Norica Scope for .22 springer!
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What would you use for model 48 22 I've destroyed 3 scopes so far utg Simmons and center point
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I broke an Element Helix on a 97k, it took Element four days to have a brand new scope in my hand.
I also destroyed a Bushnell that was supposed to be springer rated, on a Hatsen 95QE.
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It's not a matter of how long they may last. It's a matter of how many shots they last.
A guy that shoots 200 shots a month may have a scope last many years . A guy shooting 200 shots a day will scramble most scopes fairly rapidly.
I hear guys say "I've had my scope 2 years with no problems". That indicates to me they don't shoot many shots. A scope sitting in the corner wears out very slowly. So how long you have had it is not really an indicator of longevity. How many shots you've put on it is.
I'm happy to get 6-8k shots on an airgun scope. The lifetime warranty has been used on every airgun scope I've ever bought. Not one scope has ever lasted over a year. MUCH less on the rifles I shoot regularly.
Iron sights will serve you well at airgun ranges and last forever. If you shoot regularly and use a scope plan on spending $400 for one that will last. Also plan on sending it back periodically for warranty service. A spring gun will eat the best of them sooner or later. Sooner if you plan on shooting it daily.
Many air rifles (including the expensive ones) have alignment problems that require adjustable mounts or barrel bending to get them to hit optical center. They will fail sooner if zero requires a lot of adjustment.
Big objectives mounted high gather more shock from recoil and fail sooner. Heavy scopes with lots of gadgetry fail sooner.
There are a lot of things to consider in the longevity of a scope. Even the very best optics will fail if they are a big scope mounted high and zeroed way off center.
A small, light scope mounted low and zeroed close to the center will last many shots on a mild spring rifle. It will give you many more shots between warranty repairs. Still expect to have to deal with scope problems if you shoot your air rifle a lot.
A guy that shoots 200 shots a month may have a scope last many years . A guy shooting 200 shots a day will scramble most scopes fairly rapidly.
I hear guys say "I've had my scope 2 years with no problems". That indicates to me they don't shoot many shots. A scope sitting in the corner wears out very slowly. So how long you have had it is not really an indicator of longevity. How many shots you've put on it is.
I'm happy to get 6-8k shots on an airgun scope. The lifetime warranty has been used on every airgun scope I've ever bought. Not one scope has ever lasted over a year. MUCH less on the rifles I shoot regularly.
Iron sights will serve you well at airgun ranges and last forever. If you shoot regularly and use a scope plan on spending $400 for one that will last. Also plan on sending it back periodically for warranty service. A spring gun will eat the best of them sooner or later. Sooner if you plan on shooting it daily.
Many air rifles (including the expensive ones) have alignment problems that require adjustable mounts or barrel bending to get them to hit optical center. They will fail sooner if zero requires a lot of adjustment.
Big objectives mounted high gather more shock from recoil and fail sooner. Heavy scopes with lots of gadgetry fail sooner.
There are a lot of things to consider in the longevity of a scope. Even the very best optics will fail if they are a big scope mounted high and zeroed way off center.
A small, light scope mounted low and zeroed close to the center will last many shots on a mild spring rifle. It will give you many more shots between warranty repairs. Still expect to have to deal with scope problems if you shoot your air rifle a lot.
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I have 2 of these. Glass is nice and clear. I have 2 other Discovery scopes. 0 issues with any of them in 2yrs of use
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The HT 4-16X40SF FFP optical sight from the DISCOVERYOPT brand is a highly cost-effective 3x sight.
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Just curious what deterioration in performance you experience when a scope fails after 6-8k shots?
I have a few Hawke scopes, and one Vortex scope, that have seen at least 15k shots and are still doing fine. All of my spring guns are 12fpe or less.
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I've had wandering POI, lenses loose and turrets loose friction. I've broken a reticle wire and had the zoom quit zooming too.
Mine are all .22 shooting 680-740 fps when the springs aren't broken and the seals are fresh. The heavier gun (HW97k) is much easier on scopes. The lighter guns seem to have more problems.
All Hawke Vantage and Airmax. The Airmax scopes definitely last longer. Hawke keeps replacing them so I'm satisfied. Their warranty is solid and they honor it. The scopes dont cost much and they work great until they dont. I have a couple spares so I just swap out when one goes back for warranty.
I'm shooting a Sighron S1 on my HW97k. I like it much better than the Airmax. I have less than 1000 shots on it so I can't speak for longevity. I'm hoping I can get more life out of it than the Airmax. Time will tell.
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So those who destroy there scopes on a regular basis Who gets them replaced with no ?s asked and what's the scopes name thanks
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