Prism scope on a spring gun ?????

[grackleblast]

Having recently sold my Brocock Ranger , I found myself with an extra optic. Not much action in the classified ads for a 4x prism scope . I contacted Athlon and asked if this particular scope would hold up on a lower powered springer (HW 30). They replied that it would indeed work and that there should be no issues. I mounted a spare Eagle vision dovetail to Picitinny rail and mounted the scope. This scope is a natural for off hand shooting at 20 to 30 yards. Just a heads up to any that may have one of these scopes spare , you might want to give it a try. Unfortunately , at 68 , my eyes won't let me shoot iron sights , but this gets the job done. That's my story and I'm sticking with it .

 

[MikeVV]

Having recently sold my Brocock Ranger , I found myself with an extra optic. Not much action in the classified ads for a 4x prism scope . I contacted Athlon and asked if this particular scope would hold up on a lower powered springer (HW 30). They replied that it would indeed work and that there should be no issues. I mounted a spare Eagle vision dovetail to Picitinny rail and mounted the scope. This scope is a natural for off hand shooting at 20 to 30 yards. Just a heads up to any that may have one of these scopes spare , you might want to give it a try. Unfortunately , at 68 , my eyes won't let me shoot iron sights , but this gets the job done. That's my story and I'm sticking with it .

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Lets see. you asked the manufacturer. They said..."yes, it will indeed work" (in red above).
What else do you want ? Answers from people that are...guessing ?

Most all...current dot sight, prism sight, scopes are all designed, and tested to be used on high powered rifles and pistols. Just because a "springer" has a small back and forth motion, is this a problem ?

Many ask the...same...question (see the "Search" function), the same comments can be read.

So...why the question ?

Mike

 

[cahil_2]

I put a red dot on a springer and it lasted for 3 shots.

 

[grackleblast]

Lets see. you asked the manufacturer. They said..."yes, it will indeed work" (in red above).
What else do you want ? Answers from people that are...guessing ?

Most all...current dot sight, prism sight, scopes are all designed, and tested to be used on high powered rifles and pistols. Just because a "springer" has a small back and forth motion, is this a problem ?

Many ask the...same...question (see the "Search" function), the same comments can be read.

So...why the question ?

Mike

I just want to thank you for your insightful reply. The beauty of this forum is that more knowledgeable people , like yourself , so selflessly interject their experience and endless expertise , so that we may all benefit from it. You are truly a treasure and one of many reasons why I cherish this forum so much ! Keep up the good work .