hey guys looking to buy a new scope for my NP2. This is just my back yard pest control gun so want to find a decent scope for around $100.00. Leaning toward the bug buster but like to get other opinions.
Ideas on a new scope
- Thread starter Johnsgwh
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Check out the Bushnell 2-7 AR scope . I've owned a couple and are excellent scopes for that price . Midway has them for like 99$ sometimes
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They aren't quote-unquote airgun rated but they do have a lifetime warranty on them as far as I understand I bought 2 of them and show them nothing but Springer's and never had a problem
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I allways doubted that whole idea of reverse recoil theory. I heard the same thing about crossbows but I have an original Redfield 2 x7 mounted on a crossbow since 1985 and is still dead nuts spot on at 30 yards. Same as my Leupold on a 380 matrix for the last 3 years; no problem. I think at one time it was true and probably still is with cheaper scopes. I will look into the Bushnell. Thanks
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You are likely right in your ealier scope choices, John, BUT springers do show a pronounced two way recoil - 1st is hard (but usual/expected); 2nd in the opposite direction is the supposed "scope killer" and can also twist the gun somewhat - the rapid change between point 1 & 2 is what does for some scopes.
Leupold scopes have never let me down - they may not appear to be exciting compared with other brands offering more 'bells & whistles' but they always have very good glass and dependable adjustments.
Redfield scopes were even better on the mechanical robustness side (just quality of engineering really) until they started using 'El Cheapo' lens mounts - the concept was good, but the materials were cr@p in the long term. They then went bust.
What I'm saying is you may have examples (there) of riflescopes made to perform AND LAST,
newer scopes may not meet both of those criteria (wink, wink).
Leupold scopes have never let me down - they may not appear to be exciting compared with other brands offering more 'bells & whistles' but they always have very good glass and dependable adjustments.
Redfield scopes were even better on the mechanical robustness side (just quality of engineering really) until they started using 'El Cheapo' lens mounts - the concept was good, but the materials were cr@p in the long term. They then went bust.
What I'm saying is you may have examples (there) of riflescopes made to perform AND LAST,
newer scopes may not meet both of those criteria (wink, wink).
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The basic difference (once upon a time) between an airgun and a powder gun scope is, the reticle assembly in a airgun scope can't be knocked off its pivot points (by reverse recoil). Almost all good quality scopes, air or powder, are made captive nowadays. And, most now have warranties unheard of just a few years ago.
Sort of a sidelight.... Until about the early 50s, scopes designed for very high power rifles (460 Weatherby, 458 Winchester, etc.) had fixed reticles for obvious reasons—heavy recoil!. The mounts used adjustable cones to align the scope. Mount like this, are no longer made.
Sort of a sidelight.... Until about the early 50s, scopes designed for very high power rifles (460 Weatherby, 458 Winchester, etc.) had fixed reticles for obvious reasons—heavy recoil!. The mounts used adjustable cones to align the scope. Mount like this, are no longer made.
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Well I ordered the Bushnell 3x9 AR scope from Cabelas. Also got free shipping so wasn't to bad. Thanks Joe for the suggestion.
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