Illuminated scope for FT (24X or so)
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+1 on airgunner1042 (Gen2) if your considering HFT. Ever notice how when you began to look into your scopes’ ocular eyepiece you would get a dark “halo” until you got your cheek weld just perfect?
Virtually non-existent in the Gen 2. With a generous 4” eye relief it projects an even more generous eyebox. Your not going to be bobbing your head back and forth trying to get a full sight picture. Another quality feature addressing your concerns on illumination of the reticle, there are six levels of illumination with off setting between each level.
The glass is super clear and I’ve not had to use the illumination but a couple of times. When I did, the target was placed in a sheltered enclosure with a face plate painted black, the KZ was small and shot up around the edges. I don’t recall ever having to use it otherwise even on targets in shaded lanes.
Hawke has a “No Fault” lifetime warranty so even if you dump it out of your cart onto the ground and land on the scope (yes, I witnessed this happening) they have you covered.
Virtually non-existent in the Gen 2. With a generous 4” eye relief it projects an even more generous eyebox. Your not going to be bobbing your head back and forth trying to get a full sight picture. Another quality feature addressing your concerns on illumination of the reticle, there are six levels of illumination with off setting between each level.
The glass is super clear and I’ve not had to use the illumination but a couple of times. When I did, the target was placed in a sheltered enclosure with a face plate painted black, the KZ was small and shot up around the edges. I don’t recall ever having to use it otherwise even on targets in shaded lanes.
Hawke has a “No Fault” lifetime warranty so even if you dump it out of your cart onto the ground and land on the scope (yes, I witnessed this happening) they have you covered.
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The Ares ETR 3-18x50 would be my first choice. Great glass and possibly the most accurate turrets under $2k. I have the 4.5-30x56 on a non-FT rifle and love it. That one only adjusts down to 25yds though. The 3-18x50 goes all the way down to 10yds.
My actual Hunter Class rifle has a Sidewinder 30 4-16x50 on it. I have zero complaints with that one either. The locking turrets work very well and the glass is great as well. The reticle on the Sidewinder is much less busy than the Ares ETR is and I tend to appreciate that at times.
My actual Hunter Class rifle has a Sidewinder 30 4-16x50 on it. I have zero complaints with that one either. The locking turrets work very well and the glass is great as well. The reticle on the Sidewinder is much less busy than the Ares ETR is and I tend to appreciate that at times.
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