Scope for HW-30s Springer

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I was looking for a scope for my new HW-30 and found the Burris Timberline 4.5-14x33 AO; parallax adjustable from 7 yards to infinity. Its appealing because its light, (15 oz.), and short, (11 5/16 inches). Seems like an ideal size match between scope and springer. However, its listed as a .22RF scope; no mention of being springer rated. The HW-30 is not a powerful springer, typically shooting .177 cal at 550fps.

I need advice from those familiar with this scope and/or this springer. For me, they seem to be a very good match, but I wonder ........ will this scope stand up to the mild HW-30?? I value any advice offered!

Joe in Tucson
 
I can't speak from experience but found this review on Amazon;

"What can I say.. Burris Timberline is known for quality glass.. Holds up to the springer community and has a great close focus distance.."

And it sounds like they would honor a warranty regardless, no questions asked.

"Burris will repair or replace your optic if it is damaged or defective. The warranty is automatically transferred to future owners.
  • No Repair or Replacement Charge
  • No Warranty Card Needed
  • No Receipt Needed
  • No Questions Asked"
 
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I think I can live with the long eye relief. If I find that it a problem, I can get around it by using off set rings. If it dosent work out, I can always return it and try something else. My prime concern is damage from the "double shuffle" springer recoil.

As you said, Choc, their warranty is excellent and that is part of what makes me lean toward giving it a try. I've used Burris scopes on varmint rifles and have been happy with their glass quality.

I'll wait to see what other input I get over the weekend, and make a decision Monday.

Thanks for your input!

Joe in Tucson. 
 
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I've been doing a lot of browsing and comparing specs among Burris, Nikon, Hawke and Clearidge. I've ruled out the Burris Timberline because of the very long eye relief. Out of the 3 remaining, it looks like the Clearidge RM is both noticably lighter and shorter than the other 2. Does anyone know if there have been any improvements in optical quality, (sharpness/resolution), in the Clearidge RM since the 2011 timeframe?
 
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Since my last post, I’ve been in touch with Clearidge. In answer to my question regarding improvements in optical quality in the last 6 to 7 years, their answer was , “No”. The optical quality is the same today as it was in 2011. No changes there, but they have added new reticules. And, I found a reference on YouTube indicating that the Clearidge is made by the same manufacturer that makes Weaver scopes. Based on my experiences with scopes over the last 70 years, Burris and Leupold are superior in optical quality to Weaver ..... YMMV

”Case Closed” :))

Joe in Tucson.
 
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As I was reading through this discussion between Joe and crutcherro I decided to give the Hawk Vantage 2x7x32 I believe a try. Anyway, thanks Joe. This really opened up the abilities of my HW30 Urban Pro compared to the HW Fixed 4x32 it came with. It has made a more capable rifle due to the clearness, brightness, focus and reticle. Great suggestion thanks again.
 
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hdrk1111,

I agree that Joe Wayne knows springers.... If the peep sight doesn’t do it for me, I’m following his suggestions with a Hawke scope too. The thing I love about my R7 is the accuracy, size and weight. I don’t want to screw it up with the wrong scope. Even with open rear sights, I’ve been impressed with her. 

I hope that my R7 will become a grandson gun...
 
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 StarI got a Beeman R7 because I’m a lefty and it has an ambidextrous stock. It’s the same as the HM30S otherwise. 
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