Entry level benchrest scope for an HW97?

[Cmiller]

Thanks everyone for the input. I'll try to look at all the recommendations. My hw97 is very accurate at 25 yards. I've been using my scope at about 20x and feel like more would be helpful. Here are a few shots that indicate what it can do when the scope cooperates...I think the few misses her are related to the scope more than me or the gun.

 

[Cmiller]

I use a 16x SWFA SS on my HW97 with Sportsmatch Dampa mount.

SWFA, Sightron and Athlon all have lifetime warranties.

The two way recoil of a springer can damage scopes - even scopes that can stand up to strong one way recoil from centerfire rifles - the Dampa mount helps to reduce this recoil.

You can never have “too much” magnification for benchrest, lol- and fixed power scopes make a lot of sense for this type of shooting.

I’d agree on above suggestions for the Sightron SII 36x - if someone confirms that its “springer certified“ for the unique springer recoil.

Otherwise SWFA SS scopes are regarded as almost indestructible, lol.

-Ed

Thanks for this. Wasn't familiar with the Dampa mount.

 

[Billinoregon]

Always love these scope threads. I am always looking for suggestions for springer-rated scopes that don't cost too much, don't weight too much, have a forgiving eyebox and are versatile enough for hunting, target and FT.

 

[shambozzie]

Swfa 16 or 20x rear focus. $300 and done deal .