About scope on pcp

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I have both scopes in 6.5-20X. The Nikon is on a high powered rifle. It is great from 100 to 500 meters but does not focus at short distances. I also have lots of leupold scopes and have had them for many years on all of my smallbore silhouette rifles and ALL of my air rifles. The EFR version will focus down to 10 yards. Leupold scopes are guaranteed for life, period. I know people that have sent them back for repair and or modifications with no issues. Most of mine are twenty years old and never had to send ANY back for repair. Nuff said.

Rich B.
 
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.22 or .25? Are you looking for something compact?

​Hawke Airmax 30 SF 4-16×50 AMX IR would be good all-around choice for the Cricket in either caliber. Gives you the features I like:

- 30mm tube
​- Ballistic reticle with windage marks
​- Target turrets to use in lieu of ballistic reticle if you desire
​- 4-16 power range for close up target rich environment or longer range precision shots
- IR reticle for nighttime/lowlight use
​- Side focus down to 10yds for close up shots
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​Sidewinder Tactical would also be nice; I don't think they have the Illuminated Reticle (IR) though. The problem with the mainstream firearm brands like the ones you mentioned is that it's difficult to find one that gives you the combination of features that are useful for PCP airguns.
 
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Hawke Sidewinder if you can afford it, they focus from 10 yards to infinity. Hawke has a lifetime warranty and customer service is excellent. All you pay is the shipping to Hawke everything else is covered. If they cant fix your scope you get a new one, if your model is no longer made they give you the newer version.

On my both my Crickets I have a Tactical. 6.5-20x 42 on the Compact and 8-25x 42 on the rifle. I like the 6.5-20x 42 better for a bullpup its a little lighter and smaller. Tactical doesnt come with a 4" side wheel or sun shade.

Hawke Sidewinder Tactical is on the Impact for Teds review.
 
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You can use any scope on a PCP. In other words there are no real PCP specific scopes. The main consideration is, does the scope you are considering focus close enough and can be adjusted paralax free at the distances you need. Usually down to 10-15 yard/meters. Many (but not all) scopes designed for center fire only go down to 50 to 100 yards/meters. Many of the scopes listed above have the close focus/paralax needed for airgun distances. Then you need to decide what other features are important to you, such as type of reticle, illuminated or not, first or second focal plane reticle and of course size and zoom range. There is a lot to learn about scopes. If you are new to this then spend some time reading and keep asking questions so as to make an informed decision. Then you will be much less likely to be disappointed.
 
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Hawke scopes are too heavy for me. I agree they are more airgun friendly than Leupold or maybe Nikon with the reticles they have and they are clear but weigh them with a 6.5X 20 EFR Leupold. Big difference. I use a Nikko Sterling 4X16 and it is a little heavy. On another gun I use a ffp scope that I dial so I may put my 6.5X20 EFR on and start dialing with it. Have fun, Scott
 
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