Optics advice.

[deputy dog]

Hello Lads. i'm in the market for a new set of optics for my Hmr. I have Niko Game King 4x16x44 on there at the moment and after a bit of deliberating. I just dont think their cutting the mustard as a FAC rifle scope. So i'm putting them on my new air rifle i'm buying for pottering around barns and back yard plinking. I'm looking for a decent new or quality second hand scope which will do the job required of them. I got about $450+ to pay for them. Not bothered about high mag, up to 12 would be ok and a 44 or 50 objective lens. Would also like a set if possilbe with a fine reticule. Any Advice on any scope and make would be greatfully recieved.

 

 

ATB

 

Gareth

[Cumbrian]

You could do a lot worse than a Bushnell Legend 5-14 x 40 and currently available for less than £180 new. See Airguns board for favourable reviews in 2009. I have one on my HMR and like it. I'd particularly agree with the Airguns comment about depth of focus, which is very forgiving.

[Cumbrian]

Forgot to add that it has a mil-dot reticule, if you like that kind.

[Beardo]

if you're not got the budget for a swaro/zeiss/s&b then i'd look at a Nikon Monarch or Bushnell Elite

[PAULT]

I know where there is a leupold 4.5 x 14 x50 lr for sale local it has got the varmint reticle forgot to say its a vari x 111 this scope is for sale in cefn hengoed

Edited May 18, 2010 by PAULT

[Lez325]

Hello Lads. i'm in the market for a new set of optics for my Hmr. I have Niko Game King 4x16x44 on there at the moment and after a bit of deliberating. I just dont think their cutting the mustard as a FAC rifle scope. So i'm putting them on my new air rifle i'm buying for pottering around barns and back yard plinking. I'm looking for a decent new or quality second hand scope which will do the job required of them. I got about $450+ to pay for them. Not bothered about high mag, up to 12 would be ok and a 44 or 50 objective lens. Would also like a set if possilbe with a fine reticule. Any Advice on any scope and make would be greatfully recieved.

 

 

ATB

 

Gareth

 

 

you have 450 dollars ($) whats that in pounds then ??

 

Seriously, I'd consider a Bushnell Elite higher mag than the Legend a tad more expensive though - also the Leupold VX 3 is a good HMR scope clarity is superb

 

Les

[deputy dog]

you have 450 dollars ($) whats that in pounds then ??

 

Seriously, I'd consider a Bushnell Elite higher mag than the Legend a tad more expensive though - also the Leupold VX 3 is a good HMR scope clarity is superb

 

Les

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I did have a ponder about a few scope ranges last night, but i couldn't decide on any. I'm glad you LEZ and the other forum members posted a few optics to have a look at. Otherwise i would still be in a right pickle now. The optics i originally bought for it are ok, but as i stated i think their more suited for a good airgun. When the excitement wore off after i bought my 1st gun combo, i began thinking that i may have been a little to quick in making my decision about buying that scope set up. I just noticed that the target was what i call a little blury or hazy at 100yrds and the cross hair seem to dominate the bull area making it hard to see. My friend said the same when he put a few rounds through her. Found it hard to keep focus on what he was shooting at. Hence deciding to get a better scope for the job. Oh and i saw the dollar sign on my price range. Its amazing what you lot would pick up on lololol. I am going to look at all the scope metioned now. Thanks to you and all the above posters for all the advice.

 

ATB

 

Gareth

Edited May 18, 2010 by deputy dog

[bullet boy]

I do like the look of the new Hawke Tactical range of scopes.They have had good write-ups and are in the £200-£300 bracket too.

Otherwise,Simmons,Bushnell,MTC or Nikko Sterling are good makes of scopes IMO.

[pigglet]

Meopta are also worth a look. They are still excellent value for money and are on a par with the likes of doctor and kahles but as yet haven't jumped up too much in price.

[deputy dog]

Thanks all for the posts and advice. I have had a look see about different makes and models of scope. There's only one i keep going back to and thats the CARL ZEISS conquest range. I done the dollar to pound price ratio on a converter page. And a good a set of 3.5-10x44 are only about £500 in our money. I'm trying to find a company that does them in this country. Or i may have to pay a little shipping tax on top of the price. But all in all i think for the amount of scope i'm getting for my money. I think they'll be worth it.

[PAULT]

Thanks all for the posts and advice. I have had a look see about different makes and models of scope. There's only one i keep going back to and thats the CARL ZEISS conquest range. I done the dollar to pound price ratio on a converter page. And a good a set of 3.5-10x44 are only about £500 in our money. I'm trying to find a company that does them in this country. Or i may have to pay a little shipping tax on top of the price. But all in all i think for the amount of scope i'm getting for my money. I think they'll be worth it.

litts got the new duralyt there know

[deputy dog]

litts got the new duralyt there know

 

Yes PaulT i have has a look on their web site. Their asking stupid money for them. The cheapest is £493 and with vat whacked on top pushes them to £580. To me thats a bloody rip off. Their vat mad down there which doesn't help us budgeted shooters who have to save for things. I would have a look at them if they took the vat off. Bloody rediculous prices.

[jay222]

i think an extra £80 is worth it for the benefit of a warranty and uk based people to contact if you have a problem with it

[cleaner4hire]

the conquest are well worth a look. Glass is imo much better than bushnell and leupold for not much more money. Nobody sells them in the UK though so you'll have to import one - or get lucky and find a used one for sale!!!

 

IOR are also worth a look - if you can find a used one.

 

Personally my HMR ended its life with a used 8x56 s&b, which I found ideal.