It's been 15 years since I scoped a springer, back then Leupold 6.5-20 EFR was the way to go. Now that scope sits on my Rimfire silhouette rifle, a CZ 452 Grand Finalle. I need a scope and mount for a .22cal HW-85. Prefer a variable with at least 20X top magnification, and a lot of elevation range, that will withstand the dual recoil of a springer. Budget is around $500, was looking at Sightron S-tac 4-20 what others would be worthy contenders that I should consider?
Need scope reccomendation.
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Bushnell forge FFP are on sale right now on midwayusa. They have 50 MOA in the reticle and 80 MOA on the 27x and 60 MOA on the 18x models
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The new Bushnell Forge scopes are great. The 4.5-27 power is more than $500 but a great scope and it's a terrific deal. Luckily for you, the scope manufacturers are really stepping up their game lately with more to come... Bushnell Forge, Nikon Black FX1000, Athlon Ares or Midas Tac, Vortex, SWFA, Leupold, etc... There's a lot of good glass out there for $500 or less. Let us know what you decide!
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Man, I really love my Bushnell Forge scopes... I have 3-18 SSP and the 4.5-27 FFP .... great scopes and the price at Midway is insane! Cheaper than what I paid with my military discount.
25yds min focus, however, in my back yard @ 32 yards, they're both are clear as a bell. At 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards, a pure joy!!!
--Carl
25yds min focus, however, in my back yard @ 32 yards, they're both are clear as a bell. At 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards, a pure joy!!!
--Carl
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But yeah I think you will be very hard pressed to beat the 27x FFP model for the price they are being offered at currently. Awesome turrets, clear glass, awesome reticle.
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I went a step up from the Athlon Argos that a lot of airgunners are mounting, to the Athlon Helos and like it. It is more than $500.00 retail, but can be gotten cheaper with some patient searching. Aside from having good specs and glass, it also carries a lifetime warranty which is nice if your gun knocks the guts loose. It focuses down to ten yards, which is a must for backyard shooting.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/athlon-optics-brand.html
https://www.opticsplanet.com/athlon-optics-brand.html
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I use Hawke scopes exclusively. My spring rifles all have Hawke Airmax 30SF 6-24x56 while my pcps all have Sidewinder 6x24x56 FFP scopes. Really satisfied after years of terrific service.
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Aztec 5.5x25 x 50 FFP just installed on my HW98 .
got it from Ken at southern precision air weapons.
nice review video by cyclops videos
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HC1WZnym9Ro
got it from Ken at southern precision air weapons.nice review video by cyclops videos
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HC1WZnym9Ro
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Aztec 5.5x25 x 50 FFP just installed on my HW98 .
got it from Ken at southern precision air weapons.
nice review video by cyclops videos
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HC1WZnym9Ro
I love my Aztec Emerald, I shoot through it everyday. Has an awesome air gun friendly recticle, illumination. In good conditions any pest, black walnut piece of chalk, etc. out to 60 plus yards is toast. Been using about a year and am very happy with it still. Going forward for hunting and pests I will only purchase FFP scopes.
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