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If you shoot a .177 jsb 8.4 grn around 775 fps set in high mounts (1.8 inch)

And zero at 35 yds (ideal ) then you will need 12 x mag so that your aimpoints on hawkes 1/2 mildot ret work out in 5 yds increments .ie .

Zero 35 yds

First mark down = 40 yds

Second = 50

Third = 55 yds

It runs out after this but 55 yds is kind of max for a sub 12 .177

So not a problem

The 9x mag of the other scope wont do this and be a pain .

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If you shoot a .177 jsb 8.4 grn around 775 fps set in high mounts (1.8 inch)

And zero at 35 yds (ideal ) then you will need 12 x mag so that your aimpoints on hawkes 1/2 mildot ret work out in 5 yds increments .ie .

Zero 35 yds

First mark down = 40 yds

Second = 50

Third = 55 yds

It runs out after this but 55 yds is kind of max for a sub 12 .177

So not a problem

The 9x mag of the other scope wont do this and be a pain .

hello, some good info, :good: cheers

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If you shoot a .177 jsb 8.4 grn around 775 fps set in high mounts (1.8 inch)

And zero at 35 yds (ideal ) then you will need 12 x mag so that your aimpoints on hawkes 1/2 mildot ret work out in 5 yds increments .ie .

Zero 35 yds

First mark down = 40 yds

Second = 50

Third = 55 yds

It runs out after this but 55 yds is kind of max for a sub 12 .177

So not a problem

The 9x mag of the other scope wont do this and be a pain .

Great info, thanks, ill take a look what mounts it comes with

Are Nikko Scopes worth a look, they come in about 25 quid cheaper than the hawke ?

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Depending on your eyes, x10 mag might be better/clearer. Its what I use and zero at 30y. Every half mildot is 5y; 2md for 50y max. If you zero at 35y you will need to use hold-under on some distances (which I dont like using).

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