[janikphoto]

I know "you get what you pay for". Let's not debate that old saying... I plan to buy a nice eotech for several hundred dollars when i get a good rifle to put it on. However, my tactical shotgun doesn't need pinpoint aiming. This is what I'm about to ask about:

I bought this $20 red dot scope from SG and it aimed really well on the shotgun:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=480617&pn=1

However, it only lasted me a month or two at most. Then it broke apart, as you'd expect something really cheap to do. So, I was thinking about getting a slightly better one that would at least hold up, but not be as bullet proof or as pricey as the eotech. Has anyone used this thing before?

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=480609&pn=1

I don't want to buy something that will last less than a year, but I don't want to blow a ton of $$$ on a shotgun sighting system when a shotgun doesn't need it. Thoughts?!?

 

[matt g]

A buddy had a 30mm BSA that has taken quite a beating. I think he still has it on his AR.

 

[janikphoto]

A buddy had a 30mm BSA that has taken quite a beating. I think he still has it on his AR.

well, I liked the way mine actually operated, but it just didn't hold up at all.

 

[matt g]

well, I liked the way mine actually operated, but it just didn't hold up at all.

Check out the BSA. Tasco and Simmons both make affordable options as well.

 

[c3shooter]

(A) Good
(B) Cheap
(C) Available

Pick 2 of the three.

 

[janikphoto]

(A) Good
(B) Cheap
(C) Available

Pick 2 of the three.

The FIRST thing I said in my post was "...you get what you pay for". The roll eyes emoticon was not necessary.

 

[hillbilly68]

Matt is right, the BSAs are "good" quality. I have had one for years on my turkey gun that has survived and remained accurate through the usual rigors of hunting the country and the monster recoil of 3 1/2" out of a x full choke. Rain, shock, fog, I have had zero problems out of it. And I paid $24 for it including the mounts. Not sure how they will act on a rifle but they are durable enough to meet your need.

regards

 

[janikphoto]

Matt is right, the BSAs are "good" quality. I have had one for years on my turkey gun that has survived and remained accurate through the usual rigors of hunting the country and the monster recoil of 3 1/2" out of a x full choke. Rain, shock, fog, I have had zero problems out of it. And I paid $24 for it including the mounts. Not sure how they will act on a rifle but they are durable enough to meet your need.

regards

Thanks! And I'm not worried about using it on a rifle, I had it on my rem 1100 shotgun...

 

[snyderman1]

bsa reddot shutsoff

I BOUGHT A BSA REDDOT FOR MY 9MM HI-POINT CARBINE AND SHOT ABOUT 40ROUNDS AND NOWWHEN I SHOOT ITTHELIGHT WILL TURN OFF AFTER ONE SHOT . CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHATS WRONG OR DO I THROW IT AWAY

 

[dragunovsks]

sounds like there is a loose connection in there, do you still have the original packaging and receipt? If so, I would take it back where you got it a get another one.

 

[snyderman1]

no like a dummy i threw the reciept away, thanx anyway