Hunting scope
- Thread starter rws34
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I've always been a fan of compact scopes especially for hunting rifles. If that was my rifle I would not want a big bulky scope on a nice light trim rifle like the HW50.
I would recommend a 3-9x32 UTG Bug Buster scope. I've been using one for awhile now and really like it. I think it would go really nice on your HW50. It comes with an illuminated recticle but still works without the IR turned on. It's well under 200 bucks.
I would recommend a 3-9x32 UTG Bug Buster scope. I've been using one for awhile now and really like it. I think it would go really nice on your HW50. It comes with an illuminated recticle but still works without the IR turned on. It's well under 200 bucks.
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compact scopes are a must have for that platform.
the Discovery VT-3 4-16X44 SF-FFP
is a very nice scope.
i have an extra one if your interested.
the Discovery VT-3 4-16X44 SF-FFP
is a very nice scope.
i have an extra one if your interested.
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https://www.leupold.com/fx-i-rimfire-4x28-fine-duplex-riflescope
1/3 more money but a wonderful light scope
1/3 more money but a wonderful light scope
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I use a 4x Hawke mildot scope on my HW95. And just ordered a 3x12 Athlon talos for a lightweight hunting scope on one of my PCPs.
The Hawke is pretty good for $100 scope.
The Hawke is pretty good for $100 scope.
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Won't an air rifle destroy that rimfire scope? I though air rifles required an air gun rated scope?
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Nice. I'm working on killing some cheap scopes on my springers and will replace them with that one when the time comes. A true pellet shooter has to destroy a scope or two.
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SWFA 6x42 SS 30mm Riflescope
SWFA 6x42 SS 30mm Riflescope Details SKU: SS6X42MQ Finish: Matte Reticle: MIL-Quad Tube Diameter (mm): 30 Elevation Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Windage Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Parallax Setting: Rear Focus Focal Plane: Second
planning on one of these in the near future about $200
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I had a bug buster on my Prod initially but it would not hold zero. UTG didn't honor the warranty either. I replaced it with a Hawke Vantage 2-7X and it works great. They are about the same price. Hawke Vantage 3-9 is only a few dollars more.
The little Hawke is my only 2-7, my other PCPs wear 4-16, 4-14, 6-24 and a 8-32. I'm thinking of getting the Athlon Talos 3-12, however, to have something smaller and lighter for hunting. I like a simple mil dot reticle for hunting which it has. Vector also has a 3-12 which is almost as light and is significantly shorter. Gets good reviews. But my Athlon Talos 6-24 will focus to less than 10 yards and my Vector 8-32 will not get to 10 yards despite it's rating. The glass on the Athlon is noticably better too. So I will probably get the Athlon. My experience with the higher magnification units isn't directly applicable to 3-12 scopes but the Athlon warranty is better and I like the reticle better too.
The little Hawke is my only 2-7, my other PCPs wear 4-16, 4-14, 6-24 and a 8-32. I'm thinking of getting the Athlon Talos 3-12, however, to have something smaller and lighter for hunting. I like a simple mil dot reticle for hunting which it has. Vector also has a 3-12 which is almost as light and is significantly shorter. Gets good reviews. But my Athlon Talos 6-24 will focus to less than 10 yards and my Vector 8-32 will not get to 10 yards despite it's rating. The glass on the Athlon is noticably better too. So I will probably get the Athlon. My experience with the higher magnification units isn't directly applicable to 3-12 scopes but the Athlon warranty is better and I like the reticle better too.
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I have one of these on order from Optics Planet. I have heard many positive comments on Vector’s here on AGN. I plan to put it on my Wildcat which I primarily use for hunting.
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It depends the distance and area where you hunt ?
Less than 50 yard or more ? Open area or thick wooded forest ?
I choose Second Focal Plane for hunting.
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@rws34 SWFA SS scopes are definitely worth looking at if you’re ok with a fixed magnification scope. I’ve read that they can handle springer recoil, but double check that for yourself. Thing about the $200 version of the 6x44 is that what’s usually the magnification ring on a variable magnification scope is the parallax ring on the SWFA 6x44 SS. I have a 10x, although it isn’t on a springer. I don’t know anything about your rifle, so it may not be the best pairing. Good scope nonetheless if you can get it to work.
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Hello, I've had good luck with Westhunter 6-24x50 whi on my gamos. The gamo magnum has tons of forward recoil but no issues with westhunter. Sells for 150
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