Hello Everyone,
I just bought a Diana 470th and I am trying to decide which drooper base and rings to get and scope to use. I do not know 100% if it needs a drooper base, but it looks like it will and I would rather have it than not. Plus I will be using weaver rings and need to order those as well.
Drooper Base-
I have used the UTG base before, but saw the Hawke (and it's adjustability) and it caught my interest.
Hawke
UTG
Has anyone used the Hawke base? Any good? Does it hold on a magnum springer?
Rings-
I think I am set on using Hawke weaver rings or Burris Signature Zee rings with the inserts. I have the Hawke rings with the UTG drooper base on my Diana 34P and it has never moved. The Burris Signature Zee rings interest me as they claim extra holding ability and that can't hurt with the power of the 470.
Burris Signature Rings
Has anyone used the Burris Signature Zee rings on a springer?
Scope-
My original plan for a scope was a Bushnell Engage 3-12x42 with a 30mm tube, though I have an SWFA SS 12X and an Optisan EVX 10x44i as well. These other scopes are from PCP guns, but with them being easy on scopes I figure that I should put the toughest scope on the big springer.
Anyone have experience with a Bushnell Engage (30mm tube only) on a magnum springer? I called Bushnell to find out and after the guy put me on hold to ask he came back and said it should hold up to a springer. If not he said they will warranty it.
I have read that the SWFA SS line is springer rated, though I am awaiting an answer from Optisan about the 10x44i. Anyone use either of these on a springer, particularily a magnum springer?
Thanks for the help!
I just bought a Diana 470th and I am trying to decide which drooper base and rings to get and scope to use. I do not know 100% if it needs a drooper base, but it looks like it will and I would rather have it than not. Plus I will be using weaver rings and need to order those as well.
Drooper Base-
I have used the UTG base before, but saw the Hawke (and it's adjustability) and it caught my interest.
Hawke
UTG
Has anyone used the Hawke base? Any good? Does it hold on a magnum springer?
Rings-
I think I am set on using Hawke weaver rings or Burris Signature Zee rings with the inserts. I have the Hawke rings with the UTG drooper base on my Diana 34P and it has never moved. The Burris Signature Zee rings interest me as they claim extra holding ability and that can't hurt with the power of the 470.
Burris Signature Rings
Has anyone used the Burris Signature Zee rings on a springer?
Scope-
My original plan for a scope was a Bushnell Engage 3-12x42 with a 30mm tube, though I have an SWFA SS 12X and an Optisan EVX 10x44i as well. These other scopes are from PCP guns, but with them being easy on scopes I figure that I should put the toughest scope on the big springer.
Anyone have experience with a Bushnell Engage (30mm tube only) on a magnum springer? I called Bushnell to find out and after the guy put me on hold to ask he came back and said it should hold up to a springer. If not he said they will warranty it.
I have read that the SWFA SS line is springer rated, though I am awaiting an answer from Optisan about the 10x44i. Anyone use either of these on a springer, particularily a magnum springer?
Thanks for the help!