Scope for violent springer??

Okay, here goes. I have successfully used Hammers, Centerpoint and Simmons scopes on my rifles. Hammers scopes particularly on the break barrels. Hammers scopes can take the punishment from my Hatsan Striker 1000x and Winchester 1400cs. But the hammers mounts will walk and don't fit the scope stop holes on any of mine. The Hammers stop pins aren't threaded either, besides being too large in diameter. And on the Striker, The Hammers mount walked backwards 1/2", no matter how tight I got it. So, I hatched a plan. I removed the Hammers 4-bolt rail from the 3-9x32AO mildot scope and got out the Winchester mounts that came on their scope with the1400cs. 2 bolts on the rear ring, 1 bolt front. Then I spaced them to take two Hatsan scope stops with screws (it has 4 threaded scope stop holes) And used my Dremel and a drum sander to grind both ends of the one stop down about 1/64th of an inch. So I now use 2 Hatsan scope stops against each other and the rings bolted snugly up against them.



On the Winchester 1400cs, I used a Hammers 4-12x40AO mildot scope. But right off the bat, I also ordered (both scopes from Amazon seller Treadpro, real good seller). The Instapark 5-bolt Magnum air rifle mount for $20. It finally started slipping back a bit about 50 rounds or so ago.



So I'm thinking a heavier scope stop will be in order? Otherwise, that mount is working pretty good on the 1400cs .177 ultra magnum that kicks like lil mule.

Joe recommend to me aSWFA SS 10x42 Tactical 30mm for my RWS Diana 350 Magnum I love it . Its a straight 10 power adjustable objective I been using a Diana Bullseye ZR 1 mount.I did have a problem with the first SWFA scope but SWFA made it right and I have had no problems since 

Joe recommend to me aSWFA SS 10x42 Tactical 30mm for my RWS Diana 350 Magnum I love it . Its a straight 10 power adjustable objective I been using a Diana Bullseye ZR 1 mount.I did have a problem with the first SWFA scope but SWFA made it right and I have had no problems since

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That was an excellent call! I have two SWFAs and I will probably never buy any other brand.

Not many people know the story of the SWFA line of scopes. To keep it really short... The SEAL teams needed some glass. SWFA sold them some glass. End of story. Some of the best practical riflemen in the world shoot SWFA glass in the real world where making the shot is a life or death matter. And you can own one for one hell of a fair price. 

I picked up a nice, low cost airgun scope from Cabella's, at least that is what they are calling it. It comes as 4x32 or 2-7x32 for about $70. Optics are very clear and it carries a lifetime warranty. Not a bad little scope for the money. Currently being used on a BSA Airsporter without issue.

For around 80.00 on Amazon you will find the Hammers range of scopes. I have 4x the 3-9x40 AO. I got that scope for use on my Trail NP in .22. it was the third and only scope that G-D gun did not eat like popcorn. That gun went on to eat it's furniture, shearing off the bolts. In the end, that is how i got in to pcp, so not all that angry (anymore). 59.00 is not a lot to spend on a magnum Springer scope if you can deal with 9x max zoom and SFP. https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-3-9x40AO-Magnum-Spring-Rifle/dp/B0099XIJKC

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+1 I agree with you JimNM The Hammer's are a good way to go, they can be ordered with a one piece mount. Most break barrels effective range are with in 50yrds for pesting, and these scopes fit that range well, and dont cost an arm and leg. I had an UTG bug buster on my NP1 was ok held zero but did add a little more weight, and I didnt use the Illuminated Retical. So I replaced it with a Hammers 3-9x32AO. It lighted up and I feel balanced better in my hands. The one piece mount stop pin fit my NP1 just fine. Hasn't walked on me yet.You can get the Hammers with a mil-dot or tradition crosshairs

I prefer the standard mildot on the hammers, looks like this;



And the German-style mildot on my bigger Centerpoint's, like this;