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  1. #31
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    Scope

    Quote Originally Posted by tezzyclayt View Post
    Hi, I have just reluctantly sold one to Ericb on here to fund another scope to use with NV. I could not believe how crisp and clear the optics were and how easy the mil-dot ret is to get on with. I also have a mamba and as far as Im concerned the bsa is as good if you can live with the px on the objective. I stated all these facts in my advertisment but people are still afraid of commiting themselves. What really makes me laugh is that they may even be made in the same factory as some of the so called top names, such is life, Enjoy Ericb you have a quality cheap scope. Cheers Terry
    Have to say the scope is perfect and it now sits atop my Tench regged Ultra.

    Ericb
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    I have the 3-9x40 mini-mildot. It came as part of a kit-deal with a TX200 I added to the collection last year. My intention was to upgrade the scope a few months later to a Leupold VX-II I'd fallen for, with the essencial being a stop-gap to at least get me out enjoying the TX without the faff of swapping scopes over. 10 months later, the cheeky little upstart still has pride of place on my TX, and I will keep it there, by choice, until it breaks. It simply performs exactly as I require for the hunting I do, leaving me no technical reason to justify an "upgrade". I have occasional battles with the bling demons within me, but thankfully, reason keeps winning out Bravo BSA.

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    Really clear optics for the money- But the mil dots are far to close together and you have trouble seeing them in lower light conditions!

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    I had the 3-9x40 - It lasted for about 10 tins on a hw springer, They have clear glass for the money! Also the dots are a bit to close together

  5. #35
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    4x32 essencial

    Just picked up a cheap combo with the 4x32 on.

    It's really good! I expected a shocker, I was even logging on to buy a replacement before I shot the thing.

    Mil dots are nice and close. They seem to work well at 5yd intervals for my.22 HW. The optics are lovely and clear and the small scope doesnt upset the lines or the balance of the rifle.

    As someone who's been using high mag scopes for years I'm really impressed with these little things. You can't go wrong for the money.

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    Got one on my .177 lightning.... can't fault it
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    I used my 3-9x40 as a telescope the other week, and the optics really are clear and bright, as good as my £200 binos.
    I didn't know anything about scopes when I bought mine, so I went for a familiar name, and I'm glad I did.

  8. #38
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    I have used a couple of BSA scopes in the past Cats eye on .222 and Sweet17 3-12x40 on .17HMR and never rated either much But sounds like they have maybe got better
    John Darling JD (1946-2004) was my inspiration to be the best i can and enjoy the sport i love. R.I.P
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  9. #39
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    i bought a 4-12x44 ao mildot about a month ago for about £50 new, cant find a thing wrong with it, ive spent £150 on scopes before and there is no difference between the two.

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