Is optic damage a real thing with springers? Do the mounts work that claim to reduce scope shock?
Optic Damage for Springers?
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Yes, I killed two UTG scopes and was honest with them. They did warranty the second one, but would only give me two of their cheap scopes.
I have not tried a recoil mount. My problem was solved by replacing the factory spring and guides to make a smoother shot cycle, and by buying a Hawke AirMax.
I have not tried a recoil mount. My problem was solved by replacing the factory spring and guides to make a smoother shot cycle, and by buying a Hawke AirMax.
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yes it is very real,make sure scope is springer rated.There are 2 forces present in springer "kick" and many scopes are only rated for one of those forces. Do not reply on the mounts,they help.
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Wonder if anyone has tried reversing the piston travel ? then you would have both recoil in the same direction , Maybe even a bullpup springer ,. How weird is that ?
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I used the same UTG True platform scope on my RWS 48 for 7-8 yrs and now have it on a PCP, the 48 was putting out just under 19ftlbs for about 4500 shots. It depends on scope build as even springer rated scopes can be damaged, I think the older UTG scopes were better built.
Ive got another fixed parallax UTG thats been on at least 7-8 different springers ranging from 11ftlbs up to 23ftlb and its still going strong. Both of these scopes Ive had since 2012-13. Use good mounts, springer rated scope and keep everything tight on gun and you minimize your chances for damage. Have also blown up non springer rated scopes on the 48s and model 54s in as few as 25 shots.
Ive got another fixed parallax UTG thats been on at least 7-8 different springers ranging from 11ftlbs up to 23ftlb and its still going strong. Both of these scopes Ive had since 2012-13. Use good mounts, springer rated scope and keep everything tight on gun and you minimize your chances for damage. Have also blown up non springer rated scopes on the 48s and model 54s in as few as 25 shots.
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My HW77 has already cracked two front sight glass apertures. So yeah, they eat glass. I’ll be switching to plastic for the next set apertures. Should be better able to deal with the shock.
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Hawke Airmax scopes handle springer recoil very well. Nice reticle and lenses. Lifetime warranty. I have several.
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4K to 5K shots at about 17 FPE on my HW95K .22 with a Hawke Airmax 4-16 x 44 mm compact mounted with Hawke tactical 2 piece medium rings & no problems so far.
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