Thread: New BSA Scope on my Oly AR 15 – a Disappointment.

New BSA Scope on my Oly AR 15 – a Disappointment.

Well, I took my AR 15, with its new BSA 3x-9x, 40mm scope, to my property to zero the scope.

I took the target out about 50 yds and fired three-round groups until I got it zeroed. So far so, good.

Now the problem - I left the target where it was and cranked the scope it up to 9x. I could see the target real good, but when I fired, I didn’t see any new holes – I looked through my spotting scope and the three new holes were in a tight group, but they were way off, on the white, at about 2 o’clock. So, I cranked it back down to 3x. Fired three more rounds – they were dead on.

Now my question to you guys - this is my first variation power scope, am I wrong in my expectation that the scope should not loose its zero as you crank up the power? I mean, what’s the use of a variable powered scope if it doesn’t maintain its zero as you crank up the power?

Hack

I should keep it's zero at any setting. BSA doesn't have a good reputation.

Everyone is telling me it should hold it POI throughout Its magnification range - I thought so..

They recommend that I send it back - I will.

Now, I'm looking for a good variable scope for say under $200 - is that a possibility - I don't want to get another "BSA".

I had Nikon made as a recommendation, any others I can add to the list?

Hack

Nikon has pretty nice scopes for the money.

New Suggestion - Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40

burris has a new line that runs around $200 .The one with 4.5 x14 with a blisticplex cross hair will be my next scope--but I have to get the $200 first

Nikons upper end models are great, there lower end 200 and less suck. I had 2 in a row brand new out of the box that wouldnt hold zero at all.

I have had nothing but good luck with simmons. they are cheaper but I have owned 21 simmons rifle scopes over the years and I swear by them now. never had one issue, the prohunter series is in your price range and they are great.