| If you're currently in the market for a great scope at a | | | | already noticed, a scope with larger magnification can |
| great price then you should really take a look at some | | | | cause some real problems when shooting up close. |
| of the newer BSA scopes; especially models like the | | | | One of the main problems is that you're forced to |
| Sweet 17. This particular scope has a 50mm lens with | | | | spend more time locating the target and as this can |
| a variable 3 to 12 x 40 mm power. Other neat | | | | lead to a lost shot. |
| features include target grade turrets and a top turret | | | | BSA solved this problem with the introduction of the |
| which you can set by simply turning the dial for | | | | Catseye which sports a lower power variable. Not |
| whatever range you want to target; all nice and easy | | | | only does this scope work well for hunting in close to |
| to use. | | | | moderate range situations but it also features an |
| The new Sweet 17 scope is priced to accommodate | | | | illuminated reticle, perfect for hunting in low light |
| pretty much every budget out there. It does this by | | | | situations. There are seven levels of intensity offered |
| offering 4 different options. At the lower (some would | | | | with the illuminated reticle on this scope. You can |
| say cheaper) end of the cost spectrum you'll find the 4 | | | | select which level suits you best by pressing a switch |
| x 32mm that has a fixed power. This scope comes in | | | | until you reach the desired level. |
| at around a mere $40 which is great value. For around | | | | For those of you using a gun that has a lot of recoil |
| $65, you can upgrade to the 207 32mm that also has | | | | then this scope will suit you down to the ground as it |
| AO. At just under $100, BSA also offers the 3012 | | | | can deal with some pretty harsh kickbank. The |
| 40mm scope with AO while the 6-16 40mm with AO | | | | Catseye has withstood some serious punishment in |
| can be found for about $125. | | | | this department during testing. |
| Another great BSA scope worth having a look at is | | | | BSA has released a great line of scopes that suit a |
| the Catseye model. An ideal scope to use for close or | | | | wide variety of hunting and shooting situations and also |
| moderate range shooting work. If you already own a | | | | to suit a wide variety of guns. If you're currently in the |
| scope with large magnification, it's definitely worth | | | | market for a new scope then why not check out |
| thinking about buying another scope for the times | | | | some BSA scopes today. |
| when you're shooting at close range. If you haven't | | | | |