So Pops has a HW55. Awesome rifle. Currently it's wearing a Walther Diopter sight. At 83 he is having issues shooting it with such a small diopter sight. I would like to surprise him with a scope. Any ideas?
Jim
Jim
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Scope for a HW55
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Hawke Vantage. Good on Airguns. Very reasonable. He’d probably enjoy the 4x32AO. It’s light weight. Make sure it’s the Adjustable Objective model. Around $100.
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And the diopter is probably the original Weihrauch. Don’t let go of it! It’s worth more than a decent scope.
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Oh I get that. The sight is not up for trade. I'd just like something of quality to surprise Dad with. Needs AO, or a close paralax focus. Something with classic looks. I just haven't found it yet.
Jim
Jim
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I would think he’s going to like something that doesn’t change gun to much. Weight and bulk. Scopes get big and heavy in a hurry. This little 4x32 is about as small and light as you’ll find. Amazon under $100. Make pop’s happy. Good thinking.
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He'll need scope rings as well. Make sure and check the width between the dovetail grooves on the gun. Older guns measure 13mm, newer guns measure 11mm. Get him the correct size rings.
Sportsmatch makes a 13mm ring set. I have used a set before without any noticeable problem but another forum member said he experienced poor fit. Unfortunately I am not aware of anyone else who makes rings for 13mm dovetails but then, I haven't looked extensively. Figure out what you need and go from there.
You have been steered in the direction of small, low power scopes which is fine. If for some reason you consider higher magnification scopes with long scope tubes remember, the bell of the scope needs to clear the barrel locking lever, not just the breach when the barrel opens.
Your pops has a fine gun. Keep it and the rear diopter sight in the family!
Sportsmatch makes a 13mm ring set. I have used a set before without any noticeable problem but another forum member said he experienced poor fit. Unfortunately I am not aware of anyone else who makes rings for 13mm dovetails but then, I haven't looked extensively. Figure out what you need and go from there.
You have been steered in the direction of small, low power scopes which is fine. If for some reason you consider higher magnification scopes with long scope tubes remember, the bell of the scope needs to clear the barrel locking lever, not just the breach when the barrel opens.
Your pops has a fine gun. Keep it and the rear diopter sight in the family!
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A Clearidge Ultra RM 3-9X32 in gloss would be PERFECT. Nice and light, compact, and great build quality for the money. Would look just right on there. I have a couple and really like em.
Butttttt......
They are out of stock everywhere right now.
Butttttt......
They are out of stock everywhere right now.
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Good to know about the width of the dovetail. I wouldn't have ever checked that.
Thanks r1lover.
We plan on keeping it in the family. It is an amazing shooter.
Jim
Thanks r1lover.
We plan on keeping it in the family. It is an amazing shooter.
Jim
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I'm confused...is the gun and sight a Weihrauch or a Walther? Well anyhow...if he likes the iron sights, consider upgrading those instead.
An adjustable-aperture iris with a focusing 1.5X lens is a brilliant gadget, and makes a diopter sight much more versatile. You'll have a clearer and brighter view than with an OEM eye disk's tiny fixed aperture, and be able to adjust focus and depth-of-field. All whilst retaining the rifle's weight and balance, of course. Here's an example, but other brands and models are out there:
https://gehmann.com/en/530-Gehmann-iris-with-1.5x-diopter/GEH100144
You can also improve the front sight. Change out the OEM one with its obsolete M17 sleeve thread, to a Anschutz with M18 thread. Lots of after market accessories still made for those - clear sight disks, "eagle eye" lenses, custom metal inserts, as well as Anschutz's own huge range of inserts (HW only makes 6 for their sight). Anschutz globes fit fine on the Weihrauch muzzle grooves.
My pet Weihrauch HW 55 MM, with vintage Anschutz and Gehmann gadgets on both ends:
An adjustable-aperture iris with a focusing 1.5X lens is a brilliant gadget, and makes a diopter sight much more versatile. You'll have a clearer and brighter view than with an OEM eye disk's tiny fixed aperture, and be able to adjust focus and depth-of-field. All whilst retaining the rifle's weight and balance, of course. Here's an example, but other brands and models are out there:
https://gehmann.com/en/530-Gehmann-iris-with-1.5x-diopter/GEH100144
You can also improve the front sight. Change out the OEM one with its obsolete M17 sleeve thread, to a Anschutz with M18 thread. Lots of after market accessories still made for those - clear sight disks, "eagle eye" lenses, custom metal inserts, as well as Anschutz's own huge range of inserts (HW only makes 6 for their sight). Anschutz globes fit fine on the Weihrauch muzzle grooves.
My pet Weihrauch HW 55 MM, with vintage Anschutz and Gehmann gadgets on both ends:
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what Mike said!!Check out "Champions Choice" web site for a great selection of wonderful adjustable iris's. Can make a huge difference. My 71yo eyes love them.
YMMV,
Scott
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I'm looking at the adjustable irisis, also looking at a HW 35, maybe the old girl is a special occasion gun.
Hard to go wrong with both.
Jim
Hard to go wrong with both.
Jim
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I am 82+ and have this scope on my HW95L which I believe is an excellent scope, IR, SF, compact and accurate.
https://us.hawkeoptics.com/airmax-30-sf-compact-4-16x44-amx-ir.html
Cheek Pad. https://www.ebay.com/itm/193274935175
https://us.hawkeoptics.com/airmax-30-sf-compact-4-16x44-amx-ir.html
Cheek Pad. https://www.ebay.com/itm/193274935175
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I am 82+ and have this scope on my HW95L which I believe is an excellent scope, IR, SF, compact and accurate.
https://us.hawkeoptics.com/airmax-30-sf-compact-4-16x44-amx-ir.html
I have the same scope,and it is great. Where did you find that cheekpiece riser?
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Another vote for Hawke - simple, bright and very small.
https://us.hawkeoptics.com/airmax-2-7x32-amx.html
https://us.hawkeoptics.com/airmax-2-7x32-amx.html
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