My Dream AirGun scope finally here !!!

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JoeWayneRhea

JoeWayneRhea

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Ok so it's been a long time coming between being shipped and returned and finally a short stop at the Leupold custom shop but my Baby's finally wearing the scope I have been waiting on .

Its a Leupold FX3 12power scope with a Silhouette target 1 moa dot on their CPC crosshair.
These come with an AO set to a minimum distance of 50 yards so the custom shop lowered it to 20 yards ( actually a little less) . It is bright , clear and tracks perfect. And it moves only 1/8 of an inch at 100yards so I can dial it in Super precisely.
It's been a while since I owned a dedicated target scope an forgot they sometimes have less range of movement in the adjustments so I put on a weaver adapter and Burris signature rings with +-20 offsets in the front . The adapter was necessary to avoid blocking the loading port . I'll post some groups soon as the wind gets down a little ..it's beyond gusty today here . I know there are guys who would have gone with more power or a smaller dot but this one suits me great !!!
 
Leupold is better . A fixed SWFA 12power right beside it is noticeable darker. But the SWFA has a much larger field of view for sure . They both are nice honestly but the Leupold is slight ly sharper and colors look better thru it . BUT the Leupold has a very small adjustment range on how far you can move the crosshair..SWFA will move a LOT MORE .
For 200 dollars less I would recommend the SWFA , but if you don't mind ordering from custom shop the Leupold is better glass
 
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Looking at the spec at 100m it is only 3.2m wide vs 3m wide field of view.

I think you might have me sold on the Leupold. I like brighter, my 4-14x isn't as bright at 14x compared to 10x. I like that it is lighter and more compact, would mate with the Mutant Short well. My current scope is about the same size a the SWFA. Would have to go with the custom shop and put on a MIL dot. Think it is time for me to stop being cheap...
 
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Looks a goody, Joe!

I've never met a Leupold scope WITHOUT great edge to edge clarity and solid build/mechanicals.


IMO - there is nothing vague with fixed power scopes - they are point and shoot - every time.


BTW, I notice you have your scope set up quite deep into the butt (rearwards) - anything you'd like to talk about ? :)
 
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I now realize my British English doesn't translate too well over there !

Sorry about that.

With Springers one has to be careful, my Dianas (52 & 54) are both capable of giving a nasty cut on the eyebrow.

Both have 'little' Leupold M8 fixed power scopes mounted (both scopes are as old as the rifles so shiney blued), for the complete Period Look I used Hilver mounts which are also blued / shiney (very similar to your mounts, but shiney).
 
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What's the deal with choosing fixed power scopes for an air gun? I understand the concept that you prefer to pay for better glass instead of features but... I have never used a scope that had a clear image at close range on 12x. Do fixed power scopes behave differently than variable power scopes at close range or are you giving up close range capability to get a better view at target distances?

by close range I am talking about spoting a squirrel digging up your lawn at 10-20 yard. I usually use my scopes on 4x for that kind of thing 

The leupold ultralight is the one I had my eye on. I believe there is a version with AO too. 
 
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"JoeWayneRhea"The Leupold 3-9 efr is a badass
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It is. I just wish they would include useful info in their listings like the distance it will focus down to. Researching their scopes gives me a headache every time as they never explain any of the differences between each model in a particular line and half the info is missing or annoying - e.g. Under A/O it will say "yes" instead of "10 yards to infinity" etc. it makes me give up trying every time - which is stupid because they have good products. I could call but I don't do that. I want the info to just be there on their site.

I also wish their custom shop didn't charge outrageous prices to change the reticle to a mil dot. It's $160 extra to get Mil Dot instead of duplex on a $369 or $399 scope.... It really isn't worth a 25% up charge (at least not to me). 
 
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