Major Sharpe Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 I need a scope for my HMR and don't really have much budget. (Less than £175) I would be grateful for your comments on this. Here is what I have listed. Nikko Stirling Panamax 4.5-14x50 £169 Nikko Stirling Mountmaster 6-18x44 £97 Hawke Vantage 6-24x50 £169 Hawke .17 HMR 4-16x50 £149 Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 I rate hawke better than Nikko sterling having owned both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Me too, there’s someone selling a Hawke Panoramic on here for 100 quid hardly used, could be a good shout. i have the HMR Hawke but I wouldn’t worry about reticle, it’s so flat it’s just a case of ‘up a bit’ of beyond 125 yrds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Sharpe Posted February 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Thank you both. 2 minutes ago, PPP said: Me too, there’s someone selling a Hawke Panoramic on here for 100 quid hardly used, could be a good shout. i have the HMR Hawke but I wouldn’t worry about reticle, it’s so flat it’s just a case of ‘up a bit’ of beyond 125 yrds Is the HMR Hawke worth having, as you own one 'PPP'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 It’s a good scope but as above don’t worry about HMR specific reticle if I were you I’d buy the panorama on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumfelter Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Are you planning on using night vision with the scope? If so side Parallax would be handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 I had a Nikko Nighteater 6x24x56 on mine, Great scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Sharpe Posted February 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, stumfelter said: Are you planning on using night vision with the scope? If so side Parallax would be handy. No, I have a DIY night vision that I used on the air rifle but I hated the screen view and holding the rifle so low. It felt wrong. I borrowed a .22lr with a night vison scope and realised this was the way forward. So before next winter I will get a Photon. At the moment I am using Ledray red torch for night shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Have a Nikko Gameking on mine - brilliant scope for few pennies. Worth mentioning that you don't need a scope designed to withstand heavy recoil - plus the nearer to the bore the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Mate has the hawke hmr ret 4 -16x and its very nice and clear .and coupled with a rangefinder helps you take shots out to 200 yds. As all the info you need is etched into the ret. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Sharpe Posted February 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, Ultrastu said: Mate has the hawke hmr ret 4 -16x and its very nice and clear .and coupled with a rangefinder helps you take shots out to 200 yds. As all the info you need is etched into the ret. Very nice I am very tempted by this scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 They have ao instead of side px . But to be fair thats fine as your gonna be zeroing your gun at 100 yds and setting the parrelax at 100 yds too . So even on 16 xmag .you will be able to see clearly enough from 40 yds to infinity .it hardley needs adjustable parrelax at all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Sharpe Posted February 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ultrastu said: They have ao instead of side px . But to be fair thats fine as your gonna be zeroing your gun at 100 yds and setting the parrelax at 100 yds too . So even on 16 xmag .you will be able to see clearly enough from 40 yds to infinity .it hardley needs adjustable parrelax at all . I like this… Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 I’ve a Panamax and it’s better than my hawkes . It gets me and extra 10 minutes easily at dusk and it’s just a better built scope imo . i had the sling come off on my Brno last year and drop across the scope. My heart stopped 😞 . It’s still on zero it’s been fantastic and I’d buy another over a Hawke. Ill add I’ve a Hawke on my hmr and it’s been great but just beaten by a Panamax . i normally hate nikko sterling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco89 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 I have just put a Nikko Sterling 4-12 with AO and IR on a rimfire and it works well. I think Hawke and Nikko Sterling are fairy similar in quality and price so it’s a bit of personal preference. Once zero’d and the AO set up it’s done and gives a clear picture out past the ranges I’m shooting at, with the mildots it easier to adjust for distances above and below zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 I'd recommend a second hand leupold.........no frills but will never lose zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Dont get the mountmaster. Ive one on my brno .22. Good for 100 yards then rubbish. Ive the 4-12x50. Worth £70 but more suited to a airgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 6 hours ago, tweedledee said: I'd recommend a second hand leupold.........no frills but will never lose zero thats whats on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Just now, bumpy22 said: thats whats on mine Likewise..don't use anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, tweedledee said: Likewise..don't use anything else an on my stalking/ foxing rifle. nv works great through it aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 I personally think Nikko Sterling make a superior scope to Hawke, especially when shooting in low light. My Nikko Sterling Game King 40mm objective lens is far better than my friends Hawke 50mm at Dusk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 As long as you can see clearly at your target distance its down to personal preference, HMR (rimfire) can be more gentle on scopes than springer Air Rifles, so just get what works for YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Got Hawkes on both of my rimmies, great scopes for the price. One on the HMR is a bout 6 years old, standing up to it well - but, I bought a new one under a year ago for my .22 and the quality has moved on quite a bit. I'm very pleased with it, especially for the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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