Scope mount for an HW 30?

[Flintlock]

Greetings all. Looking for suggestions for a good scope mount for an HW 30. I've read one piece mounts may be best for springers. I know the little rifle won't recoil like a faster gun, but, wonder if it's still a good idea.

Please mention any specific mounts you would suggest. Planning on ordering through Airguns of Arizona.

Thanks much, Flintlock.

 

[Yo]

Depends on scope too. At least the $30 Diana Lockdown mounts it's got droop built in and the BKL .007 $60 droop mounts for 1 inch tube. You want drooper mounts so you get closer to optical center and not have to run out of elevation adjustment.

 

[Flintlock]

Thanks for that quick reply YO. I should have mentioned that my sights are set on one of the Hawke Air Max models. Appreciate your feedback if this changes you opinion.



Thanks gain, Flintlock.

 

[Bill_in_TR]

Not all break barrels need droop compensation. My HW30 did not need it at all. The problem is you don't know until you shoot the gun with a scope mounted. If you get a mount with a fixed amount of droop compensation built in and the gun doesn't need it then you have the opposite problem with regards to optical centering of the reticle.

I have read of a fair number of HW30 owners that do not have droop.

 

[Yo]

Hawke is going to need good customers such as yourself ✌

 

[Flintlock]

Don't leave me hanging Yo. What's up with Hawke scopes? Thanks.

Thank you for the reply Bill.

 

[Yo]

I own a lot of Hawke scopes and have all models. I just feel they are way overpriced compared to the much cheaper clearer and nicer options that's all and I personally am done that's all. I bought a Sidewinder 30 last 2 months ago and found another significantly cheaper brand I really like better thats all. JUST a personal preferance because I am most critical about clear optics and money well spent especially stuff made in China. I think Most people wouldn't care.

 

[Guest]

Hawke has a good customer in me at least, I own 30: Sport HD, Vantage, Airmax and Panorama, all but 1 bought through sales at Dvor.com, so I saved a bundle buying them and no complaints about any of them.

Flintlock....my Beeman R7 .20 with a Hawke Airmax 3-9x40 AO scope. The rings are reversed Hawke Reach Forward Match mounts which are also a favorite since I like my scopes to sit back some on my rifles. 

 

[Duckfish]

Pyramyd air UTG ring mounts work just fine. I use the high. Hawke Vantage scopes are a nice option. Shown might be an Airmax.