I am looking for a good scope for target practice and backyard plinking. I want to fit it to a R9 .177. I am really looking forward to shooting her. The gun that is!!!!! Also scope rings.
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Best scope for backyard plinking and targets ?
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Use a CenterPoint 3-9x40 AO (Crosman brand) on my Crosman F4 nitro .177. Came with 4x CenterPoint from factory but didn't care for sight picture clarity. Added a CenterPoint Dovetail High Profile Bi-directional mount for extended eye relief, Model #CPM1PA-250F. centerpointoptics.com
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these are what I purchased for my Beeman Rx,, I have not put them to test yet as I have repair my Beeman first, it has an air leak, it is an air ram
also it has a bent barrel that I need to straighten out before I can get the scope to align
this scope has a good record for withstanding springer recoil,,, in my search efforts,,, but the Centerpoint is the cheapest optic I own
UTG Pro US Made 30 mm/2Pcs Med. Profile Poi Airgun/.22 Rings
CenterPoint Optics 3-12x44mm Rifle Scope LR312SFT2
also it has a bent barrel that I need to straighten out before I can get the scope to align
this scope has a good record for withstanding springer recoil,,, in my search efforts,,, but the Centerpoint is the cheapest optic I own
UTG Pro US Made 30 mm/2Pcs Med. Profile Poi Airgun/.22 Rings
CenterPoint Optics 3-12x44mm Rifle Scope LR312SFT2
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Everyone has favorite brands for both scopes and rings/1 piece mounts, so there is NO wrong answer. For myself, my HW95 .22 and Beeman R9 .20 both wear Hawke Airmax 4-12x40 AO scopes.
For the HW95, I used BKL double strap rings wanting silver to go with the silver bling on the Craftsman Vit stock it now sits in.
For the R9, it currently has a set of reversed Hawke Match mounts with a 1 inch offset, but I'm liking the BKL's and at some point will have a set on the R9.
No doubt you'll get a lot more very good suggestions and I don't envy you trying to choose...lol. If in doubt if something is airgun rated or not, ask here on the forum or you can always email the makers and ask direct.
For the HW95, I used BKL double strap rings wanting silver to go with the silver bling on the Craftsman Vit stock it now sits in.
For the R9, it currently has a set of reversed Hawke Match mounts with a 1 inch offset, but I'm liking the BKL's and at some point will have a set on the R9.
No doubt you'll get a lot more very good suggestions and I don't envy you trying to choose...lol. If in doubt if something is airgun rated or not, ask here on the forum or you can always email the makers and ask direct.
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My R9 .22 used to wear a fixed 6x Japanese Weaver but have switched it with an SWFA 6x. For longer range you may want to look into the 10x.
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Like Tom B, I'm mostly a backyard plinker. My latest purchase is a Monstrum G3 4-16 x 50 that I have had for several months now. I like it a great deal, but I've got my eye on that Hawke 4-12 x 40AO Airmax scope. Both units are sub $300 (I think the Monstum is a little cheaper) over at the A-Z-N store. Either one seems like a good deal to me with both of them having a good company reputation. Can't go wrong with either of them. A lot depends on your budget too! Be sure and let us know what your final decision is. No matter what you decide, it may be your first purchase but in all likelihood it certainly won't be your last! Good luck. :>)
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Start by making a list of features that you are looking for in a scope, and what you are looking to spend. Then post the list and budget so it can help us help you.
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Place called Craftsman Vit in the Ukraine. Color is called Ocean Grey but he has any number of others.
Laminated stocks and bullpup kits
Custom rifle stock, laminated gun stock, air rifle stock, adjustable pad, humster, field target
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Man that is one beautiful gun!!!Place called Craftsman Vit in the Ukraine. Color is called Ocean Grey but he has any number of others.
Laminated stocks and bullpup kits
Custom rifle stock, laminated gun stock, air rifle stock, adjustable pad, humster, field target
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On an R9 for target shooting and plinking I’d go for a 4-16x if you are doing a lot of offhand shooting or hunting/posting and a 6-24x if you’re doing more serious target shooting. An R9 is accurate enough to take advantage of the higher magnification. As to what brand, I’ve heard the Westhunters are a good value.
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