kingsy18 Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Going to be looking for a scope in near future,will be looking for a side focus any recommendation for one to go pcp air rifle.Dont want to spend too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hawke ones are ok for the money, but as ever you get what you pay for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Hawke ones are ok for the money, but as ever you get what you pay for! hello, i rate Hawke to and life time warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 What’s your budget @kingsy18? Primarily targets or live quarry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy18 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: What’s your budget @kingsy18? Primarily targets or live quarry? Bit of both ,£150 s/h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Side focus may be a stretch at circa £150, it’s a bit more but this something like this would be optimal: https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/7031588336 High mag to give shallow depth of focus which is good for range finding. Side focus. 30mm tube and 50mm objective lens good for low light. Illuminated reticle for lamping. I would compromise on the side focus to get it into budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 As above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy18 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Side focus may be a stretch at circa £150, it’s a bit more but this something like this would be optimal: https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/7031588336 High mag to give shallow depth of focus which is good for range finding. Side focus. 30mm tube and 50mm objective lens good for low light. Illuminated reticle for lamping. I would compromise on the side focus to get it into budget. 14 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Side focus may be a stretch at circa £150, it’s a bit more but this something like this would be optimal: https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/7031588336 High mag to give shallow depth of focus which is good for range finding. Side focus. 30mm tube and 50mm objective lens good for low light. Illuminated reticle for lamping. I would compromise on the side focus to get it into budget. Would the base of 6 mag be too much for ratting or will it be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Probably too high, I wouldn’t bother with side focus at all for ratting etc. Low light makes it hard to do, fast moving targets make it impossible. Know a few markers and fire away. 3-12 x 50 AI AO would suit you better. Make sure the illumination to reticle is adjustable, I generally use on lowest possible. Others will have more experience than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 3x is more than enough for ratting especially if your gonna add an nv system to it . Some people have a dedicated ratting gun. Short , light , fast reload ,and quiet . Add your chosen nv to its scope or other . I use my brocock contour s6 With a nite sight fitted to a 2-7 x 32 .. Its still short and easy to swing about in dark barns Im not sure there has ever been a uk airgun more suited to ratting than this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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