Maverick compact scope

The Helix FFP might be a good one for you. I have that on my Impact right now. And i switch from compact to my 600 all the time same scope. Im thinking about going to the titan but just because i want the illumination reticle. 

Athlon 2-12x42 would work great. I'm really impressed with mine!

If you have good vision with young eyes the MT 4-16 is a consideration. The reticle is too fine for me though.

Athlon Helos 2-12x42 for mine

For hunting the helix SFP is hard to beat

The Vector optics Veyron is another inexpensive but decent scope to consider although I would go with the second focal plane unit as the FFP reticle is fairly fine and can get lost when dialing down the power.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/vector-optics-veyron-3-12x44mm-rifle-scope.html

The Vector optics Veyron is another inexpensive but decent scope to consider although I would go with the second focal plane unit as the FFP reticle is fairly fine and can get lost when dialing down the power.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/vector-optics-veyron-3-12x44mm-rifle-scope.html

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fantastic little scopes, I had both. But because of the narrow field of view I have since moved on to other scopes. For it's size it simply can't be beat but I don't need it to be that small and I could do with a little bit of work out from a slightly heavier scope. LOL 



Also with only 12X mag hunting out to 100 yards would be a little tough unless you got amazing eyes of a hawk or hunting something much bigger than a sparrow or even a dove. 

Big fan of the Midas Tac 4-16 here. That new Helos does sound pretty awesome though! Wouldn't touch a Helix though. Definitely be a downgrade compared to the Midas Tac.

 
Cranky,


the options are vast...! That's the beauty of it!

(A) As you specify hunting out to 100 yards, well, then the top end magnification will be critical. A 12x at the top end probably isn't going to serve you well. A 16x or 18x magnification would be the minimum I'd consider. And for older eye, get more... (20x, 24x).

(B) Are you also stalk hunting, where game can pop up at 10 or 15y and you need to take a quick shot? Then the bottom magnification will also be important, or rather, the field of view (FoV) at the bottom end. A 15ft FoV (@100y) is going to delay quick target acquisition at such close range. A 25ft FoV would be much better.



(C) If you've decided for an FFP, a reticle with thick outside posts would help guide the eye toward the cross hair intersection when at low magnification. (I personally consider this critical for an FFP).



(D) You didn't say much about weight. You did say you're interested in a compact scope. But long range shooting and short length scopes are diametrically opposed to each other... -- so, you'll probably make a compromise.



(E) Are you OK with a gridded reticle (Christmas tree style)? Because a growing percentage of FFP scopes have it. (Some can't stand it, some won't buy a scope unless it has a grid.)



(F) Is an illuminated reticle important to you?



(G) OTHER features to consider: If you are a turret dialer, and you're shooting out to 100y, you might like a turret that gets you to 100y within ONE revolution of the elevation turret. The better scopes (with higher magnification) often come with turrets that don't just have 5 or 6 mils per revolution, but 10 (or 12) mils. Very nice!

Some come with a zero stop.

Some come with locking turrets.

Some come with revolution counters.





To make comparing the specs of different scopes easier, I made Scope Specs Tables. I'll attach two below.



Now, once you come up with some models that have the features you like, ask our scope glass specialist Odoyle if he has an opinion on those models. He seems to know glass like no other.



Happy scope shopping!

Matthias



Attachments:

Scope Specs Table 4-16x | 3-18x | 4-20x

View attachment SCOPE SPECS TABLE. For 6-24x, 5-25x, 5-30x. 122. 2021-03.1615267596.pdf



Scope Specs Table 6-24x | 5-25x | 5-30x

View attachment SCOPE SPECS TABLE. For 6-24x, 5-25x, 5-30x. 122. 2021-03.1615267658.pdf