younggunner122 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 hi ive just bought a brand new falcon and i want to put a scope on it I have been offered a bsa contender 6-24X50 just wondering if it is any good for an air rifle and if it is worth it? Any help much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 No idea, try the airgunner section............Whoosh.....here we are !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 i would suggest it's a bit overkill for an air rifle - and that kind of magnification will make it harder to use at night if you want to lamp. Something like a 3-9 or 3-12 is a better bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonkeeper Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 yes you can use it but be carefull too much magnification can lead to takng shots that are out of range. however i would strongly the 50mm objective lense then u can use night visin if you want to personally i would use 3-9x50 its what i use on the .22lr PM me if you want any more help commonkeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonkeeper Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...c=72686&hl= Try this commonkeeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...c=72686&hl= Try this commonkeeeper its sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernlad Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I second the above - far too much magnification for an air rifle. I like a large wide angle object lense with about 3-9x magnification. Good choice of rifle by the way - is it a Raptor? I've had one for years, can't fault it. SL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonkeeper Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 i must be blind ck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 i did hear you were a terrible shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon duster Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I dont know about that i wouldnt buy if i were you its realy more of a scope for a longer range rilfe. Too much magnification can make it more dfficult to focus on targets that are inside you effective shooting range you should maybe go for something like a 3-9 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 hi ive just bought a brand new falcon and i want to put a scope on it I have been offered a bsa contender 6-24X50 just wondering if it is any good for an air rifle and if it is worth it? Any help much appreciated! Right, firstly - welcome to the forum mate . And secondly, I have a 6-24 x 50 mounted on my FX Cyclone and it's bloody fantastic. I wind it right down for lamping, set it on around 10 for general hunting and wind it up for targets / bipoding etc. As far as is it worth it? goes - how much is the guy asking for it? Falcons are great guns - as already mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Unless your target shooting with it, I wouldn't advise it. For airgun hunting ranges you really don't need a high mag scope. You should also consider that the more money you spend on a scope the better you get. I would opt for a fixed mag scope 8x50 or similar and aim for a better quality make. You will be amazed the difference a good quality scope will make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Hamburger Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) Hi Younggunner, You don't say what you will use the rifle for. If it is JUST for hunting, I recommend to go for a fixed magnification scope, such as x4, x6 or at most x 8. Other air gun hunters I have met generally have their scope on x4 (including me) - it gives you a wide field of view, lets in a lot of light, and the fixed magnification helps you to learn to judge distances. Also, don't pay money for illuminated recticles - your battery will always run out, and the illumination is of little use in most hunting situations, even in bad light conditions. My next scope will be a 6x56 or 8x56 - it will do the job and you don't pay for fancy bits bolted on by clever marketing-men at an inflated price. Edited November 28, 2008 by Erik Hamburger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyrover Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 get a fixed scope and learn with it at different ranges ive got adjustable scopes and i leave them at 10x. Spend your money on a good fixed scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggunner122 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 :good: Much thanks guys I think that i will be getting a BSA essential now as my dad has one on his super 10 and I just love it Sorry about not mentioning about what i would be using it for, was a bit of a rushed posting. Ive been waiting almost 5 weeks for this falcon now am getting tired of waiting now haha. BTW I would advise going into the country store in shustoke brilliant shop! All the best Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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