Major Sharpe Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 I have just bought a Tikka .17 hmr and want a new scope for it. Does anyone use the calibre dedicated scopes from Hawke? I am thinking of getting a Hawke 4-12×40 Rimfire .17 HMR Scope Any information, personal experiences gratefully received. Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Got a leupold vx3 on mine. Would rather opt for better glass than calibre specific especially on hmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Have a Nikon Prostaff on my hmr, point and shoot out to as far as your comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 I have a Hawke Airmax 6-24 x 50 and find it covers everything from 20yrds to 200yrds extremely well. With the side wheel adjustment you can dial in on small partially obscured targets, eg squirrels with absolute clarity. Would not change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Sharpe Posted March 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 52 minutes ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: Have a Nikon Prostaff on my hmr, point and shoot out to as far as your comfortable with. What size scope do you have? 2.5 - 10 x 50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/product/vortex-crossfire-ii-6-18x44-ao-bdc-riflescope/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 iv got the tikka hmr with Hawke varmint 6-24x44 works great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 9 hours ago, Major Sharpe said: What size scope do you have? 2.5 - 10 x 50? 4 - 12 x 40. Nikoplex. Light collection very good, and a nice lightweight scope for an HMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 4-12 x 50 sport hd on mine. 6/7 years in and it’s ok but my Panamax is better on my 22lr. It’s clearer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD with side parallax on mine - stunning picture. Light gathering less important on a rimfire where you can use a lamp, IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Falcon M18 4-18x44 FFP on mine. Very happy with it. There might be some left in stock somewhere, or the new version is the S 18 3-18 x 50 FFP about £300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Got a hawke tv 30 on mine, fantastic quality for the money. Target turrets, zero lock etc... great scopes Mines a 8.5-25x42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 I've never really got on with variable mag even with some of the high end S&B (I tried 3-12 and 4-16 on my HMR) - I'm currently experimenting with a fixed 10x42 as other than zeroing most of my pals run at 10x normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 31/03/2019 at 21:52, Walker570 said: I have a Hawke Airmax 6-24 x 50 and find it covers everything from 20yrds to 200yrds extremely well. With the side wheel adjustment you can dial in on small partially obscured targets, eg squirrels with absolute clarity. Would not change it. Is there much squirrel left after it gets hit with an HMR round? Or is it mostly red mist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 19 minutes ago, udderlyoffroad said: Is there much squirrel left after it gets hit with an HMR round? Or is it mostly red mist? You dont hit them man , Ye gods how barbaric ! A close miss, usually scares them to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 31/03/2019 at 21:05, bumpy22 said: Got a leupold vx3 on mine. Would rather opt for better glass than calibre specific especially on hmr No better scope to have on one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 2 hours ago, udderlyoffroad said: Is there much squirrel left after it gets hit with an HMR round? Or is it mostly red mist? Not everyone looks at them as sunday lunch like you do matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertt Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Check out the Falcon M18 FFP. Great value for money scope with superb optics. Several reviews on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, Robertt said: Check out the Falcon M18 FFP. Great value for money scope with superb optics. Several reviews on YouTube. Great scopes but heavy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 minute ago, tweedledee said: Great scopes but heavy..... Good solid 30 mm tube, most 30 mm tube scopes are heavy, the Falcon is 750 g , your equivalent Hawke around 800g A T 1x is 2.6 kg so a combined weight with mod about 3.5 kg (7lb ish) should be manageable for most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Calibre specific scopes are only "about" at best. Too many barrel lengths, barrel conditions, type of moderator (or Not) ammo types/weights, mount heights, etc. Why bother, you need to zero anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 9 hours ago, udderlyoffroad said: Is there much squirrel left after it gets hit with an HMR round? Or is it mostly red mist? It does open them up occasionally but the round allows me to take tree rats out to 200yrds down lengthy feed rides. My CZ 17HMR isn't light but that makes it that much more stable. The weight doesn't bother me and I have never considered it, as in all situations I am in ambush and I have thin ropes down my high seats to pull up and let down my rifles safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Mate has the hawke 4 -16 hmr scope Its great glass and spot on .couldnt be easier and more perfect. Unsuprisingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertt Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Go for quality. Edited April 6, 2019 by Robertt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbit warren Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 ive got a Hawke Vantage 4-16x50 on my hmr and it does just what it says on the packet. why pay more for a scope on a rifle like that save the dear glass for a c/fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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