I’m wanting a small, light scope for my springer. Short range, no more than 20 yards and able to focus up close. I have a peep on it now. Just wondering if the bugbuster is the best option, I’d like to keep the cost under $200.
- The AGN App is ready! Search "Airgun Nation" in your App store. To compliment this new tech we've assigned the "Threads" Feed & "Dark" Mode. To revert back click HERE.
Anything better than a bugbuster?
- Thread starter kingston73
- Start date
Bugbuster aren’t know to be built well, but they are springer rates (manufacturer stated). It’s tough to find anything decent that will withstand the recoil of a springer. I have a vortex crossfire, but it’s not compact by any means.
Upvote 0
Check this out, I have one on a Talon-P. I am impressed, I paid 34 bucks for mine
https://www.amazon.com/Hatsan-Optima-4X32CE-AO-Compact-Scope/dp/B01MR8IJ45/ref=sr_1_15?crid=WJ3I6W88HXTL&dchild=1&keywords=optima+scope+4x32&qid=1602194714&sprefix=optima+scope%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-15
https://www.amazon.com/Hatsan-Optima-4X32CE-AO-Compact-Scope/dp/B01MR8IJ45/ref=sr_1_15?crid=WJ3I6W88HXTL&dchild=1&keywords=optima+scope+4x32&qid=1602194714&sprefix=optima+scope%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-15
Upvote 0
check out Hammers scopes on amazon. i have one on my RWS diana 34 springer. been great. they ARE SPRINGER RATED. but be careful. they have several models that are not also.
most are under $100 would fit your needs.
most are under $100 would fit your needs.
Upvote 0
Oh yea Hatsan has cheap scope prices when you shop smart. Not the greatest scopes but at least cheap.
Upvote 0
Hammers appear to be made at the same Chinese factory as HW, BSA, Mueller and Vector Optics.
Upvote 0
Take a look at sun optics "Shorty forty".
Don't mean to squash your toes but Sun Optics scopes are way overpriced for what you get (I Have Sun Optics scope too) their adjustable rings are semi reasonably priced though. TRY to find a dealer that sells them for half their retail price.
Upvote 0
Take a look at sun optics "Shorty forty".
Don't mean to squash your toes but Sun Optics scopes are way overpriced for what you get (I Have Sun Optics scope too) their adjustable rings are semi reasonably priced though. TRY to find a dealer that sells them for half their retail price.
No squash toes here. Work fine for my application.
Upvote 0
G
Guest
Guest
I like my Bugbuster, not I am 100% sure there has got to be many better scopes. Columbo and UTG have this weird co-dependent marriage...
Upvote 0
I use the hawke vantage 2x7x32 and the vantage 4x fixed. IMO they are better than the bug buster. It would be interesting to have someone do a side by side video review of the two scopes. I love the hawke vantage for airguns tho. In fact this year I slapped one on my deer rifle when I had an emergency and it killed a deer. Very impressive scope for 80 bucks. Solid clicks on the turrets.
Upvote 0
If you can find one the Burris Timberline series focuses down to 7 yards and I think even closer. I'm not sure if the entire series does but my 4.5-14 does.
I also have a BugBuster and do prefer using the side focus over the AO of the Burris. I like the Burris better overall, however. I guess it depends on how close you want to shoot and how much you'll adjust the focus knob.
If ten yards and up will work then I believe all of the Discovery and Tac Vector 3-12x44 options are springer rated. There is a SFP version for sale in the Classifieds right now.
Upvote 0
G
Guest
Guest
Don't waste your money on Hatsan Optima scopes unless you plan on using it for a rifle with no recoil. While I've seen a very rare few, most used on springers end up failing in the first 400-500 shots if they last that long.
Upvote 0
Got a phone call and hit submit.
I believe the Burris 4.5-14 is springer rated but I think I read something about it not working well with some springers due to the combination of long eye relief and overall length. Pushes the scope too far forward for some springers.
Upvote 0
A friend of mine has a Burris Timberline.
I like its size and clarity but the elevation is really attenuated.
The Vortex Crossfire 2 crossbow scope might work for you, it being a 2-7x32
Impressive elevation on that one with solid warranty!
I like its size and clarity but the elevation is really attenuated.
The Vortex Crossfire 2 crossbow scope might work for you, it being a 2-7x32
Impressive elevation on that one with solid warranty!
Upvote 0
Crossbow scopes can handle springers well, plus you do not have to fiddle with parallax.
Mr. Hector Medina gave a review on one (Sightmark?) Using his spring gun and it worked really well!
Read his thorough review on GTA.
Mr. Hector Medina gave a review on one (Sightmark?) Using his spring gun and it worked really well!
Read his thorough review on GTA.
Upvote 0
Here is the review if you, gents, have not seen it yet:
https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/how-can-less-be-more
To fortify his claim, I have had extremely tight groupings when my magnification is not maxed out.
At 25 yards, I can do 1-hole shots with my scope set at 6x-7x for as long as it is a hashmark reticle.
https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/how-can-less-be-more
To fortify his claim, I have had extremely tight groupings when my magnification is not maxed out.
At 25 yards, I can do 1-hole shots with my scope set at 6x-7x for as long as it is a hashmark reticle.
Upvote 0
