Author Topic: BSA 6x24x44 Tactical mil dot (Midway exclusive) (Read 9028 times))

SpiralGroove · « **on:** November 21, 2014, 03:02:23 AM »

Hey Guys,
Got the scope today, had to sneak it off the front porch so the Wife & Kids didn't notice (I'm getting good at this -> clear signs of addiction)

First Impressions:
1) The scope is long...........w/sunshade even longer-->
2) The Scope is Heavy....................
3) The Scope has "ungainly" lines vs. a Hawke or Leapers (gloss black looks bad)
4) The Weaver type scope rings don't fit my BAM B50 -> oh nuts I could have ordered ones that would work days ago

5) The Glass looks GOOD and I love the reticle !! ------->

Will know more when the new rings come Monday. Whatever I don't like about the scope can be overcome by great function

My pretty critical...... Two Cents

Fwawa20 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2014, 09:36:57 AM »

Yea let us know... I about pulled the trigger on one of these scopes as it was a smoking deal!!

nervoustrigger · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2014, 01:24:27 AM »

Haha, told ya

It's a sweet scope for the money. The etched reticle and the glass are really nice. Stomps a mudhole in the Leapers 3-12x44 that was about the same price.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/962234/bsa-tactical-mil-dot-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-6-24x-44mm-side-focus-glass-etched-mil-dot-reticle-matte?cm_vc=ProductFinding

SpiralGroove · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2014, 04:25:57 PM »

Hey Everyone,
Got my 30mm rings today, they are medium, UTG Accushot (11mm) mounts. Ideally they would be high mounts as the scope almost interferes with the brass (cocking) bolt on my BAM B50.
Scope:
1) Have only used at 12 yards, but already LOVE IT !!!
2) Has 10 yard parallax

Yes..............(most Hawke's and Leapers' in 4x12x44 or larger have a 15 yard minimum).
3) Very Happy so far..............love the reticle.
4) Thanks Nervoustrigger - you were right on!

SpiralGroove · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2014, 12:23:15 PM »

Wow,
Midway now wants $250 for this scope

nervoustrigger · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2014, 12:03:47 AM »

Hmm, I didn't check it earlier today but right now it is showing $130 as usual.

D14Jeff · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2014, 11:44:07 AM »

still showing 130 here
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/962234/bsa-tactical-mil-dot-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-6-24x-44mm-side-focus-glass-etched-mil-dot-reticle-matte?cm_vc=ProductFinding

any idea how it compares to a 30mm SWAT leapers or a hawke varmint on equal magnification ?

1216bandit · « **Reply #7 on:** December 09, 2014, 05:19:21 PM »

Ya the price is back down.....just bought one! A day or so ago it was back up to over $200.00. I had a couple of simmons 44 mags on my marauders that I sold and gonna put this on. If I like it I may pick up a few more.

Dan

SpiralGroove · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2014, 12:01:59 PM »

Hey D14jeff,
I have no idea how it compares, but leapers tend to be heavier & Hawke's a little lighter. I can't imagine a scope being better (viewing or reticle) unless it went for $200+ discounted (of course I'm guessing here). My only beef with the BSA is weight. However, all 30mm variable scopes are heavy, surprisingly, this is one of the lighter ones

. The Hawke Sidewinders ($350/$450) are massively heavy.
Enough said, except don't use on a Springer.

vigilandy · « **Reply #9 on:** December 11, 2014, 05:01:53 PM »

This scope is definitely a couple steps up from the BSA 6-24x40mm target scope that my dad has mounted on the Discovery. I happen to have the Discovery at my place and compared to the two in low light conditions at full magnification and WOW it's a big difference! The target scope is much dimmer. It's not one of those situations where you have to look a couple times to make sure. BSA put better glass in this model for sure!

Speedly · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2014, 10:06:58 PM »

Seriously considering getting this, but does anyone have any leads to low profile 30mm scope rings that'll fit on 11mm dovetails (not Weaver or Picatinny)? The higher breech allows for low profile rings, and I like to run my scope as close to the bore as possible.

My AT-44's Weaver grooves are just off enough to where if I use one, it prevents the magazine from loading in (as the ring sticks out just a hair over the cutout), so I need regular-style ones.

Googling isn't seeming to help much, but maybe I'm just not doing it right.

SpiralGroove · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2014, 12:09:02 AM »

Hey Speedly,
Have the BSA 6x24x44 mounted on my Hatsan AT44 and BAM B50. The BAM pretty much requires you use high mounts (using UTG 30mm, 11mm - $12.95). You can get away with med. mounts (BAM), but it's hard to load effectively.
The AT44 works fine with the UTG (med.), 30mm, 11 mm mount, but the high mounts would definitely give more room for magazine changes. Hence, IMHO, your choice on the AT44.

Kirk

Speedly · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2014, 04:44:21 AM »

I got one of these recently, it's on the way. I'm waiting on the big brown truck quite eagerly!

How many dots does it have in each direction from the reticle? I know, I know, it's on its way... but I wanna knooooooowwwwww!

nervoustrigger · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2014, 09:14:07 AM »

You made a fine choice

There are four dots in each direction.

mattymatt90 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2014, 10:40:21 AM »

I'm tempted to try their ffp scope on midway, I have the 6-24 on my mrod.. Not bad for a budget optic.

SpiralGroove · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2014, 11:08:54 AM »

Hey Speedly,
You're gonna wet your pants the first time you look through the scope

Kirk

Speedly · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2014, 02:46:40 AM »

Quote from: SpiralGroove on December 15, 2014, 11:08:54 AM

Hey Speedly,
You're gonna wet your pants the first time you look through the scope
Kirk

See, now, there'd better be actual liquid in my pants or I'm gonna call you a sham.

Also, I assume it's true at 10x (much like other scopes)?

SpiralGroove · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2014, 09:27:11 AM »

Yeah Speedly,
It adheres to the Military standard between 100 and 1000 yards.
Here are the pages from the owners manual on the scopes use of Mil-Dot Reticle.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/kirk_schwarz/BSA004_zps1d83b0c3.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/kirk_schwarz/BSA005_zps1725df04.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/kirk_schwarz/BSA006_zps47d51e45.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/kirk_schwarz/BSA007_zps7a3cde57.jpg

Oh, bye the way I should have said "wet your shorts"; just look for a stain at the end of the day

ToRmEnToR · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2014, 10:13:50 AM »

Got one after seeing the deal.. Its sooo awesome.. At least for a budget scope.. I think its a steal even at full price..

Speedly · « **Reply #19 on:** December 16, 2014, 01:42:39 PM »

Quote from: SpiralGroove on December 16, 2014, 09:27:11 AM

Yeah Speedly,
It adheres to the Military standard between 100 and 1000 yards.
Here are the pages from the owners manual on the scopes use of Mil-Dot Reticle.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/kirk_schwarz/BSA004_zps1d83b0c3.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/kirk_schwarz/BSA005_zps1725df04.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/kirk_schwarz/BSA006_zps47d51e45.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/kirk_schwarz/BSA007_zps7a3cde57.jpg

Oh, bye the way I should have said "wet your shorts"; just look for a stain at the end of the day

Just FYI, this manual appears to say the scope is true at 9x, not 10x.

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BSA 6x24x44 Tactical mil dot (Midway exclusive)

Author Topic: BSA 6x24x44 Tactical mil dot (Midway exclusive) (Read 9028 times))