BADGER.BRAD Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Hello all, I've given my basic scope to a friend as I was going to upgrade anyway but am not sure which way to go, I'm looking for a mil dot scope but do not wish to spend a fortune so seem to be stuck in my price range of a higher end unnamed scope with variable amplification or a lower end Named scope ( looking on eBay). At this point I'm only plinking in the garden which the iron sights are adequate for but would like a mil dot scope so I can take it a little further at a local club. I'm using a .22 break barrel Hatsan rifle if that makes any difference. Thanks for your advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 What's your budget? Take a look at the Hawke range of scopes, most carry a lifetime warranty. Nikko Sterling scopes are also good vlaue for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 As above but id also say if money is real tight try bsa essential or richter optics. Both about the £40 mark. I have a richter on my 22rf. I like it. I also have nikko on my airgun. Another option go secondhand and buy a decent hawke, and when you upgrade your gun swap it over and keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) Can also recommend Hawke. Following on from the scope cover thread, (my lens covers are being held together with tape at the moment). I emailed Hawke today as suggested. They are sending a new set free of charge. My scope is at least 15 years old. Edited February 8, 2020 by Newbie to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: What's your budget? Take a look at the Hawke range of scopes, most carry a lifetime warranty. Nikko Sterling scopes are also good vlaue for money. and another for Hawke. Great range and good back up when required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADGER.BRAD Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thanks everyone I was looking at £45ish ,I have too many hobbies and not enough time or money to to do any of them enough or too their full potential so using the air rifle would be limited in time so cannot justify spending too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, BADGER.BRAD said: Thanks everyone I was looking at £45ish ,I have too many hobbies and not enough time or money to to do any of them enough or too their full potential so using the air rifle would be limited in time so cannot justify spending too much. Hawke fast mounts 3-9x40 are about £48 new on the bay. Never had one but can't go wrong at that price. I would be tempted to try and get better by bidding on a vantage tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 hours ago, BADGER.BRAD said: Hello all, I've given my basic scope to a friend as I was going to upgrade anyway but am not sure which way to go, I'm looking for a mil dot scope but do not wish to spend a fortune so seem to be stuck in my price range of a higher end unnamed scope with variable amplification or a lower end Named scope ( looking on eBay). At this point I'm only plinking in the garden which the iron sights are adequate for but would like a mil dot scope so I can take it a little further at a local club. I'm using a .22 break barrel Hatsan rifle if that makes any difference. Thanks for your advise. Forgive me if I'm wrong, from the wording of your msg I'm thinking your older rather than younger? it's worth looking at your local gun shop so you can have a look at the rectical, I've got a bsa scope that came on a gun the crosshairs and mildots are very fine so might not be ideal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADGER.BRAD Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Thanks everyone for the advise, and your point about the size of the mil dots Mice is something I hadn't even thought about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 19 hours ago, Newbie to this said: Can also recommend Hawke. Following on from the scope cover thread, (my lens covers are being held together with tape at the moment). I emailed Hawke today as suggested. They are sending a new set free of charge. My scope is at least 15 years old. Got to give a massive thumbs up to Hawke's customer service. The free of charge replacement lens cover was posted through the door this morning, less than 24 hours from contacting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz25 Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) Hawk or nikko I got a new Gameking nikko sterling 6-24x50 for £100 it had been on the shelf for ages, so it shows you can find good deals. Edited February 8, 2020 by Chaz25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Have a look at Uttings website for scopes. Worth a go. Several offers available. Have used them a number of times. V good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 You won’t go far wrong with a Hawke good range with prices to suit every one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 On 08/02/2020 at 14:18, BADGER.BRAD said: Thanks everyone for the advise, and your point about the size of the mil dots Mice is something I hadn't even thought about. Your welcome, I've got an old taco and the bsa that came on the R10 I bought, the mil dots on the bsa are nothing like as clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieJohn Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Can't go wrong with Hawke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Hawke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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