Scope advice needed:
As an Air gunner that will only shoot to 150-200 yards Max, just to prove I can hit something in a 2”+ zone more than once so I feel I made a good Investment. We all need a Bragging story, right?
Focusing on small game/pesting at 15-50+ yards is more my reality along with punching paper and what not at 75 - 100 to hone my skills. Nothing to fancy, just out with the gang and want to share in the moment having a good time and not thinking “Dang, this scope really Bites in so many ways”.
What do I get? I think you all can help me.
Current setup is a Maximus Hunter .22 that I have modified with many great upgrades that have made it a Very accurate rifle out to 75yards. Embarrassingly scoped with an UTG Hunter 3-9x40 AO, Better than the 6X Centerpoint it came with by far. It’s been fun, but, time to upgrade to a superior level of equipment.
So much information and recommendations on the different types of optics is overwhelming……
The list goes on and on and on until your head is broke.
What I have deciphered out of all this crazy amount of data and opinions I have read is this, accurate or not.
As I see it, the opinions are as varied and wide as can be. There is little consensus to what the best scope type is for the Airgunner ranging @ 10-120+yards.
Do I need to spend $1k, $800, $500, $300, or less on a scope to have what makes my experience pleasurable?
Could be that I have answered my Own questions about which scope type and brand will suit Me best. This is solely based on data compilation, others experiences and user opinions, as I have NO repertoire of scopes or years of experience to base my decision with any facts.
New Air rifle is an FX Crown .25
My Scope criteria:
What I have found as my starting point to consider is the Bushnell Engage 3-12x42 @$299 and 20% off. Who would have thought for less than $300 I could get just what I think I need?
I would like to hear from you all about my choice and any other “tweaking” I should be thinking about to be more informed.
Thank you in advance.
As an Air gunner that will only shoot to 150-200 yards Max, just to prove I can hit something in a 2”+ zone more than once so I feel I made a good Investment. We all need a Bragging story, right?
Focusing on small game/pesting at 15-50+ yards is more my reality along with punching paper and what not at 75 - 100 to hone my skills. Nothing to fancy, just out with the gang and want to share in the moment having a good time and not thinking “Dang, this scope really Bites in so many ways”.
What do I get? I think you all can help me.
Current setup is a Maximus Hunter .22 that I have modified with many great upgrades that have made it a Very accurate rifle out to 75yards. Embarrassingly scoped with an UTG Hunter 3-9x40 AO, Better than the 6X Centerpoint it came with by far. It’s been fun, but, time to upgrade to a superior level of equipment.
So much information and recommendations on the different types of optics is overwhelming……
- Long Range, short range, .22 rim fire, shotgun.....
- Fixed Focal, AO and Side focus
- BDC, MIL, MOA, MRAD, German, Christmas tree, Duplex……….
- SFP, FFP,DFP.
- Tactical, target, ballistic…….
- 1x4, 3-9x40, 4-16x44, 4.5-30x50……
- Coated, Multi-coated, Super Multi-coated ,HD ,ED.
- Fogproof,waterproof,shockproof,thisproof,thatproof…..
- Guaranteed, Forever, From Whatever regardless of whoever.
The list goes on and on and on until your head is broke.
What I have deciphered out of all this crazy amount of data and opinions I have read is this, accurate or not.
- Brands that work well for Airgun distances are very few.
- 1x is great for everything under 500yds. Hmmm?
- AO is fantastic for 10-100 yards.
- AO is nice if you want to take you eye off the target to twist the bell. Or, leave it fixed.
- AO is fussy to adjust properly.
- Side Focus is excellent, if it allows you to range.
- Side Focus is nice for ease of use.
- Side Focus adds an average 30% to the price.
- Tall turrets are for Tactical applications.
- Short turrets are for hunting and brush protection.
- FFP is best for 10-12X, and above.
- SFP is good for 1-10x and 10x-Inf. (everything)
- SFP works best for stationary target shooting and short range hunting.
- FFP is best for Long range shooting……and short range under 100 yards. Go figure.
- MOA is super if you know inches and feet.
- MIL is perfect if you think………differently.
- SFP is best if you zoom and know Math.
- FFP is best if you zoom and don’t.
- SFP is good if you are old and/or have poor eyesight.
- FFP is great if you are young and can see a gnat on a blueberry @100y @3X.
- SFP is best if you like to use your elevation and windage knobs……since you paid for them.
- FFP is awesome if you like a 1.8# to 3# boat anchor on top of your lightweight rifle.
- FFP tubes @ 30mm and up are the new “norm”.
- SFP can be lite and bright in a 1” tube.
- FFP are nice during Christmas with all those data points, which can be very helpful.
- Reticles are totally subjective. I like thin.
- Pellet ballistics is not considered in most reticle equations.
- If I can use my 30mm scope tube to pound in my tent stakes, it must be strong.
- Lifetime Guarantee is a big deal.
As I see it, the opinions are as varied and wide as can be. There is little consensus to what the best scope type is for the Airgunner ranging @ 10-120+yards.
Do I need to spend $1k, $800, $500, $300, or less on a scope to have what makes my experience pleasurable?
Could be that I have answered my Own questions about which scope type and brand will suit Me best. This is solely based on data compilation, others experiences and user opinions, as I have NO repertoire of scopes or years of experience to base my decision with any facts.
New Air rifle is an FX Crown .25
My Scope criteria:
- Under 20oz.
- Great glass
- 30mm or 1”
- SFP MOA/MOA (thin)
- Etched glass reticle
- Side focus
- 10yrd parallax
- 3-12x42 or 44
- Fully Multi-coated
- >3” exit pupal
- >3.5” eye relief
- All the this and that “proofs”
- Guaranteed Forever
- Can $pend what I need to
What I have found as my starting point to consider is the Bushnell Engage 3-12x42 @$299 and 20% off. Who would have thought for less than $300 I could get just what I think I need?
I would like to hear from you all about my choice and any other “tweaking” I should be thinking about to be more informed.
Thank you in advance.