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Doug · December 2, 1999, 05:22 PM

House,

I've never used a BSA product but I have looked at a couple of their scopes. I thought they would be a good choice for average use. I thought they were reasonably bright and their sharpness was very good.

Although alot of people wouldn't think of anything less than a Leupold I much prefer using that extra cash on other things. I've owned a variety of scopes, both good and bad, over the years and I can say from my own experience that some of the best optics I've owned were some of the least expensive.

I haven't hunted in years but I thought I'd give it a go this year. I bought myself a Marlin 30-30 and a Simmons 3 x 9 scope. Not just any Simmons scope mind you but the Wal-Mart special at $49.95. I mounted it on a set of Weaver "see through" mounts, and took it to the range to sight it in. I can honestly tell you that I can shoot 3" groups on a rest and 5" off-hand at 100 yards.

I haven't hit it with any hammers or anything but it appears to be well built and it's waterproof and has a lifetime warranty. Good enough for me.

As for the BSA, if the store has a 30 day return policy, buy it. Take it to the range and shoot the heck out of it. If it's supposed to be waterproof, check it out. If all is well, as I expect it will be, don't look back. You've just saved yourself some hard earned cash. It it doesn't work out, then return it to the store for a refund.

Doug

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December 2, 1999, 05:22 PM	#2
Doug Member Join Date: June 19, 1999 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 35	House, I've never used a BSA product but I have looked at a couple of their scopes. I thought they would be a good choice for average use. I thought they were reasonably bright and their sharpness was very good. Although alot of people wouldn't think of anything less than a Leupold I much prefer using that extra cash on other things. I've owned a variety of scopes, both good and bad, over the years and I can say from my own experience that some of the best optics I've owned were some of the least expensive. I haven't hunted in years but I thought I'd give it a go this year. I bought myself a Marlin 30-30 and a Simmons 3 x 9 scope. Not just any Simmons scope mind you but the Wal-Mart special at $49.95. I mounted it on a set of Weaver "see through" mounts, and took it to the range to sight it in. I can honestly tell you that I can shoot 3" groups on a rest and 5" off-hand at 100 yards. I haven't hit it with any hammers or anything but it appears to be well built and it's waterproof and has a lifetime warranty. Good enough for me. As for the BSA, if the store has a 30 day return policy, buy it. Take it to the range and shoot the heck out of it. If it's supposed to be waterproof, check it out. If all is well, as I expect it will be, don't look back. You've just saved yourself some hard earned cash. It it doesn't work out, then return it to the store for a refund. Doug [This message has been edited by Doug (edited December 02, 1999).] [This message has been edited by Doug (edited December 02, 1999).]