I have 2 scopes, who to use?

[Gambler]

I have a:
-BSA 4.5-14x44mm FFP
-NcStar 10-40x50mm SFP

Im selling one of my rifles and dont know what scope to keep.
I like the NCstar cuz its bigger and has a crosshair thats Nice and visible, but again, I dont need 40x.

The BSA has a zoom better suited for airgun, but I cant get the crosshair to be Nice and visible in it, is much thinner than the other scope (thats probably a good thing) but when I look in the scope its fades away for me after a few seconds.

Im shooting mostly 30-50m but have targets out to 150m

NcStar Mark 3 Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 10-40x 50mm Side Focus Green

NcStar Mark 3 Rifle Scopes feature 30mm tubes for better light transmission and illuminated reticles which allow shooters to be on target in low light...

www.midwayusa.com

BSA Super Mag 17 SM 4.5-14x44mm RGB Riflescope - BSA

The BSA Super Mag is a specialized scope for serious varmint hunters who use the new .17 WSM cartridge. Built in drop compensation reticle.

bsaoptics.com

 

[Ezana4CE]

@Gambler Why not keep the one that best suits your needs?

 

[Gambler]

The bsa Will suit the best i think, but it dont look "as cool" as the ncstar, but that is hardly a valid point xD

 

[Ezana4CE]

The bsa Will suit the best i think, but it dont look "as cool" as the ncstar, but that is hardly a valid point xD

Have you considered getting rid of both of them and buying a better scope that suits your preferences?

 

[Gambler]

Yeah, but they are fairly expensive thats why ive "have to manage" with one of them for now, but sure want an Element scope one day

 

[Gambler]

IF im gonna buy a New scope in the 500dollars range i have found two options.
- Element Helix 6-24x50 FFP
- MARCOOL STALKER 5-25X56 HD FFP

The helix cost 100dollar more.
The stalker comes with 75mm sunshade and flipups.

Is the quality of the helix Worth 100dollar more even tho i dont get sunshade and flipups with it?

 

[HogKiller]

IF im gonna buy a New scope in the 500dollars range i have found two options.
- Element Helix 6-24x50 FFP
- MARCOOL STALKER 5-25X56 HD FFP

The helix cost 100dollar more.
The stalker comes with 75mm sunshade and flipups.

Is the quality of the helix Worth 100dollar more even tho i dont get sunshade and flipups with it?

Arken, But the lines are very thin but with the illumination it's not an issue.

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

I have a:
-BSA 4.5-14x44mm FFP
-NcStar 10-40x50mm SFP

Im selling one of my rifles and dont know what scope to keep.
I like the NCstar cuz its bigger and has a crosshair thats Nice and visible, but again, I dont need 40x.

The BSA has a zoom better suited for airgun, but I cant get the crosshair to be Nice and visible in it, is much thinner than the other scope (thats probably a good thing) but when I look in the scope its fades away for me after a few seconds.

Im shooting mostly 30-50m but have targets out to 150m

Aside from the BSA FFP having a thin reticle on lower power, it sounds like your eyes are overcorrecting and you need to adjust the diopter focus. Look at the cross hairs only for a second then turn away. They should be in focus and crisp the moment you look at them. If the diopter focus for the cross hairs are not adjusted correctly, your eyes naturally focus on them and compensate. This seems to work opposite as well, when looking at the target, so the cross hairs become even more out of focus.

 

[.20calguy]

Aside from the BSA FFP having a thin reticle on lower power, it sounds like your eyes are overcorrecting and you need to adjust the diopter focus. Look at the cross hairs only for a second then turn away. They should be in focus and crisp the moment you look at them. If the diopter focus for the cross hairs are not adjusted correctly, your eyes naturally focus on them and compensate. This seems to work opposite as well, when looking at the target, so the cross hairs become even more out of focus.

Yes, exactly.
I have been setting mine with 1.25 reading glasses, because I do all my shooting with 1 25's, and as far as I can tell they still work for the average guy that I might hand my riffle to that has good eyes. I haven't done any thorough testing on that concept yet, but I havent had any complaints either.

 

[Gambler]

I like FFP scopes and what they offer, but it looks to me that all of them have thinner crosshair that I struggle with, I can get the bsa i have to be crisp and clear for 2sec before it blurs out and if I adjust the focus its only getting more blury.

 

[.20calguy]

I like FFP scopes and what they offer, but it looks to me that all of them have thinner crosshair that I struggle with, I can get the bsa i have to be crisp and clear for 2sec before it blurs out and if I adjust the focus its only getting more blury.

I haven't read the FFP scope instructions, but my older scopes had me aim at a blank white wall, and then look back and forth from the wall to the scope, adjusting the crosshairs until they're focused.

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

I like FFP scopes and what they offer, but it looks to me that all of them have thinner crosshair that I struggle with, I can get the bsa i have to be crisp and clear for 2sec before it blurs out and if I adjust the focus its only getting more blury.

Something I eventually figured out when selecting the right FFP scope for hunting was to get one with a really low minimal magnification, like 2-× or 3-× and zooms from there. That way when using it at a lower magnification (but not the lowest) the cross hairs are not at their smallest. The only down side to this is the upper magnification range is usually a bit less, but still huge at airgun shooting distances. This a a decent example of the power and range, (and good scope for the money).

S-TAC FFP3-16x42 Zero Stop

Built for precision target shooting and hunters. The Sightron's S-TAC 3-16x42 rifle scope with zero-stop tactical turrets and illuminated reticles delivers superior optics and accuracy when it counts.

sightron.com

 

[steve123]

The Primary Arms 4-14x44 has a thicker in their MOA scope. Still FFP, better glass than the BSA, and FFP.

I used to own two of those BSA's. Not a great scope but it got the job done back then.

NC Star - I'd sell it without a 2nd thought.
Honestly I'd sell both of those scopes. For a little more $ you can get into MUCH SUPERIOR scopes.

I really like the Athlon Helos G2 DMR 2-12x42 in MIL. It has a thicker reticle and is a great all around scope for hunting, plinking, fast target acquisition, and most everything else. Also its a very high quality scope for the price. I used one of mine on Wednesday and every time I use it I'm impressed with it as well as what I can accomplish at 12x.
Last month I used this scope in a XFT match and placed in 2nd. Most shooters were using their scopes at 25x.