Centerpoint 4-16x56

I got this scope when I bought my Bulldog. I really didn't shoot the Bulldog much, so I never really payed much attention to the scope. After selling that gun, the scope has just sat in the box. I actually forgot I had it.

I had ordered a new scope for my .22 Maximus as the 6x scope it wore just wasn't enough mag for me. The scope I had ordered ended up being on back order with no estimated date of arrival. I decided to cancel the order and decided I would just keep the 6x on the Maximus for the time being.

Last night I decided to reblue an old gun I had laying around and when I went to grab it, I noticed the Centerpoint scope box hidden on top of that particular gun safe. Wasn't even sure what was in the box but low and behold it was that massive 30mm 4-16x56 etched scope.

I first finished my bluing job and then commenced to fiddle with the scope. I actually really like the super thin mil-dot reticle and decided to throw that big beast on my .22 Maximus. Found some 30mm dovetail rings and luckily they worked perfect.

This scope is massive, but surprisingly doesn't make the Maximus unbalanced or top heavy. Maybe it is the big Clague LDC that helps keep it balanced? But, regardless, the gun still shoulders nice and still comfortable for off hand shooting. Keep in mind almost every scope I own is a tank, so I don't get too worried about weight.

I always loctite all my screws probably an old habits from springers, but I still like to put blue on every screw and give em plenty of time to cure prior to shooting.

Today was a pleasantly warm afternoon with very little wind, so I went out before work and zeroed the scope. I was quickly on bullseye and just a few shots to fine tune and verify it was on at 15 yards before moving back when a hosp landed on top of the chicken coop. Made quick work of him then back to 30 yards and finished plinking away at 50 and 75.

While I do own and have owned numerous high end scopes, I tend to spend $200 or less for my hunting air rifles. My only real sticking points are the scopes must hold zero and have a functioning parallax adjustment and glass that gives a clear sight picture.

This scope is a surprise as it was very clear, side focus works great, and the etched mil-dot reticle is nice and thin but still very visible even in low light and bright sun. For the $179 price tag I think it is worth the money. I think most people would be turned away by this scopes overall size as it is a behemoth. I will admit that because of its large size, I would not have purposely bought this scope to put on a Maximus, but with nothing else to do with it, it saved me from buying another scope and it doesn't make the gun feel clunky although it surely looks clunky.


Here is the pyramyd link
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/CenterPoint_4_16x56_AO_Rifle_Scope_Mil_Dot_Reticle_1_4_MOA_30mm_Tube/5818
 
AJ, we have a guy in our Field Target club that has a 4-16 Centerpoint on his FX Independence and he's hard to beat! The scope must range awesome because he's always first or second in Hunter Class using 12 power on the scope!

Picture of him at the top of the page. That's me right behind him with the score card in hand.

http://www.thagc.com/
 
Bill, I tried to take a picture to show you, but having photo issues.

There are 6 mil-dot on this scope and the 4-16x40 that I have is 4 mil-dot. The reticle is etched instead of wire and over all is much thinner than the 40mm one inch. Over all, it is a better scope, but the 40mm one inch is such a trusted scope. Atleast it has been for me and I haven't enough experience with this scope to say it is as durable. I assume it will be, but that would only be an assumption.
 
Mike, I actually loved the Bulldog. I only sold it because deer hunting with airguns is not legal in Ohio and it was just overkill for my hunting needs. I kinda miss it and have actually thought about buying another. The down side was only getting 5 really good shots. If you want to know any specifics, pm me, email [email protected], or call/text 419-235-2515
 
Clunky? Yeah, I guess so. I wanted a lower cost scope, like you, for my new hunting rifle - a .22 Wildcat. I also wanted something in a larger tube, for low light or even night use (rats in the dairy barns), so that scope landed on my short list. It does make the Wildcat a bit top heavy, but the gun is so light I really don't mind it. And the optics are clear, and the parallax adjustment is quick. Last weekend I went for a quick outing, and bagged 4 birds (2 starlings, 2 pigeons) in 5 shots, all at ranges from 35 to 60 yards, and two of the shots were taken off-hand standing. I like the scope on the whole, I think it's a bit of a sleeper (performance/cost ratio is high). My one complaint is that shooting towards a low sun can create a lot of flare, though it's mitigated a bit with the yuge shunshade attached.
 
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bentClunky? Yeah, I guess so. I wanted a lower cost scope, like you, for my new hunting rifle - a .22 Wildcat. I also wanted something in a larger tube, for low light or even night use (rats in the dairy barns), so that scope landed on my short list. It does make the Wildcat a bit top heavy, but the gun is so light I really don't mind it. And the optics are clear, and the parallax adjustment is quick. Last weekend I went for a quick outing, and bagged 4 birds (2 starlings, 2 pigeons) in 5 shots, all at ranges from 35 to 60 yards, and two of the shots were taken off-hand standing. I like the scope on the whole, I think it's a bit of a sleeper (performance/cost ratio is high). My one complaint is that shooting towards a low sun can create a lot of flare, though it's mitigated a bit with the yuge shunshade attached.


All I meant by "Clunky" is the size compared to the gun. Maybe I should have chosen a better word, but "clunky" came to mind first. Lol

It is a sleeper in my opinion as well. Alot of scope for the money.
 
hi there for what its worth i have 5 center points. 3x9 4x16 and the 4x16 ao adventure class.on still works, i called crosman a found out they will replace them if i have a recipt. i dont. bought them a walmart cost 59 to89 dollars. they were suspose to be airgun rated. any way the people at crosman buy these scopes from some one. she would not tell me who. iwonted to send them back and have there enginers look at them and make what changes in production to fix the problems.got nowhere there.i have never seen a centerpoint that cost 179 dollars. where did u get it. as of now i will not buy one. they may hold up on a small bore center fire but not on springers.glad u got a good one,mine just out of the blue broke. windage /retical turn sideway/elevation and one both elevation and windage. u can turn all the and nothing.