Ikari
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I'm looking to pick up a NEF Ultra-Varmint in .243 this summer, and I am looking for a decent scope. I plan to use the rifle as an all-around shooter (target, varmint, possibly deer/small pigs). I was looking at the BSA mil-dot scopes. I like the idea of mil-dots to take some of the guesswork out of range and holdover estimation. In particular, I was eyeing the 4-12X40 and 6-18X40 mil-dots over at BSA's website.
Price is a big factor. I don't want to spend more than about $150 on the scope (since the rifle only will cost ~$250). BSA lists the scopes I mentioned for around $150, but SWFA has them for around $90. Mildot scope for $90...too good to be true? What's the catch?
Does anyone have experience with BSA optics in general, and these scopes in particular? Are they worth the money? Or will the recoil batter them into jagged shards of glass and twisted metal before I'm through the first box of ammo?
If BSA optics are really undesireable, what other options are there for me, that meet these needs, within my budget?
Price is a big factor. I don't want to spend more than about $150 on the scope (since the rifle only will cost ~$250). BSA lists the scopes I mentioned for around $150, but SWFA has them for around $90. Mildot scope for $90...too good to be true? What's the catch?
Does anyone have experience with BSA optics in general, and these scopes in particular? Are they worth the money? Or will the recoil batter them into jagged shards of glass and twisted metal before I'm through the first box of ammo?
If BSA optics are really undesireable, what other options are there for me, that meet these needs, within my budget?