Atomic XR initial setup... and sight in

Forgot to add that on the 40 yard groups I used +1/2 .mil of holdover for the 18s and held dead center for the 16s.

@ezana4ce, the clarity of the glass in low light areas is excellent. It weighs 18 ounces and is sweetly compact at 9.6" the IR is daylight visible and plenty for situations that call for it. The reticle can be difficult to see at 3x, but turn on that IR and there it is. The moderator is a DonnyFl Tanto. I took five sparrows with the Atomic yesterday all at 30 yards. So far I am very pleased with the scope. Now I need to come up with a single point sling and attachment for the Atomic so I can sling it aside.

That's a small zip tie with a piece of yarn as a wind indicator. Best accessory I never purchased, won't shoot without one attached.

@ezana4ce, it came that way. @dairyboy, oops!

@ratzilla, I'm going to do side by side pics with the Bantam Sniper HR. It really is a nice compact setup that's easy to walkabout with. Still carrying approximately 8 FPE at 50 yards with Crosman Premier Domes. Plenty for the small pests I go after, for woodchucks?, I'll just stalk closer to 35 yards max or pass on the shot.

@scotty1, the IR on this one is bright, like I said brighter at level 1 than my Helos BTR on level 6, and no blooming. I did buy the scope, but fellow forum members helped with the decision. I gave them their props for helping me out. I will post further impressions on this scope as I increase its usage.

@rsfrid, I would encourage you to try it as a mini carbine, even if briefly. The handling is sweet and you can dial it down via the TP and still shoot those pistol distances. And if you don't like it? You can switch it back. Your groups at the range with your Atomic in pistol form were really good. Just for fun try the same pellets with the same tune, but in mini carbine mode. As soon as the weather allows, I will run some strings along all three TP settings. Currently sighted in for the JSBs at 25 yards, using the highest setting on the TP. I get the same POI at 25 yards with the Crosman Premier Domes at the middle TP setting. In this instance sighting in with the heavier pellet helps me achieve the same POI by simply dialing down the TP for the lighter pellet.

@blackpaw, then definitely check this one out if you liked your Veyron. The IR is great, daylight bright and makes the reticle very useable even at 3x. Check out this post by @casino7095, he does a short video review. I'm really liking this scope for my intended use, sub 50 yard pesting and plinking with some group shooting for fun.

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/westhunter-wht-3-12x44-sfir-ffp/?referrer=1

@dairyboy, thanks. I'm wondering what a person, such as yourself who's owned a lot of PCPs. Would think of the Atomic if they handled and used one. Definitely a little workhorse for in and outdoor pesting.