scopes - i need one

[chandelierman]

I just want a scope for shooting in the garden / not more than 50yrds ( i may shoot the occasional rat ) i see scopes from £30 - £1000 +,,,,,why is there so much difference in price,,,i know the glass / zoom etc must be much better on the more expensive ones.

[Dekers]

Some springers and some centrefire rifles put a lot of strain on scopes and mounts.

 

And many centrefires are commonly used out to 2-3-4-500yards or more. Quality of build and glass is essential for scopes on these tools at these distances.

 

The most important thing with short range "back garden" scopes is that you can see your quarry clearly. Generally in these sort of situations you could expect change from £100 and get a perfectly useable scope.

 

Check out the likes of Hawke, JSR, Nikko Stering, etc

[john2]

Have a look at the MTC 10x40 or 3x12 -44 both with IRS

[Poacher]

nikko stirling gameking 3-9x40 about £40

[Redgum]

I have an AGS saphire mill dot on my .22 airsporter springer and works fine, bought it cheap on flea bay for less than £20 and its been great for the odd rat or rabbit, they are about £40 new I think. Spend a bit more money and the simmons whitetail classic is great for low light, have one on my rimmy and I havent had to alter the zero in ages and good clarity through the glass.