scope problem.

[mike6161]

Back from the range and I think I have a scope problem.

I have a 10/22 with a bull barrel that well group on a dime at 100 yards without a problem that I plan on shooting in competition. I just got a new in box BSA 6-24x50 scope and weaver rings. When I put the scope on the rifle before I even tightened it down I looked down it and there was a black line that looked like a hire on the left side of the scope, I didn’t think anything of it thinking it was just something on the scope. when I got to the range I cleaned the lens but there was nothing on it and the line was still there I sighted it in and it would not hold zero. So I got my tools and found some of the screws had loosened up so I tightened them down and then it would hold zero but is this something I should worry about like a crack in the lens or something, should I take it back and get a new one this is the first time I put a scope so I don’t know much about them.

Thanks for any help you can give.

 

[bgmkithaca]

I would not expect much from a scope like you describe.You will be much better served if you buy as much scope as you can afford.Cheap glass is exactly that imo.

 

[slowr1der]

I'd take it back. I've had scopes before that have had dirt or dust inside of them on internal lenses and I've always had them fixed or replaced. Now, I've never had any that price range that have had that, but you really shouldn't have to look at that reguardless of the price. That being said, I'd honestly take that scope back and get something else. I've got several friends that love Tasco and Simmons, and they have each tried BSA and had bad luck. I figure if they all dislike BSA that much after liking those other cheap scopes, that I wouldn't like a BSA at all. They are just about as crappy as you can get.

 

[briansmithwins]

BSA= Broken Scopes Always.

Really, these are bottom feeder optics. As a general rule, get glass that costs about as much as the gun for getting the most out of both.

BSW

 

[trapper500]

Scope Problem

i have always had very good luck with any BSA i got matter a fact iam going to be using the BSA Edge 2x7x32mm on my taurus RB 44magnum during deer season this year you can get a lemon in any scope .My uncle bought a $2100 Leupold scope for his new 300 RUM we took it to the range & he shot it once & the crosshairs went bye bye Leupold sent him another scope it can happen with any scope at any price

 

[madcratebuilder]

Sounds like you got a defective scope. Return it if possible, some places won't take them back if they have been mounted. Good luck with that. Check out the Mueller APV scope for your rim fire rifle, nothing better in it's price range.

 

[SentinelStrategic]

BSA has been making attempts to step-up their game, but they're still bottom-of-the-barrel. If you are trying to keep costs low, look into a Weaver. They have some less expensive models, but they're exceptional quality with excellent Japanese glass.
BSA has something like 17+ different lines of rifle scopes, and they're all basically priced under $200. That tells you how low of quality they are. I have seen multiple failures by BSA on many rifles, to include rimfires. That's pretty poor. Still, they're better than Baska; but that's not saying much.

 

[mike6161]

I went to the gun shop to get a bushnell, I have had good luck with them so I wanted another. When I got there he did not have any left and would not be getting anymore but he did have the BSA. I had never used any BSA scopes and had heard they were good, he had $260.00 on the box but because he said he had a bushnell then didn’t he gave it to me for 100.00. I guess you get what you pay for.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[SentinelStrategic]

Bushnell scopes are great. You should have ordered online.
What model of BSA scope did you buy?

 

[mike6161]

BSA sg6-24x50ao.

 

[steven58]

Here are a 2 great sites for purchasing scopes at low prices.

http://www.libertyoptics.com/

http://swfa.com/

 

[slowr1der]

He didn't give it to you for $160 off because he didn't have a Bushnell like he told you. He gave it to you for $100 because it's a $100 scope. I'd take it back and either try to get something else, or get your money back.

I'm not a Bushnell fan at all, but you'd be a lot better off with a Bushnell than a BSA.

 

[TonyAngel]

mike, what barrel/ammo combo are you using to get those dime sized groups at 100 yards?

 

[mike6161]

Hougue match bull barrel and Winchester bulk ammo.

 

[SeekHer]

If you plan to compete with that set up then I can almost guarantee you that you'll probably lose.

The turrets don't have the necessary dial in to get you into a one hole group plus the glass is distorting at the edges through the full range of magnification.

Burris, Nikon, Leupold all have dedicated .22 scopes with good visibility, turrets and glass quality--light gathering...Even a Weaver is a better scope for just a few dollars more and try the Vortex Scopes--a 3-9x40 Crossfire can be had for around $130.

The ultimate rimfire scope is the Pride-Fowler

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

I have tried BSA scopes. They are cheap, but they hold zero. Their optics are ok for hunting. I've never had one fail. If one does fail I will trash it.

If I were going to Africa of Alaska I would get the best scope I could afford.