BSA Sweet.17

pball942 · 02-25-2008, 02:38 AM

Ok bought me a BSA Sweet 17 to mount on my Marlin 917V. Still have yet to mount it and try it out (wife had me painting the living room) But when I do I'll let you guys know what I think.
But I can tell that it definitely is not the best looking scope in my opinion. But it "feels" solid.
Not impressed with the rear focusing ring. As you turn it you can see ther threads as if you are unscrewing it. Not sure if it eventually stop cause I didn't go that far (thought that I might unscrew it)
Looking through it I have to say that I was impressed with the glass clarity, not to be compared to my Bushnells, but better then my Tasco, and as good as my Simons.
Another thing that I like about it is the lens covers. Aluminum and they screw on to protect the glass.
One thing I dislike the screw on lens covers, could get lost.

I am anxious to see how well it holds POI, and if the range adjustment works the way they say it's supposed to.

As a side note I know that there are those of you out there that will ask for pictures, but at this point no camera. Just letting you know in advance.

allen1980 · 02-25-2008, 07:54 AM

i have one on my marlin 917v it is the 2x7 power i think i like it pretty well.what power is yours?

pball942 · 02-25-2008, 10:55 PM

Mine is 2-7x32. Probably the same scope. What do you like and dislike about your scope?

02-25-2008, 02:38 AM	#1
pball942 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 256	BSA Sweet.17 Ok bought me a BSA Sweet 17 to mount on my Marlin 917V. Still have yet to mount it and try it out (wife had me painting the living room) But when I do I'll let you guys know what I think. But I can tell that it definitely is not the best looking scope in my opinion. But it "feels" solid. Not impressed with the rear focusing ring. As you turn it you can see ther threads as if you are unscrewing it. Not sure if it eventually stop cause I didn't go that far (thought that I might unscrew it) Looking through it I have to say that I was impressed with the glass clarity, not to be compared to my Bushnells, but better then my Tasco, and as good as my Simons. Another thing that I like about it is the lens covers. Aluminum and they screw on to protect the glass. One thing I dislike the screw on lens covers, could get lost. I am anxious to see how well it holds POI, and if the range adjustment works the way they say it's supposed to. As a side note I know that there are those of you out there that will ask for pictures, but at this point no camera. Just letting you know in advance. __________________ Running is not a plan. Running is what you do when your plan fails.

02-25-2008, 10:55 PM	#3
pball942 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 256	Mine is 2-7x32. Probably the same scope. What do you like and dislike about your scope? __________________ Running is not a plan. Running is what you do when your plan fails.

02-25-2008, 07:54 AM	#2
allen1980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	i have one on my marlin 917v it is the 2x7 power i think i like it pretty well.what power is yours?