Hey I got one of those BSAs as a joke a year or two ago to see if I could waste it. put it on my 445 SM, 30-30 IMP and a 7-30 watrs when I sold it it still worked great The only problem was I had to modify a weaver base to get the thing mounted.
Posts: 330 | Location: Oregon, U.S. of A. | Registered: 22 May 2002
It popped right on a standard weaver base (they must have fixed that). I bought it as i wanted to blow apart a sight.....it will probably hold up, LOL!
Posts: 1574 | Location: Western Pennsylvania | Registered: 12 September 2002
quote:Originally posted by MSSmagnum: Will it survive the sight in???????
I did the same thing. Midway had them one time for $19.95 dealer price. I picked up two of them. I can't get mine to fail. It has been on a Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70, a 375X444 barrel, a 22 hornet barrel, a Marlin 336 in 32 SP, and 357 Mag revolver. I guess the next step is a 375 Ultra Mag?? I thought for sure that it would fall apart on the 45-70. That little gun beats my shoulder like you wouldn't believe. But it did indeed survive well over two hundred rounds.
I still have them both installed. One is on my 22 hornet barrel. The other is on the 336. No problems to date. I have even been amazed at the battery life. I once left it on accidentally for a week and it is still going strong on the original batteries?!? I don't think I would want to depend on one of these on a dangerous game gun or in really wet conditions, but for plinking or casual hunting use there is nothing wrong with it.
Posts: 54 | Location: Saltsburg, PA | Registered: 07 March 2002
quote:Originally posted by buckweet: mssmagnum... yup...now i gotta try this too...cept,,,i dont have a .44 any more,,,so ?? i'll try my ol' bsa red dot,, on a 10'' rem max...
It will probably last 3 0r 4 lifetimes on a Max. I would try it on the 41 but know that it would only last for one shot...
Posts: 1574 | Location: Western Pennsylvania | Registered: 12 September 2002
The mount gave way at round 39. I ma going to contact them to see if they are willin to assist me with it. The dot was starting to experience some dimness but a slight rap on the knob and all was bright again. SOOOOOOO, to answer Cas' questions, NO! IT WONT HOLD ZERO!! LOL!
Posts: 1574 | Location: Western Pennsylvania | Registered: 12 September 2002
Mssmagnum I know that was done just for goofs, but it is hard to believe that someone would sell such a piece of junk like that! I am Curious to see if BSA Customer service will be interested in hearing your problem. Rich Jake
Posts: 1213 | Location: Middletown NY USA | Registered: 11 March 2002
I have one on my 7-30 waters and it has lasted over 100 rounds- figured a cheap and fun attempt at makinf it easier to find game with its wide field of view. Works so far for me
Posts: 168 | Location: Lyndonville, NY USA, en route to Central Square | Registered: 24 July 2000
quote:Originally posted by MSSmagnum: OK BOY AND GIRLS, HERE IS THE RESULTS!!
The mount gave way at round 39. I ma going to contact them to see if they are willin to assist me with it. The dot was starting to experience some dimness but a slight rap on the knob and all was bright again. SOOOOOOO, to answer Cas' questions, NO! IT WONT HOLD ZERO!! LOL!
That's a very nice close up Mike What does it say on the bottom of the rail?
I gotta tell ya that i am ABSOLUTELY IMPRESSED with Midway!! I sent them an e-mail about what had happened including pics and below is the response!
I sincerely apologize for the problem with this item. We'll be happy to take back the sight for a refund. We don't recommend that you exchange because these obviously won't hold up to a high recoil handgun. Please send the sight back to us via UPS Ground or USPS Parcel Post, uninsured, with a brief note explaining the reason for the return and that you'd like us to credit your credit card.
NOW THAT IS CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
Posts: 1574 | Location: Western Pennsylvania | Registered: 12 September 2002
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that is a BSA 30mm red dot on a 10" 44 MAGNUM barrel. I have a nice 240 grain Nosler load that will be used to sight it in.![[Roll Eyes]](images/icons/rolleyes.gif){kind=icon}
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Good luck. mvm![[Eek!]](images/icons/shocked.gif){kind=icon}
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