A quick test of the Sniper 6.5-20 X 42 scope

[hawkeye69]

First off this will be very quick test. Others have commented on the scope itself extensively so I don't need to repeat. I have no quick way to secure the scope to do a return to zero test. Instead I zeroed the scope, took a shot and then cranked the elevation and windage turrets. Then returned both turrets to zero and shot again.

https://youtu.be/ghsIslQINGE

 

[kayaker]

hawkeye69 did you find at 20 power there is a little bit of a blur or fuzzy ness ?

 

[pnwairgunner]

I’m pretty happy with picking this scope up for 130 bucks! (Anyone that orders it and expects the same qualities as the 500 dollar scope is nuts.) Every airgun I own doesn’t need a $500 scope anyway. The ones I have that do, already have higher quality glass on them. If I’d ordered this and it turned out to be EXACTLY the same as my Hawke, I’d have been really sad about paying 3x the price for my Hawke of the same type. . (More than 3x actually) As it stands I’ve always been happy with my Hawke and now I’m happy with its cheap-o knock-off cousin from the Chinese factory across the street from Hawke. Hahaha 
I’m hoping this scope turns out to be durable, Ive bought two of them and my neighbor has ordered one for his .22 plinker as well, after trying out my Kratos with this scope mounted. 
I gotta agree with the guy in the other thread and say I too wish it didn’t have the “sniper” logo on it. Black tape to the rescue! 
* edit spelling

 

[Gerry52]

Thanks for the "real world" evaluation. Is that SFP or FFP? Also glad to know it works well with the Tactacam. 

 

[hawkeye69]

Thanks for the "real world" evaluation. Is that SFP or FFP? Also glad to know it works well with the Tactacam.

SFP, uses the same Tactacam adapter as the Hawke.

 

[hawkeye69]

hawkeye69 did you find at 20 power there is a little bit of a blur or fuzzy ness ?

No, it looks fine at 20X as well. I only have 25 yards available and thought 20X might be too much for that distance.

I don't care that it says "Sniper" on the side, collared doves can't read.

 

[dizzums]

snapper eh .. i got one of those in 4X .. i bet its awful in 20 power if its actually 20, prolly closer to 12 lol ... you can find westhunter 'bare' 4-16ffp scopes on ebay for 120ish .. best deal on the planet for a decent scope right now imo ...

 

[hawkeye69]

Just to address the 20 power question on the Sniper scope. I think it looks pretty good, especially considering the price.

https://youtu.be/JmXd-XwWz4Q

 

[kayaker]

Thanks for the reply hawke69 and the extra video .As I have (4) of the 6.4x20's hawkes I've heard about the sniper but was still spectacle. Thanks for posting the video will have to try one out. I also could care less of brand name on the side as all what it has to do is perform. +1 sir the vid. was helpful

 

[WorriedMan]

Hawkeye,

Thank you and very nicely done. Don't know if you realize it, but you have a knack for this "reviewing" stuff. My scope is due Tuesday, but sure was nice to have a preview. Even more convinced this scope is going to fit perfectly with my needs. Hawkeye and pnwairgunner plus 1 in Accuracy for excellent reviews. WM