Trained on sights. My springer has sights. Soooo, how do I figure out what to get? Under 200$? Use: Mostly small animal dispatch & some target shooting. Likely, I 'd look around it, but guess I could learn to use one. I have 20/20 vision in my distance eye. Under 30 yards... unlikely to use a bench or tripod... Light, smaller preferred for a Kral Puncher Breaker bullpup. Suggestions welcome. I am not fussy: on a budget.
Newbie granny to scopes. Needed for Kral PB bullpup.
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It is hard to beat a Bug Buster for light weight.
https://www.amazon.com/UTG-3-9X32-BugBuster-Scope-Mil-dot/dp/B005UGIMNQ
For the budget shooter, I like to recommend the Hammer 3-9. Zoomed, 40mm, adjustable objective scope. It can focus down to 10 yards, and 9 power zoom is great for most sub 75 yard shooting.
https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-3-9x40AO-Magnum-Spring-Rifle/dp/B0099XIJKC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=hammer+3-9+40+ao+air+rifle+scope&qid=1618512321&sprefix=hammer+3-9&sr=8-3
With the prices at Amazon today, these two scope about break even. The Hammer scope needs a set of rings, while the bug buster comes with the right size for your Kral bullpup, namely Weaver style rather than dovetail style. That alone would tip my decision to the Bug Buster.
https://www.amazon.com/UTG-3-9X32-BugBuster-Scope-Mil-dot/dp/B005UGIMNQ
For the budget shooter, I like to recommend the Hammer 3-9. Zoomed, 40mm, adjustable objective scope. It can focus down to 10 yards, and 9 power zoom is great for most sub 75 yard shooting.
https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-3-9x40AO-Magnum-Spring-Rifle/dp/B0099XIJKC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=hammer+3-9+40+ao+air+rifle+scope&qid=1618512321&sprefix=hammer+3-9&sr=8-3
With the prices at Amazon today, these two scope about break even. The Hammer scope needs a set of rings, while the bug buster comes with the right size for your Kral bullpup, namely Weaver style rather than dovetail style. That alone would tip my decision to the Bug Buster.
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Imho bugbuster doesn't compare to the Vector Veyron (I think it's the 3-12x44). Surprisingly clear & bright glass.
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the bug buster will be a bit lighter and cheaper than the vector. airguns are pretty heavy as a whole, and think a bug buster helps with that issue.
i had a bugbuster paired with this: https://www.amazon.com/UTG-Offset-Airgun-Mount-Bi-direction/dp/B002TUSJRK on nearly all my rifles at one point. i have slowly sold them off as i have upgraded, but always have a couple around to throw on a new rifle.
i really think i would have been fine with bugbusters if i never upgraded tho.
i had a bugbuster paired with this: https://www.amazon.com/UTG-Offset-Airgun-Mount-Bi-direction/dp/B002TUSJRK on nearly all my rifles at one point. i have slowly sold them off as i have upgraded, but always have a couple around to throw on a new rifle.
i really think i would have been fine with bugbusters if i never upgraded tho.
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I am in agreement with sticman77 on the bugbusters being a great cheap scope starting point, always have a 3-9 and 3-12 laying about. When on sale their a great deal and they always appear for sale used as their owners chase scope nirvana.
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