Anyone has views on this model scope

[30-6]

Looking for a SF scope to go with a new Pard rear add on and to use on an AA s200 for close up ( 12 - 15 yds ) ratting.

My go to brand is Hawke, and looked at a Vantage SF 3-12 x 44, model 14160.

Done a quick review check and some reviews from 2023 came back a bit negative, saying glass is below standard. So anyone using this model or have any opinions on it ?

Or suggest a different brand that would suit my needs .

Thanks in advance.

[scarecrow243]

on the night vision forum most people use a hawke scope with the pards as better glass does not work with pard add on scopes

[steve_b_wales]

I use Hawke Scopes on most of my rifles, from the basic ones to high end priced ones.

[oowee]

I was using a sidewinder (50mm) with my add on. The side focus (hand out of the IR) is very helpful. 

[30-6]

Thanks again guys. I'll order one and give it a go. Don't want to spend much on it, my shooting forays seem to be getting less and less for various reasons, so the price is about the cheapest with SF I can find.

[London Best]

In over 60 years only 2 scopes have ever let me down. 
One of them was a Hawke.

[Wharf Rat]

Hawke Vantage are cheap glass.  Shame as their old Nite Eye and Varmint and Panorama were excellent for the money.  I'd look for new old stock of those.

[oldypigeonpopper]

Hello, How you getting on with the Hawke scope ?? 

[30-6]

Zeroed it at 12 yds, 10 yds is as zero, 15 yds is half mildot hold over. Got the Pard 007 sp set up to suit this scope. Haven't had time to get out yet. Will be using it on a AA s200 in .22 with AA field 16g. So this will be my dedicated rat set up.

Can't wait to try the Pard on the rimmies though.

[big napper]

Hawke vantage as with most hawke scopes are very good, iv had a vantage on my pcp for 6 years or more, never a problem with it, had hawke scopes before that and all good, done plenty close up rats ect with it, i wouldnt use anything but hawke, 

[Vince Green]

You have to pay a lot more money to go up to the next level where the glass is concerned

Hawke scopes are the benchmark and perfectly adequate for what you want them to do. 

[oldypigeonpopper]

8 hours ago, 30-6 said:

Zeroed it at 12 yds, 10 yds is as zero, 15 yds is half mildot hold over. Got the Pard 007 sp set up to suit this scope. Haven't had time to get out yet. Will be using it on a AA s200 in .22 with AA field 16g. So this will be my dedicated rat set up.

Can't wait to try the Pard on the rimmies though.

Hello, Why are you shooting at such short range ?? 

[scarecrow243]

he is shooting rats at short range

[30-6]

Oldypigeonpopper,

As above and stated in my post, this will be at the moment for rats only.

[Dave-G]

Low mag is going to be essential at those very close ranges - I have a superb performing NV scope for sale on this forum which has a 2.5 starting mag;

 

[oldypigeonpopper]

8 hours ago, 30-6 said:

Oldypigeonpopper,

As above and stated in my post, this will be at the moment for rats only.

Hello, Yes i understood that, most of my rat shooting is 20 yards plus so the night scope can work best, the only time i shot rats at your ranges was in an old dairy using a red dot sight and auto repeater air rifle , Crosman 1077

[30-6]

I chose that range as it is where I can sit comfortable and it is around my friends bungalow, and one area where the rats are visiting is in an outdoor building, where 15 yds is the furthest I can distance myself from their activity. 

I am new to the Pard so experimenting at the moment. 

Dave-G, thanks for the offer, but I am all kitted out now.