I got this scope when I bought my Bulldog. I really didn't shoot the Bulldog much, so I never really payed much attention to the scope. After selling that gun, the scope has just sat in the box. I actually forgot I had it.
I had ordered a new scope for my .22 Maximus as the 6x scope it wore just wasn't enough mag for me. The scope I had ordered ended up being on back order with no estimated date of arrival. I decided to cancel the order and decided I would just keep the 6x on the Maximus for the time being.
Last night I decided to reblue an old gun I had laying around and when I went to grab it, I noticed the Centerpoint scope box hidden on top of that particular gun safe. Wasn't even sure what was in the box but low and behold it was that massive 30mm 4-16x56 etched scope.
I first finished my bluing job and then commenced to fiddle with the scope. I actually really like the super thin mil-dot reticle and decided to throw that big beast on my .22 Maximus. Found some 30mm dovetail rings and luckily they worked perfect.
This scope is massive, but surprisingly doesn't make the Maximus unbalanced or top heavy. Maybe it is the big Clague LDC that helps keep it balanced? But, regardless, the gun still shoulders nice and still comfortable for off hand shooting. Keep in mind almost every scope I own is a tank, so I don't get too worried about weight.
I always loctite all my screws probably an old habits from springers, but I still like to put blue on every screw and give em plenty of time to cure prior to shooting.
Today was a pleasantly warm afternoon with very little wind, so I went out before work and zeroed the scope. I was quickly on bullseye and just a few shots to fine tune and verify it was on at 15 yards before moving back when a hosp landed on top of the chicken coop. Made quick work of him then back to 30 yards and finished plinking away at 50 and 75.
While I do own and have owned numerous high end scopes, I tend to spend $200 or less for my hunting air rifles. My only real sticking points are the scopes must hold zero and have a functioning parallax adjustment and glass that gives a clear sight picture.
This scope is a surprise as it was very clear, side focus works great, and the etched mil-dot reticle is nice and thin but still very visible even in low light and bright sun. For the $179 price tag I think it is worth the money. I think most people would be turned away by this scopes overall size as it is a behemoth. I will admit that because of its large size, I would not have purposely bought this scope to put on a Maximus, but with nothing else to do with it, it saved me from buying another scope and it doesn't make the gun feel clunky although it surely looks clunky.
Here is the pyramyd link
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/CenterPoint_4_16x56_AO_Rifle_Scope_Mil_Dot_Reticle_1_4_MOA_30mm_Tube/5818
I had ordered a new scope for my .22 Maximus as the 6x scope it wore just wasn't enough mag for me. The scope I had ordered ended up being on back order with no estimated date of arrival. I decided to cancel the order and decided I would just keep the 6x on the Maximus for the time being.
Last night I decided to reblue an old gun I had laying around and when I went to grab it, I noticed the Centerpoint scope box hidden on top of that particular gun safe. Wasn't even sure what was in the box but low and behold it was that massive 30mm 4-16x56 etched scope.
I first finished my bluing job and then commenced to fiddle with the scope. I actually really like the super thin mil-dot reticle and decided to throw that big beast on my .22 Maximus. Found some 30mm dovetail rings and luckily they worked perfect.
This scope is massive, but surprisingly doesn't make the Maximus unbalanced or top heavy. Maybe it is the big Clague LDC that helps keep it balanced? But, regardless, the gun still shoulders nice and still comfortable for off hand shooting. Keep in mind almost every scope I own is a tank, so I don't get too worried about weight.
I always loctite all my screws probably an old habits from springers, but I still like to put blue on every screw and give em plenty of time to cure prior to shooting.
Today was a pleasantly warm afternoon with very little wind, so I went out before work and zeroed the scope. I was quickly on bullseye and just a few shots to fine tune and verify it was on at 15 yards before moving back when a hosp landed on top of the chicken coop. Made quick work of him then back to 30 yards and finished plinking away at 50 and 75.
While I do own and have owned numerous high end scopes, I tend to spend $200 or less for my hunting air rifles. My only real sticking points are the scopes must hold zero and have a functioning parallax adjustment and glass that gives a clear sight picture.
This scope is a surprise as it was very clear, side focus works great, and the etched mil-dot reticle is nice and thin but still very visible even in low light and bright sun. For the $179 price tag I think it is worth the money. I think most people would be turned away by this scopes overall size as it is a behemoth. I will admit that because of its large size, I would not have purposely bought this scope to put on a Maximus, but with nothing else to do with it, it saved me from buying another scope and it doesn't make the gun feel clunky although it surely looks clunky.
Here is the pyramyd link
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/CenterPoint_4_16x56_AO_Rifle_Scope_Mil_Dot_Reticle_1_4_MOA_30mm_Tube/5818
