Which power scope?

[airssassin]

I am using a 6x scope on my air rifle and find it pretty good at most things. I thought that as my rifle is a BSA lightening XL the range is limited anyway so why have a higher magnification. What do you guys think? Would I benefit from more (scope) power?

[BSA Shaun]

I am using a 6x scope on my air rifle and find it pretty good at most things. I thought that as my rifle is a BSA lightening XL the range is limited anyway so why have a higher magnification. What do you guys think? Would I benefit from more (scope) power?

 

It's rare if I wind my scope past 6 on the air rifle. So I would say no

[SteveieP]

I have a 3-9x40 scope & more often than not, the zoom is set somewhere betwean 4 & 6x magnification.

Anything more without a bipod & the shake / wobble is so magnified, you can't easily hold the crosshairs steady.

For a non-FAC rifle you probably won't be shooting at distances that can make much use of the higher magnification anyway.

Whilst it's nice to have the flexibility of a zoom I also use a fixed 4x scope & that's perfectly adequate for most situations.

If you need 9x magnification to see what you're shooting at below 40 yards then either:-

1) Your eyes are so bad you shouldn't be let loose with a firearm as you are a danger to yourself & even people stood behind you, or

2)You're shooting something so small, you really shouldn't waste good pellets on it (try hitting it with a cricket bat)

Just jokin' 6x mag' is fine for most stuff.

[08shooter]

i shoot fac air and never go above 8 times,even when using 22lr i use 8 times.my mate uses 16 times when on fac air he likes to see the birds facial expression when he whacks them with an air arms field at 900 plus fps entirely what suits you best.3-9 should be fine for most hunting out to 50 ms.

[wildbill]

I dont think you really need any more mags in my opinion, i use about 5 for most ranges on both PCP and .22LR. but its all user preference i guess

[ss12]

if I'm stalking rabbits or just having a walk about i have my scope around 6 or 8 if i'm hide shooting or static shooting i have it set at about 12 or 14. It's really down to personal preference.

 

ss12

[col s10]

just got a 3 9 50 leupold,all you need for general use

[relivingmyyouth]

I have four Hawke Map 6 Pro scopes. 3-9 x50, 4-16 x50 and 3-12x40. I much prefer the 4-16's. However currently very tempted by an MTC Viper. Just can't decide which one!!!

[Dave-G]

3~4 mag is about optimum for air rifle hunting ranges.

 

However if your intending to enter competitions the norm can be anything up to 32 mag for superior rangefinding with a lot of fiddling about.

[ldh]

3~4 mag is about optimum for air rifle hunting ranges.

 

However if your intending to enter competitions the norm can be anything up to 32 mag for superior rangefinding with a lot of fiddling about.

ive a 3-9x50 and its always set at 6.5....works well for me

lee

[airssassin]

Thanks for your comments guys. Much appreciated!

[nav54]

one problem you might find mate if you go any higher mag than a 12x it could be a problem fitting on the rifle as it is a break barrel rifle it might sit to far forward and you could struggle to get eye releif right.

[HeadShotHoncho]

I got a Zero Option 3-9X40 and have never moved the dial from 9X apart from close range lamping with ferals.Might try moving it down to 6

[monkeyjaimz]

I've got a 6-24 x 56 nighteater on my daystate. I have it on 10 for most situations. When I start doing FT and/or HFT then i'll use the higher mags I guess.

[lewis]

I use 14 mag, but its a bit twitchy...