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Compact Scope for Hunter Field Target

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Gear_Junkie

Gear_Junkie

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The UTG 3-12x44 finally bit the dust on my HW50. I'm looking for some suggestions for a new, fairly compact FT scope for this rig. This scope actually ranged pretty well up until about 40 yards. I've tried the newer UTG 4-16x44 scopes, as well as a Hawke AIRMAX 30 SF COMPACT 6-24X50. I found both of those scopes to be fairly mushy throughout the range. Are there some better options out there?

Thanks!
 
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You saw my post on the Athlon Midas Tac for field target. It's not necessarily a compact scope, but it's also not a big fatty Sightron S3 or Falcon X50 or Kahles, or etc. Omitting the sun shade helps to make it seem less "big" as well.

I can see why you'd like compact though, since the HW50 isn't a large gun.

As Dan mentioned, the fixed power SWFA scopes make great springer scopes, since they're nearly indestructible. I in fact still have a 20x SWFA on my HW50 from when I used to compete in Open class piston with it. And their smaller objective bell makes them seem even more compact than a scope the size of the Midas Tac. Problem with the SWFA for field target is the rear focus. It CAN be used to range by focus, but isn't ideal.
 
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Here is my current setup. I like having lots of room for loading, and I like the rear weight balance. This is why I'd prefer a compact scope. It doesn't sound like there are a lot of options though... 🫤
 
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Green_Yamo said:
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Here is my current setup. I like having lots of room for loading, and I like the rear weight balance. This is why I'd prefer a compact scope. It doesn't sound like there are a lot of options though... 🫤
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I'm not sure the differences needed in a scope for FT, but... Here's a couple for some overall compact model scopes
They're more toward budget end (~$250ish range) but definitely a step up from most UTG models

Vector Veyron FFP 3-12x44 - only 9.7" length and 17.6oz weight but no illumination (or 4-16, slightly bigger)

WestHunter WHT SFIR FFP 3-12x44 - only 9.57" length and 18.8oz weight (or 4-16, slightly bigger)

Athlon Talos BTR 4-14x44 IR FFP - a bit longer/heavier at 12.9" length and 23.6oz weight

They all have every other feature you'd want in a scope with decent reticle options as well...I figured these are worth a look compared to the UTGs
I hope this helps somewhat
 
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Sound Tribe said:
I'm not sure the differences needed in a scope for FT, but... Here's a couple for some overall compact model scopes
They're more toward budget end (~$250ish range) but definitely a step up from most UTG models

Vector Veyron FFP 3-12x44 - only 9.7" length and 17.6oz weight but no illumination (or 4-16, slightly bigger)

WestHunter WHT SFIR FFP 3-12x44 - only 9.57" length and 18.8oz weight (or 4-16, slightly bigger)

Athlon Talos BTR 4-14x44 IR FFP - a bit longer/heavier at 12.9" length and 23.6oz weight

They all have every other feature you'd want in a scope with decent reticle options as well...I figured these are worth a look compared to the UTGs
I hope this helps somewhat
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Thanks for those options!
 
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