has a knob on the left side ot the tube.  That makes it so much easier to adjust.   

Yea, me too. But I wonder how a scope with these specs, especially the side par. can be sold so cheap! If the quality is good, I am ready to buy, but I would prefer to know more than just those reviews.
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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #33 on: December 17, 2006, 03:24:16 PM »
Quote from: lostsniper308 on July 31, 2005, 05:34:24 AM
well i stuck a BSA Sweet .17 3-12x40 on there.
And what are your results?  I have the BSA on my 17 HMR and it has done a wonderful job.
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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #34 on: December 17, 2006, 03:27:47 PM »
lostsniper308 is currently serving proudly at Ft Hood in the US Army, so I doubt we'll get any feedback from him for a while.

Tim
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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #35 on: December 20, 2006, 04:47:08 PM »
When I bought a 17M2  NEF, thought I had several scopes in my box.
I did, but, nothing that was much good. Had two that were junk and didn't
know it.
Put a .22 scope on it, so far that's still ok, but, am not happy with it, that will
be replaced with a Sweet 17 BSA.

Because when I got the HMR in the same gun.  Asked the clerk for a Simmons
that would be good for it.  He handed me one of these BSA Sweet 17's and after
looking it over, reading the info etc. Decided to give it a try. At around $60 plus
a med ring I'm happy so far.

The one major thing I don't like about it, and don't know if better/other brands are
the same way or not as this is the first dial a matic scope I've ever tried.

The dial had been spun a good many times so it was at least 6 feet off at 25yds.
Once I got it zeroed, after having to start at 15feet to even find it.

The dial was off, it was saying almost 300yds when it was on at 100yds.
When I took it to the store to have him reset the dial the first FKG thing he did
was start spinning that blasted dial again!!!!!  Oh man, I just about whacked him in the head!

Before long he'd had all the bitching and complaining he could stand from me and handed me
a full box of ammo to go rezero it again.
Hey, I appreciated the ammo, but, that took the whole afternoon and another trip 26miles to
the range again.  When it was done when I took it in there.

I don't feel these dials should be able to be turned forever like this one is.

Has anyone else had similar experience with this? OR any other scope with the dial a matic setup??

I know good and well, this gun will be laid down and will slide and the dial will be spun several times
and get it out of adjustment again.
I'm sure open to suggestions on how to prevent it. Anyway to lock it down to half turn or so?

Thanks much,
George
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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #36 on: December 21, 2006, 05:52:21 AM »
Well on the sweet 17 bsa scope u zero it in then take the little allen wrench that came with the scope mine did any way there is 3 little allen heads in the top nob take it off and put the nob back on at a 100 and retighten down thats what these scopes are for zero at 100 yard the if u shoot 200 yds u turn the knob to 200 dont sound like u read the instuctions it tells in it how to do this u dont want it zeroed in at a 100 yards and your top knob be at 250 or 300 yard mark thats how u set these scopes up so it the top knob gets turn u just turn it back to 100 yards on the knob and your sighted in
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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #37 on: December 21, 2006, 07:51:15 AM »
I have a 6-18x50 Bushnell Banner on my .17 HMR, and love it. I am going to pick up my NEF in .17 Mach2 in a little bit, just got in! I'll be putting a Simmons 4x32 on it since it will be used in the woods where distances are much shorter. If you are looking for a long range scope, check out the Bushnell. I got mine from Midway-USA for $125.

Oh, and Hi to all - my first post here.
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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #38 on: December 21, 2006, 08:02:04 AM »
Welcome aboard tatersalad!! Mmmm, your user name is making me hungry!!!! :D

I think you'll find that The Optic Zone, a GBO sponsor, will kick midway's butt on prices on optics most of the time, the 6-18x50 is $112 from Jon. He's also got the Super 17 for $89.

Tim

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Re: scope for .17 HMR/HM2
« Reply #39 on: December 21, 2006, 09:40:47 AM »
Thanks quickdtoo!. I'll check them out for my next scope. ;D
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