Author Topic: BSA Sweet 17 on a 223 WSSM? (Read 442 times)

K.K · « **on:** April 27, 2006, 02:03:58 PM »

I bought a used BSA sweet 17 scope for a great price. The gunshop took it off of a 223 CZ rifle. I know that it is calibrated for the 17 HMR, but I want to put it on a Model 70 WSSM. Will it work? Thanks!

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2006, 07:02:42 PM »

well by all technicallities it should but how's the eye relief is the biggest question? as far i'm concerned the Sweets are just a different version of the contender and mil-dot lines. Along with eye relief issues is recoil, would you trust a BSA to a WSSM? i was next to guy with a .300WM and a BSA target so maybe it would work but i personally wouldn't trust it.

killdeer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2006, 06:46:11 AM »

Go shoot it and enjoy.

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2006, 06:22:39 PM »

let us know how it goes.

K.K · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2006, 01:43:56 PM »

Thanks, guys. I may try it. I'm not concerned with the recoil of a 223 WSSM, but the scope may be. Heck, maybe I need to go out and get a 17HMR rifle now,and solve my problem!

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2006, 05:28:32 PM »

if you like BSA and .223 WSSM i'd get a Catseye or Panther those are the top line and have nice reviews on Midwausa.com