BSA has a nice airgun-rated scope, but for the same price, there is the Hammer scope…. BSA has 1yr warranty, Hammer has lifetime… Not sure if either would survive long on Gamo Hunter Extreme Pro. I need a scope…
BSA has a airgun rated scope
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Here are the 2 I’m considering…
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OUTLOOK 4-12x44 AO Illuminated Red / Green Reticle - BSA Air Rifle
The new OUTLOOK series air rifle scopes were specifically designed to withstand the reverse recoil found in the most powerful air rifles.
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I have an old BSA scope on Beeman R9 it holds zero. Glass not great Don't know if their glass is better now.
Just bought a hammer glass better than expected. Mounted on gamo wildcat. Only had for a week can't comment on longevity. A0 meh have to set at 30 yards for 50.
Just bought a hammer glass better than expected. Mounted on gamo wildcat. Only had for a week can't comment on longevity. A0 meh have to set at 30 yards for 50.
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Be aware of a couple things with the BSA's. The older ones (and maybe newer, I dont know) with the rubber coating on them WILL eventually gum up and be a total mess. I have an older BSA air rifle scope that the rubber is all gummed. I have seen folks clean it if off with denatured alcohol, but I'm not willing to mess with it to do so. Also, my experience with their customer service is that they are completely non responsive.
The three that @efem09 mentioned are good starting points.
The three that @efem09 mentioned are good starting points.
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Own a Hammers 3-9x40 that's been on now several 17-20 fpe springers and gas rams, a couple during break in and it's never lost zero or given me issues in any way and the warranty is a big plus.
Also own 8 of the above mentioned Hawke Airmax scopes. Pricier, but the 2 3-9x40's are now close to 8 years old having been bought when they first hit the US market with the new AMX reticles and they're still going strong and no issues either. Another one where the warranty is a definite plus and Hawke is great to work with if you ever needed to.
I do have a couple newer BSA Tactical scopes bought cheap from Midway that thankfully don't have that coating on them but they're both on inexpensive rifles that don't get used quite as much as the Hammers or AIrmax scopes so can't honestly speak to possible longevity.
Take the above with a grain of salt since scopes can be fickle little monsters and one person's good luck with a given brand can be someone else's nightmare...lol.
Also own 8 of the above mentioned Hawke Airmax scopes. Pricier, but the 2 3-9x40's are now close to 8 years old having been bought when they first hit the US market with the new AMX reticles and they're still going strong and no issues either. Another one where the warranty is a definite plus and Hawke is great to work with if you ever needed to.
I do have a couple newer BSA Tactical scopes bought cheap from Midway that thankfully don't have that coating on them but they're both on inexpensive rifles that don't get used quite as much as the Hammers or AIrmax scopes so can't honestly speak to possible longevity.
Take the above with a grain of salt since scopes can be fickle little monsters and one person's good luck with a given brand can be someone else's nightmare...lol.
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