Hi everyone!
I am still deliberating on exactly which model of air rifle to purchase, though leaning towards a carbine model in AA or FX
I am wondering what scopes you guys like the best with this type of air rifle ... Seems like quite a few different ones available.
I will do a bit of target shooting, but mainly putting this unit together for pest control (rabbits, collared doves, starlings)
I can see from watching videos that there is potential in shooting pests from 10 meters to 100 (though I can hardly imagine a shot that far??)
The other tool that would seem necessary is a range finder (ohhh that trajectory) ... I do like good optics, but don't have 1K for a Leica .. any thoughts would be very appreciated.
Still saving $$$ to build my "perfect" kit!
cheers
Lucky...
PS... I have been watching the For Sale/used pages and it seems the resale value on lightly used air rifles is low? Maybe because so many new models and better innovations out there making a gun months or a couple years old look obsolete
PCP air rifle scope recommends ? also range finder
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LuckyStrike
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Re: PCP air rifle scope recommends ? also range finder
I would look for maximum power of 12 , minimum 3-4. Hawke are good, I have also MTC scopes , but more pricey. For vermin you don`t need a Leica for sure. Some scopes have reticles that you light up. If dim light conditions will be in your world it could be a good feature.
Used scopes can keep money in your pocket, watch the for sale section here.
Good luck.
Used scopes can keep money in your pocket, watch the for sale section here.
Good luck.
" Only problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples money"
HW 95 .22 Hawke 3-12x44 , Tuned
HW98 .177 Viper 4-16x50
BSA Ultra .22 MTC Mamba Lite 3-12-44, tuned by The Rat Works, UK..
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HW 95 .22 Hawke 3-12x44 , Tuned
HW98 .177 Viper 4-16x50
BSA Ultra .22 MTC Mamba Lite 3-12-44, tuned by The Rat Works, UK..
Air Arms S510 Altaros regulated.22
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LuckyStrike
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Re: PCP air rifle scope recommends ? also range finder
Thank you for your input... I was just looking at MTC scopes... they look pretty nice! I had not heard of them! Cheers... Luckynewlife wrote:I would look for maximum power of 12 , minimum 3-4. Hawke are good, I have also MTC scopes , but more pricey. For vermin you don`t need a Leica for sure. Some scopes have reticles that you light up. If dim light conditions will be in your world it could be a good feature.
Used scopes can keep money in your pocket, watch the for sale section here.
Good luck.
Re: PCP air rifle scope recommends ? also range finder
One of the better air rifle scopes with mil dots and better yet, 1/2 mil dot slashes.
I use an Optisan on my Condor .25, 5-15X m3200 on the Talon in .177 and a Leapers mil dot 3-12x on the Brocock .22.
My HW Springers both wear 3-12X 30mm Leapers etched-reticle 1/2 mil dot scopes.
As I am a PB shooter mostly, I have a 1000 model Vortex range finder. It was a tossup between it and the Leupold, but both had a 500 yard limit on hair and the Vortex was $100.00 cheaper.
The Vortex has worked for me on gophers and coyotes to 560yards and on solid objects, was able to range our steel buffalo at 1000 meters (1092 yards) & the steel target squares at 1,130yards.
I use an Optisan on my Condor .25, 5-15X m3200 on the Talon in .177 and a Leapers mil dot 3-12x on the Brocock .22.
My HW Springers both wear 3-12X 30mm Leapers etched-reticle 1/2 mil dot scopes.
As I am a PB shooter mostly, I have a 1000 model Vortex range finder. It was a tossup between it and the Leupold, but both had a 500 yard limit on hair and the Vortex was $100.00 cheaper.
The Vortex has worked for me on gophers and coyotes to 560yards and on solid objects, was able to range our steel buffalo at 1000 meters (1092 yards) & the steel target squares at 1,130yards.
Best Wishes
Daryl
Daryl