BSA Repetierer

The History of BSA

BSA, which is an acronym for Birmingham Small Arms Company Ltd, was established in 1861 with the primary aim of manufacturing firearms.

The company constituted a substantial British industrial complex involved in the production of various products which included military and sporting firearms, bicycles, motorcycles, automotive vehicles, steel, iron castings, manual and power tools, machine tools, etc. During World War 1, BSA manufactured 1.5 million rifles, 145 Lewis machine guns, motorcycles, the first-ever folding bicycle, machine tools, jigs, gauges, aero components, gun locks, shells and fuses. Daimler, acquired by BSA in 1910, additionally produced staff cars, ambulances and commercial vehicles.

During WWII, BSA was the primary factory producing rifles in the UK, along with .303 Browning machine guns. Post-Dunkirk, production was increased, despite bombing raids disrupting operations. The company also manufactured motorcycles and bicycles for military use during that time. With the onset of the Blitz, BSA began dispersed production across Britain to ensure continuity. They produced a significant volume of military equipment during the war, including over 1.25 million Lee-Enfield .303 rifles, over 400,000 Sten sub-machine guns, and nearly 500,000 Browning machine guns.

In 1953, BSA acquired Triumph Engineering, subsequently establishing BSA Motorcycles Ltd. This propelled the company to become the biggest motorcycle producer worldwide during the 1950s. Over the years, BSA also introduced a variety of civilian firearms, including the 1906 War Office pattern rifle, the Sportsman series of .22 Long Rifle bolt-action rifles, several .22lr target rifles with Martini action, and the Ralock and Armatic semi-automatic .22lr rifles.

Despite its past successes, BSA Group reported a substantial trading loss in 1971. Rescue efforts fell short due to production issues, failing to capture the domestic and American markets. By year-end, the company was nearing bankruptcy. By the summer of 1973, after 63 years of continuous production, BSA's operations came to a sudden stop.

In 1986, a section of the BSA Company was bought by the Gamo Group, a Spanish air rifle maker. Now known as BSA Guns Ltd, the company has shifted from making military weapons to producing and globally exporting air rifles, hunting rifles, and sporting guns. Another part of the company partnered with Andover Norton International in 1991, concentrating on motorcycle spare parts. By 1994, it had been taken over by the BSA Regal Group, which sustained the parts business and launched limited-edition, retro-styled bikes.

BSA Repetierer Rifle Review

Introduced in 1972, the BSA Repetierer, also often referred to as the BSA CF2, is a bolt-action hunting rifle inspired by the Remington 700. The rifle’s design is simple - it is equipped with a 2-position safety lever which is positioned on the left side of the receiver, locking the bolt and disengaging the sear when activated. The models came either with a 4- or 5-round fixed magazine housed under a steel floorplate. Different stock designs were available for the BSA Repetierer. Variations spanned from an 'American' design featuring a Monte Carlo comb, a 'European' design with a linear comb, to a 'Stutzen' style. The stocks differed in wood type, quality, color, end caps, fillers, and the pattern of checkering.

Barrels used in the BSA Repetierer were of two main lengths: 609 mm (24 inches) for the standard rifle, and 508 mm (20 inches) for the fully stocked 'Stutzen' carbine variant. Depending on the specific model, either standard-weight or heavy barrels were used. Some models came with iron sights pre-installed, with a 'standard' or adjustable 'Williams' ramp style for the rear sight, and a bead front sight safeguarded by a spring steel shroud; however, several versions did not feature sights at all.

In terms of compatibility, the top portion of the action aligns with the long action Remington 700's profile and dimensions, enabling interchangeability with all standard scope mounts that fit onto Remington 700 LA. The triggers, adjustable for the weight of the pull, were available in double-set or single-set versions. The bolt features two large locking lugs interfacing with the action's housing and a single extractor claw.

BSA Repetierer (CF2), chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 1: BSA Repetierer (CF2), chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://greatnorthgunco.ca/product/bsa-cf2-30-06/)

BSA Repetierer Calibers

The rifle can be chambered in the following calibers:

.222 Rem.
.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6.5x55 Swedish
.270 Win.
7x57 Mauser
7mm Rem. Mag.
7x64
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.
.300 Win. Mag.

The receiver of BSA Repetierer comes with four drilled and tapped holes for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes in the front and two on the rear end of the receiver.

The receiver of BSA Repetierer, chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 2: The receiver of BSA Repetierer, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://greatnorthgunco.ca/product/bsa-cf2-30-06/)

BSA Repetierer

A: 21.9 mm

B: 113.9 mm

C: 15.3 mm

BHU: 2.9 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R51

R2: R17

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With BSA Repetierer

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With BSA Repetierer

All the Rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with BSA Repetierer. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that share one-piece mounts with BSA Repetierer are the following:

Bergara B14 LA
Bergara Premier LA
Remington 700 LA
Remington 721
Remington 725
Remington 40x LA
Haenel Jaeger 10 Pro
Jaeger 10 (Up to Series-Nr. JX-000920)
Sauer 100
Sauer 100
Mauser M18
Howa 1500 LA
Remington 78 LA
Mauser M12 (2019-onward)
CZ 600 Lux (Long)
CZ 600 Range (Long)
McMillan G30 LA

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With BSA Repetierer

All the Rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with BSA Repetierer. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with BSA Repetierer are:

Bergara B14 SA
Bergara Premier SA
Bergara B14 LA
Bergara Premier LA
CZ 600 Lux (Medium)
CZ 600 Range (Medium)
Remington 700 LA
Remington 700 SA
Remington 78 LA
Remington 78 SA
Remington 721
Remington 725
Remington 40x SA
Remington 40x LA
Remington 722
Remington 40-XB
Weatherby Mark V
Weatherby Vanguard SA
Weatherby Vanguard LA
Haenel Jaeger 10 Pro
Sauer 100
Sauer 101
Mauser M18
Mauser M12 (2019-onward)
CZ 550 Scandinavia
CZ 600 Lux (Long)
CZ 600 Range (Long)
CZ 600 Lux (Mini)
CZ 600 Range (Mini)
Mauser M94 (1994)
Mauser M1996 (Serial number < 12000)
Sabatti Tactical SA
Sabatti Compact Scout SA (pre-2017)
Sabatti Rover 600
Sabatti Tactical LA
Sabatti Compact Scout LA (pre-2017)
Sabatti Rover 870
Sabatti TLD
Sabatti Tactical EVO
Sabatti Rover Traqueur
Brno Scandinavian
Haenel Jaeger 10 Pro
Haenel Jaeger 10 (Up from Series-Nr. JX-000920)
Howa 1500 LA
Howa 1500 SA
Howa 1500 Mini

Best Scope Mounts for BSA Repetierer

Fixed Scope Mounts for BSA Repetierer

If you are planning on using one scope on the same rifle, this two-piece aluminum mounting solution manufactured by the American company Talley is one of the most suitable choices for your BSA Repetierer. The mount is durable and can stand up to the most powerful cartridges.

Detachable repeatable Scope Mounts for BSA Repetierer

Along with their practicality, detachable mounts also allow for dependable repeatability and recoil resistance. If you are in search of such a mounting solution, we recommend this Rusan swing mount. It is made of high-quality steel and comes with a 10-year warranty.

Picatinny rails for BSA Repetierer

Along with being rigid and recoil-resistant, Picatinny rails are renowned for the number of mounting options they offer. This steel Picatinny made by the Croatian company Rusan comes with a ten-year warranty and will fit perfectly on the mounting surface of your BSA Repetierer.

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