high magnification fixed power scope recommendations

cosmic · Apr 22, 2017

Hi all.. I finally got out of pcps and purchased a used t05 Diana air king .177.. Now I am wanting a high power fixed scope for it.. Right now it has Vortex kit in it, but came with the original spring and seal.. Now the dilemma.. In the $300-$400 range what is your opinion.. Weaver or sightron target scopes? Which has the best warranty? I also considered a Nikko Sterling C-more 30 variable since I do like them. Let me know what you think or if you have other suggestions.. Just shooting targets at fixed distances..
Thanks!

Skip-in-WV · Apr 22, 2017

Hawke Airmax. Their 8-32 is pretty nice. My wife uses the 4-12 Airmax Look at Dvor. They occasionally have really good deals. Sometimes $100 or more off retail.

18.13 · Apr 22, 2017

crosman2016 · Apr 22, 2017

OP, did you purchase that from a private seller, or off some site? Those Air Kings are salty....I just drool over them!

cosmic · Apr 22, 2017

Private owner never even shot it after he put the vortex in !! Shoots sweet ! Still figuring the scope situation. Shot it some at 10 yard with no sights.. Single hole after 20 shots about a half inch !!

Guest · Apr 22, 2017

"18.13"SWFA

+1 12x42 SWFA

JoeWayneRhea · Apr 22, 2017

If you can get by with the powers at 20 and below ...The SWFA is HARD to beat ...And is guaranteed for airguns ..They are tough as a 5$ steak

DutchMike · Apr 23, 2017

Airking in .177 - that is the original scopekiller.
my recommendation is you buy the toughest scope that is airgunrated you can, which by the way is not the most expensive.
... swfa 12x42, 16x42 or 20x42
O, and buy a decent set of mounts fitting the diana...

Smaug · Apr 28, 2017

"cosmic"Hi all.. I finally got out of pcps and purchased a used t05 Diana air king .177.. Now I am wanting a high power fixed scope for it.. Right now it has Vortex kit in it, but came with the original spring and seal.. Now the dilemma.. In the $300-$400 range what is your opinion.. Weaver or sightron target scopes? Which has the best warranty? I also considered a Nikko Sterling C-more 30 variable since I do like them. Let me know what you think or if you have other suggestions.. Just shooting targets at fixed distances..
Thanks!

Vortek will smooth out the shot cycle, but it's still a magnum springer, and is harder on scopes than a non-recoilless one, because all the recoil goes to the scope, none to your shoulder.
I don't believe Weaver, Nikko Sterling and Sightron scopes are warranted for springers, so they're out right away. They won't last a day on a Diana 54.

SWFA is the way to go. I have their 10x42 w/ rear focus and mil quad reticle, and it is awesome. They make their fixed power scopes up to 20X. That's what I'd get, if I were you. $300.

cosmic · Apr 28, 2017

Got a email back from sightron and no problem.. Haven't heard fro Nikko sterling American rep ..

JoeWayneRhea · Apr 29, 2017

Cosmic the only draw back to me on the SWFA scope when mounted on a magnum springer is its weight ....Heavier the scope , harder to lock down ...Do yourself a favor and buy a SOLID mounts . Let us know which scope you choose .

cosmic · Apr 29, 2017

Brother Joe, it came with a utg dropper mount.. Still shopping around.. By the way it has a 12 flb. Vortec kit in it.. Shooting around 750 fps ..

cosmic · May 1, 2017

Added another to the list konus said all their scope will withstand double recoil and have a lifetime warranty..

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