Lloyd90 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Need to change my 17 HMR scope as mine doesn’t have AO. Has to be side focus as I have bought an addon night vision. Any suggestions? If available second hand for a decent price I would be open to that. Needs to work well not be pretty lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 I have Hawke Airmax scopes with side focus and they are superb. Illuminated reticule but of course if your putting on night vision that would not be required. One on my 17HMR and one one ach of my air rifles. Cannot fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Walker570 said: I have Hawke Airmax scopes with side focus and they are superb. Illuminated reticule but of course if your putting on night vision that would not be required. One on my 17HMR and one one ach of my air rifles. Cannot fault them. Those the ones with the 30mm tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 I'm using a Vortex Diamondback HP 4 - 16 X 42 SF on my HMR, the light gathering is immense and the SF is a joy to use. Got mine from Optics Warehouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Those the ones with the 30mm tube? Yep. The one on my AA S200 PCP is the 8x24X50. The only thing I wish they had was an automatic switch off for the reticule becaue I am terrible for forgetting to turn it off and cost me a fortune in batteries but a great scope. The one on my 17HMR is the 3 -12 X 50 I also have an Endurance with 1 inch tube side adjustment wheel 6-18 x 50 on my TX200 ...all do the job in spades. Edited August 29, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marccus Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 I have one of these and love it https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/product/hawke-vantage-sf-ir-4-16x50-10x-half-mildot-riflescope/ Good value for money and very clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Marccus said: I have one of these and love it https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/product/hawke-vantage-sf-ir-4-16x50-10x-half-mildot-riflescope/ Good value for money and very clear Brilliant make of scope, and will carry a ten year warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 9 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: Brilliant make of scope, and will carry a ten year warranty. I do like Hawkes, great reputation. Will consider these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esca Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 12 hours ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: I'm using a Vortex Diamondback HP 4 - 16 X 42 SF on my HMR, the light gathering is immense and the SF is a joy to use. Got mine from Optics Warehouse. I use to be a big Hawke fan. However since purchasing a Vortex completly converted the light gathering is stunning I have estimated it gives me abot 15 mins extra at half light above the Hawke. Now it could just be my eye, but I am seriously impressed by ther optics and build quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 12 hours ago, Esca said: I use to be a big Hawke fan. However since purchasing a Vortex completly converted the light gathering is stunning I have estimated it gives me abot 15 mins extra at half light above the Hawke. Now it could just be my eye, but I am seriously impressed by ther optics and build quality. I've heard due to the coatings they don't work we with add ons, same of the majority of high end scopes. Lloyd, Hawke or mtc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Hendrix's rifle said: I've heard due to the coatings they don't work we with add ons, same of the majority of high end scopes. Lloyd, Hawke or mtc That’s what I thought mate ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esca Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Worked with my nightsite as much to the detriment of Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 It's also useful to have the sunshade to protect against IR glare and keep rain off the objective when in use together with the cover for walking. Also the large focus ring on the Hawke is handy at night for quick use. These extra's come with the sidewinder, not sure about with the other scopes. Also in my view is a max base mag of 4x and even lower is better for picking up the target. Not so critical if you are spotting with a lamp but with thermal a wide fov will make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, oowee said: It's also useful to have the sunshade to protect against IR glare and keep rain off the objective when in use together with the cover for walking. Also the large focus ring on the Hawke is handy at night for quick use. These extra's come with the sidewinder, not sure about with the other scopes. Also in my view is a max base mag of 4x and even lower is better for picking up the target. Not so critical if you are spotting with a lamp but with thermal a wide fov will make a big difference. Been offered a 3-12x50 side winder on FB for £250 ? Also have the option for a Hawke Vantage 4-16x44. Is there going to be much much difference between a 44mm and 50mm exit diameter? The 50mm is £60 more ? Edited August 30, 2018 by Lloyd90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Depends how you plan to use it, 50mm will pull in a little more light for dusk shooting which may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Not much difference but every little counts in the NV game. Also sidewinder will come with all the extras which i don,t think come on the vantage (you would need to check). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Beat me to it, what they said, every little helps. Make an offer and split the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longstrider Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 I've got one of these stuck on my .204. https://www.uttings.co.uk/p121304-hawke-vantage-6-24x44-sf-rifle-scope/#.W4kpMcInaUk Half mil dots accurate at 10x, which means accurate dotting at 20x as well. Very happy with the scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 5 hours ago, Longstrider said: I've got one of these stuck on my .204. https://www.uttings.co.uk/p121304-hawke-vantage-6-24x44-sf-rifle-scope/#.W4kpMcInaUk Half mil dots accurate at 10x, which means accurate dotting at 20x as well. Very happy with the scope. Yes although I Think the lower mags are better for NV use? Also offered an Aztec Diamond 3-18x50 - £270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacknsilver Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 On 30/08/2018 at 08:53, Lloyd90 said: I do like Hawkes, great reputation. Will consider these If you buy 2nd hand the warranty is not valid. It’s only for the original purchaser. Which night vision add on have you bought? the Sightron S-tac is a cracking scope with the NV add on. Especially the Ward 700-800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Blacknsilver said: If you buy 2nd hand the warranty is not valid. It’s only for the original purchaser. Which night vision add on have you bought? the Sightron S-tac is a cracking scope with the NV add on. Especially the Ward 700-800 An Addonight mate. Clips onto the end of the scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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