To the OP... regarding the loss of zero... did you check the stock and trigger guard screws for tightness? These can shake loose a bit over time.. and they hold the action in the stock... loose screws would give POI shifts.
Air rifle scope advice
- Thread starter Tommyd345
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the mounts are the wrong ones but it saves them getting lost and i need the space in the gun safe, i have just toooooo many guns...
Nahur wrong,firearms only affected by recoil in one ddirection,airguns have two separate movements that kicks the crap out of scopes
I've used a Nikko Sterling for years on various air rifles including a .22 Diana model 52. If any air rifle will test a scope well it'll be a 52! It lased fairly well but started to have issuess last year so, after much research and head scratching I stumped up and bought a Hawke sidewinder 10x44 (I think it was). Fixed mag works for me and keeps the weight down. Also easier for knowing your range markers and aim off points. Anyway, the build quality was awful and the sight picture terrible so it went back. I know a lot of people love them and have no problems, maybe mine was a 'Friday afternoon' scope, who knows? I now have an MTC Viper 10x44 side paralax, and it is awesome! Great quality, great glass, sturdy build. Top stuff and worth the extra spends. Both of these scopes are about double your £100 though, so sorry if that's not helpful! Second hand bargains can be found though.
It's worth buying the best mounts you can too. Sportsmatch have always done well for me. Make sure they've got 2 screws per side (4 in total) to hold the top clamp down, and 2 screws in in each rail clamp. Single screw clamps are useless. If there's a rail stop screw, use that too. Even if your rail isn't holed for one it'll still bite down (although may mark the top of the rail) and provide some stability. The fieldsports channel on YouTube have a decent vid on scope clamp set up, worth a watch.
James
It's worth buying the best mounts you can too. Sportsmatch have always done well for me. Make sure they've got 2 screws per side (4 in total) to hold the top clamp down, and 2 screws in in each rail clamp. Single screw clamps are useless. If there's a rail stop screw, use that too. Even if your rail isn't holed for one it'll still bite down (although may mark the top of the rail) and provide some stability. The fieldsports channel on YouTube have a decent vid on scope clamp set up, worth a watch.
James
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So, after more looking, I still haven't decided! I just discovered the Hawke panorama 3-9x50 scope, and also the 'airmax range'. Theey looks very nice! I think I'll just take the plunge and einiee-meenie it!
Also after lots of looking at mounts, I still can't really tell a difference?
Also after lots of looking at mounts, I still can't really tell a difference?
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I've just put a Nikko Stirling mountmaster on my HW95k and am very pleased with it for the money (£33 Inc mounts) it seems well made and is nice and clear, in fairness it's my first scope on my first decent air rifle so I've not got much to compare it to but I prefer it to a much more expensive Hawke scope my mate has on his gun.
Cheers
T
Cheers
T
The mountmasters are ok for the money... my only real gripe with them is that the reticle is a little too thick.
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