adam f Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Which size and maybe model scope do you guys with HMR's recommend? Ive used air rifles and scopes for a while but this will be my first rimfire and scope. Do I really need to spend alot of money like some of the scopes I read about on here, or can I get away with something a little more reasonable? The rifle will be used for rabbits both day and night. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hi, I used an AGS 4-16x50 on mine and it was fine. Now have an MTC 4-16x50 on it, apart from helping a charity auction out with its purchase I was happy where I was. The AGS was a little over a £100. new. atvb Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 A fixed 6,7, or possibly 8 times will work for rabbit/fox hunting much better than any variable. It's a point and shoot no faffing about with anything quarry dropper within the average HUNTING range of the HMR. More importantly the fewer lenses within the fixed mag scope let in more light. Simple crosshairs work well for the point and shoot speciality of the HMR up to about 125 yards with a 100 yard zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazza Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 fixed scopes are good,but when zeroing a 12-16x was the only way i could see those tiny holes at 120 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 fixed scopes are good,but when zeroing a 12-16x was the only way i could see those tiny holes at 120 yards Hi, When zeroing, you really don't want to see the holes until you've finished shooting whatever group size (number of shots) that you're using. Hence the well known saying, "chasing the error". Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazza Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) i,but to zero i normally shoot one shot,then aim at that hole for the zeroing shots. Edited December 28, 2010 by mazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Some people shoot realy well off low mag, my shooting mate off here is one of them and soon to be his wife too! Me? I can't shoot worth a damn unless I can see it. We are all different so give a few a try, you will find out what suites you in the end. atvb Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet 6 Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Yeah but your a special case Paul, the rest of us can see It isn't me Paul refers too, but I shoot low powered scope as well, HMR 2-7x32, .223 2-10x42, but never used pat 8x, .22Hornet has a fixed 6x42 which is proving plenty to hit rabbits at 200 yards plus Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam f Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Thanks for the advice so far. Am I right in that in say a 4-16x50 the 4-16 bit relates to the amount of 'zoom' and the 50 the size of the end of the scope? If so, I understand the benefits and arguments for the varible power, but with HMR whats the advantage of a 50 over say a 32 scope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentKill Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Thanks for the advice so far. Am I right in that in say a 4-16x50 the 4-16 bit relates to the amount of 'zoom' and the 50 the size of the end of the scope? If so, I understand the benefits and arguments for the varible power, but with HMR whats the advantage of a 50 over say a 32 scope? Ive just put a 8x56 on my HMR, sighted in at 100 yards, its just about enough mag to see a bunny head clearly! spend what you can, i bought my 8x56 Schmidt and Bender second hand at half its original price! and its perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I had 2 scopes on my HMR, a Hawke nite eye 6.5-20x50, and after that a nikko stirling platinum nighteather 6-25x56! These where ok but if im honest it was a bit too much faffing about, the sidewheel and I couldnt make my mind up which zoom setting to use! Went scope shopping a few weeks ago, picked up a Schmidt and Bender 8x56, very nice scope, will put that on my 22-250 when I get it, but I also picked up an MTC Mamba 4-16x50! WOW, for £240 you get alot! Really good optics, and a lovely reticule, really thin with a christmas tree style and mill dots, which are quite usefull as you will need to know the drop and wind adjustment on the Hummer, I am very pleased with it, very, very clear, and comes with mounts, sunshade, small sidewheel to put on if you want, and metal flip up caps. Get one, you wont be dissappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 All my scopes stay on 6x and currently on my HMR I have a Zieler. Fantastic scope and the crosshairs are great (Post and duplex). I'd avoid anything too fine if you're lamping with it, I did have a Falcon Menace on it at one point and whilst it was great during the day, you could barely see the crosshairs under the lamp. Usually with a 50mm on a CZ452 you can get away with medium mounts so it sits nice and close to the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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