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Long range hunting scope.
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<blockquote data-quote="lightwind" data-source="post: 569794" data-attributes="member: 30140"><p>etisll40: Just be clear that the mention of the BSA was to point out that, at least, one person can shoot well with some of the worst optics made. While I don't doubt that the person made those shots it was not due to the scope. BSA is, generally, an entry level optic that has a reputation for lack of reliability and poor optics. However, I am going to buy one to be able to compare it with some of the better scopes. When I see a scope for around $100 that has the same external characteristics (zoom range and turret clicks) as a $1000 scope I am a bit suspicious. Never having purchased one I have not been able to comment on it or Barska (another of the noted bottom feeders). I will stick with the comment that everything I have heard about BSA and Barska (as well as Dark Ops "Countersniper") is that you should expect low performance for low price (or in the case of Countersniper - high price). As usual, your mileage will vary and I welcome anyone to chime in with why a $150 scope is as good as a $1500 scope. I like these discussions because they bring out some very interesting responses. I'm ordering my bottom end scope tonight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lightwind, post: 569794, member: 30140"] etisll40: Just be clear that the mention of the BSA was to point out that, at least, one person can shoot well with some of the worst optics made. While I don't doubt that the person made those shots it was not due to the scope. BSA is, generally, an entry level optic that has a reputation for lack of reliability and poor optics. However, I am going to buy one to be able to compare it with some of the better scopes. When I see a scope for around $100 that has the same external characteristics (zoom range and turret clicks) as a $1000 scope I am a bit suspicious. Never having purchased one I have not been able to comment on it or Barska (another of the noted bottom feeders). I will stick with the comment that everything I have heard about BSA and Barska (as well as Dark Ops "Countersniper") is that you should expect low performance for low price (or in the case of Countersniper - high price). As usual, your mileage will vary and I welcome anyone to chime in with why a $150 scope is as good as a $1500 scope. I like these discussions because they bring out some very interesting responses. I'm ordering my bottom end scope tonight. [/QUOTE]
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