the best scopes just happen to be mine, Hurrah.
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:18 pm
watching posts on the forum about scopes had me searching makes, models, prices reviews etc.
now, I`ve a Hawke Airmax 4-12x44AO & a Nikko Stirling Mountmaster 4-12x50AO,
need a scope -FOR AN AIR RIFLE?
get one of these, there`s not much between them but the Nikko shades it for me, a smidge clearer, could be OL size or the fact it`s only 18 months old & not used much.
now, I`ve no idea what individual members require from a scope obviously, but for general hunting at sensible distance say, 50m max, I`ve never felt either & especially the Nikko lacked, well, anything I require anyway-general target shooting & some pest control.
in a recent post of mine, I asked what distance we ACTUALLY shoot at, I don`t think more than 50m was mentioned once!
the more I use the scopes the more I get used to the adjustments and I gotta say, they work brilliantly except when at maximum settings when eye relief can get a bit dodgy (on the Airmax)
tried to find reviews for my Airmax but I think it`s an older model, not the EV so, can`t honestly give a cost for it,
but the Nikko can be had for around £50 which I think is brilliant value.
the price of some of the scopes some members are asking about, I`d want a gun for them prices!
before you fork out for an all singing all dancing side wheel adjusting, battery operated illuminated reticle- ask yourself, do I really need this? am I gonna use those functions? I don't, I wouldn't!
now, I`ve a Hawke Airmax 4-12x44AO & a Nikko Stirling Mountmaster 4-12x50AO,
need a scope -FOR AN AIR RIFLE?
get one of these, there`s not much between them but the Nikko shades it for me, a smidge clearer, could be OL size or the fact it`s only 18 months old & not used much.
now, I`ve no idea what individual members require from a scope obviously, but for general hunting at sensible distance say, 50m max, I`ve never felt either & especially the Nikko lacked, well, anything I require anyway-general target shooting & some pest control.
in a recent post of mine, I asked what distance we ACTUALLY shoot at, I don`t think more than 50m was mentioned once!
the more I use the scopes the more I get used to the adjustments and I gotta say, they work brilliantly except when at maximum settings when eye relief can get a bit dodgy (on the Airmax)
tried to find reviews for my Airmax but I think it`s an older model, not the EV so, can`t honestly give a cost for it,
but the Nikko can be had for around £50 which I think is brilliant value.
the price of some of the scopes some members are asking about, I`d want a gun for them prices!
before you fork out for an all singing all dancing side wheel adjusting, battery operated illuminated reticle- ask yourself, do I really need this? am I gonna use those functions? I don't, I wouldn't!