What scopes have lasted for you on magnum springers?

[RacineJohn]

I enjoy shooting both PCP and springer, but have worn out a couple of scopes on the springers. I have been told that UTG scopes are durable on spring piston rifles, which is why they are so heavy. (I have a couple that have worked well so far, but I've only shot airguns for 2 1/2 years). 

I am getting a TX200 and want to use it for Field Target. I already have a 4-16 UTG. When I upgrade, (some day), what scopes are worth checking out? 

What scopes have lasted for you? 

 

[DualMagMike]

 I use several different scopes on my magnum springers, Bushnell Trophy 4-12, Bushnell Legend 5-15, Weaver V16, Simmons Pro Air 4-12 & 6-18, Swift 4-12. I would not consider a TX to be a Magnum though and I use a Hawke Airmax 30 SF IR 4-16 on mine.

 

[Franklink]

I had one of my fixed 20x SWFAs on an RX2 (HW90 and a notoriously harshly recoiling gas ram) for awhile and it held up just fine. Still use that scope, now on a different gun and it still tracks just fine, as well as holding its zero like it always has. They come in other fixed powers, depending on your intended use. Some argue that a fixed power scope has less internal moving parts to get busted up by big springer recoil, and I tend to agree. 

 

[HW97.22Sniper]

2nd on the SWFA's on springers. They're built tough but i don't think they range well enough for field. A lot of scope for the money.

 

[biohazardman]

I have a Diana 45 and it killed at least six scopes. Hawke Airmax 4x12x40 dead, Falcon Tactical 4x14x44 dead, UTG swat 3x12x44 dead. None of these scopes even lasted a hundred rounds on the gun. Then I put a Bushnell Trophy 4x12 on it and it lasted well before I took it off after 500+ rounds fearing it would break soon also. Put a cheap $39 Winchester 4X scope with AO on it and that has held up way better than anything else. Although I have not been shooting it much so that has to come into play a little. So basically what I am saying is that nothing I bolted up to this gun has lasted more than a thousand rounds. I picked up a Diana 54 more recently and put a Diana Bullseye mount on it to save my scope a Hawke Airmax 4x12x50 which has been on it for at least a thousand rounds now with no problem.

Link is to the newer version 30mm with inserts for the one inch scopes mine is a basic one inch scope unit only.

https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Bullseye_ZR_1_Pc_Mount_Fits_1_and_30mm_tubes_11mm_Dovetail_0_04_Droop_Compensation_Recoil_Compensation/5495



Targets shot with the new mount and scope here;

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/shot-some-targets-50-yards-with-the-diana-54/

 

[Flintlock]

I'm subscribed to this thread as I've been shooting a Gamo Whisper Fusion Elite that wrecked a few scopes.

 

[SDellinger]

Tasco varmint mil dot 2.5X10 has been on my gas ram RX2 25 cal for a long time with no problems. It is an older scope bought around 2009.

 

[Yo]

Leupold EFRs Japan Bushnell Trophys and Elites and Japan Weaver V16 and Phillipines OLD Simmons all held up and Korea Swift's and Filipino OLD Bushnell Legend AO (this one's FANTASTIC!!!).

I would assume safe to state all scopes made in Japan would be up to the task.

 

[RacineJohn]

Thanks, everyone! DualMagMike is right, I don't consider the TX200 a magnum either. But I want a scope that can handle a magnum anyhow. Like many Americans, I like overkill!  

 

[profsrgary]

Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach1. 22,000 shots on a UTG True Hunter 3X9 AO. The only problem found is as with most budget scopes the fast focus loosens up and causes poi change. The pic shows that I installed some Orings to correct. Unfortunately adjustment is reduced.

 

[Glenroiland]

I have had good luck with Vortex and Leupold. The one vortex that lost its reticle, according to vortex, was a direct result of me over-tightening the mounts and partially crushing the tube. It held up to over 6,000 anyway, and the vortex VIP warranty was fantastic. So far, the sig whiskey asp scope has been great bang for buck (got it for $130 delivered)and is holding up well.

 

[Maizen]

Bushnell Banner 4-12x40.