Scope quality and reliability in a Mil Dot (BSA,Tasco & Barska)?

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I have recently acquired a Rem 700 .223 VS and would like to mount a 6-24 Mil Dot scope on it, or something similar to it. The scope would be primarily to shoot varmints, and to do a little paper punching when at the range. The scope will be mounted with Leopold 2 piece base & rings.

Now I know that none of these scopes would be considered high quality scopes (BSA,Tasco & Barska), but right now funds are a bit tight and I kind of need to be able to see what I’m shooting at. Now I have heard from a friend that the quality on the Tasco scopes has come up in recent years, and it’s the only reason I’m even considering them in the first place.

I can’t seem to find much on BSA and Barska so if anyone has used either of their Mil Dot scopes let me know what you think of them. So which of these scopes would be better to mount on the gun?

Also if anyone has a good quality used Mil Dot Scope that they would like to sell and is of variable power, send me a message! I might just buy it.

Ideally looking for 6-24, but would settle for something a little less.
 
The biggest problem with low-end high-power scopes is the optical quality decreases as you increase the power. Higher power does not mean a better scope. The best bang for the buck in a cheaper scope is the Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 mildot. They are about $230 but it's very good glass and you will be happy with it for a long time. The other route is to buy a bunch of cheap, crappy, made in China scopes until you get sick of it and buy something decent, which will cost you alot more than $230 in the long run.....:)
 
Do you think the Bushnell Banner 4-14 with A.O. would do the job ? I think for 120 dollar, it seems a good value. Any thoughts ? Thanks
 
I’m kind of set on a variable power Mil Dot scope to shoot varmints with. It’s sort of hard to find a moving coyote when he's in close with some of the fixed high power scopes. But it sure is nice when shooting at ground hogs. So that’s why I want a variable power scope, so if I’m shooting at near, far or even moving targets I’ll at least be able to find them.

I also want the Mil Dot feature so that I will be able to change my aim point quickly when shooting at different distance targets.
 
i have a bsa 8 x 24 x40 , illuminated mill dot on my enfield , works exellent , no problems whats so ever , my buddy put a 8x32x40 on his 30-06 no droping of zero at all , my friend shoots it in service rifle matches , bass pro shops in toronto should have bsa instock , both of these scopes come with a 4 inch sunshade , good luck on making a decision on which scope to use , i will be puting one on my 308 match gun for naxt year ,
 
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