rimfire4969 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hello, I am looking to upgrade my scope on my .17 hmr, i shoot mostly rabbits out to about 150 yards, dawn and dusk and lamping. I have my own ideas but would be intrested in anyones recommendations. I don't want to spend more than about £200.00. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 What do you have on it at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 On my .22 rimfire Ruger 10/22 i have a simmons 3.5-10 x 50 whitetail classic, nice scope, but with the .17 hmr i think i want a bit more zoom, i have just got rid off a Tasco 3-9 x 40 that came with my CZ hmr, not up to it but ok for most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 What size zoom do other use on their 17 hmr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 bushnell legend 5-14-40 ao with change left over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 How about a second hand MTC viper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 How about a second hand MTC viper I have a MTC Viper on my .22LR brilliant scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Would an MTC Viper be better than a Nikko Sterling Platinum Niteater ? As i'm after one for my rimmy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 I had a Nikko Stirling years ago a 4 x 40 gold crown i think, it never held zero very well. I guess they have improved over the last 10 years, the Nighteater and Viper do look good. I know nothing about the Viper just looked at their website sounds very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 how about a leupold vx1 3-9x40 £180 or a 4-12x40 £210. brand new very good optics and can stand a good amount of recoil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 How about a second hand MTC viper I have a MTC Viper on my .22LR brilliant scope Im with these two One on the 22 R/f One on the HMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 I don't know a lot about the MTC Viper, are they that good, i will have to see if any of the gun shops in Cornwall do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Shop around for a second-hand Bushnell 4200 6-20x40. Good optics, good value and built to last (a lifetime of centrefire use). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Nikko Sterling Nighteater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper063 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 mtc mamba 4-16x50 scb illumitated in for optics sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Nikko Sterling nighteater - for long range shooting get a Nato, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 order a bushnell 3200 elite 5-15x40 brand new from the states. They are $300 at the moment, so if you get hit with VAT you'll still be around £200. For an all around hunting scope on an HMR, you'd be hard pressed to beat it. Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 With the Nikko Nighteater 6-24 * 56 AG it comes with a choice of Mil dot and Feild Target, whats the best choice for out on the field as i'm on the verge of ordering one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 How about a second hand MTC viper I have a MTC Viper on my .22LR brilliant scope Im with these two One on the 22 R/f One on the HMR :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Simmons Whitetail Classic or MTC Viper-both fantastic scopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 With the Nikko Nighteater 6-24 * 56 AG it comes with a choice of Mil dot and Feild Target, whats the best choice for out on the field as i'm on the verge of ordering one ? Does anyone know about this reticle and if its any good in the field or should I just go for the mildot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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