UTG Leapers? Give it to me straight.

Fishinwrench Forgot to mention that I also have two utg scopes a 4-16x40 on a synrod 22cal. has been on for at least 4 yrs now more than 6000 rds thru it no problems.Also a 4x32 tactical on a daisey 120 bb- a piece of sh---.going to try on another gun.As mentioned before watch Joe Rhea,s vids. I was lucky to buy a hawke from him last week will be going on a higher end gun. Myself I love leupolds, on all my pbs. Can't believe I'd spend more money on scope for a air gun than a pb.Myself being a newbie on this site ,still think
that the utgs are a good bang for the buck.Wish you the best of luck .
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if the scope is a 1" tube it won't hold up to the springer, so I've heard, the 30mm tube is stronger and heard they hold up to Springer abuse, also you might try using a heavier pellet to reduce the spring & piston slam, that's what kills most scopes on a springer, just a suggestion.
I myself have 7 UTG scopes of different types and I have not had a problem with any of them, they are not on a springer, I gave away the last springer I had, but I do have one on my AR style precision rifle .223 wylde and my Ruger SR762 and Saiga 7.62x39, no problems work great, the rest are on my PCP's, HW100, Sumatra, Texan and Dominator 1200, all work fine, a decent scope for the money, all have 30mm tubes and rings. 
I also have a couple Nikko's that came with some rifles and a Millet on my 30-06, nothing highend. I don't think I'll be sniping Rats at 300 yards any time soon, LOL.

Well now that we are in April 2021, bought a new HW95 and put a UTG/Leapers TRUE STRENGHT built like a tank 4 by 12 by 44 on it. Five shots at 25 yards and group is pellet on pellet. However decided to use one mil hold over and shoot at 50 yards and went to adjust A/O and the wheel just turns and the reticle built like a tank is spun diagonally in the scope. Tossed it in the pile headed for the dump. Really tired of bad products sold to us unsuspecting air gunners. I have a new Helix on the way. UTG will get no excuses from me, no tolerance and no more business. 

Cheers

Kit

No knowledge of the UTG but the Hawke 4-16 x 44 mm SF, IR Compact is an excellent scope mounted on my HW95L. I recommend this scope and Hawke CS is also very good if needed.

Seems any brand of anything made will have some who don't like them. I've had several UTG scopes that were perfectly functional and worth the money, one that functions great mechanically but is lacking a bit in clarity. I would say Scotchmo's post illustrates the brand potential well.

They are fine when purchased on sale like $100 off like my heads up back in December with the UMOA reticle (My favorite UTG reticle). 

Otherwise the 30mm SFP Centerpoint PLT BDC 3-12x44 for $104 from Wal-Mart with Lifetime Warranty can't be beat for the price that punches WAY above its price point in glass with an airgun useable reticle or the 30 day warranty refurbs for $59.76 from Wing Supply-Field Supply I posted a heads up on in February.

RISK FREE Springer scope option-

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/hawke-airmax-compact-lovers-sale-risk-free/

My RWS 350 in 22 caliber has eaten two Hawke Airmax scopes. I also did not get a “happy” letter from the warranty return center after the last one got eaten. The scopes may be fine on less powerful springers.

Hawke seem to have mixed reviews regarding loyal customer warranty support based on search function on this forum. Haven't heard anything negative about UTG warranty.

Go for the Athlon, on my first rig, Gamo Swarm fusion gen2. I used the Talos, recommended by Cyclops Joe. I used it for about 10 tins on the springer, got sick of the Gamo. I switched tp pcp, put it on a Gladius have gone through many many tins, no problems. Great customer service.

I have and use both UTG and Hawke. I like Hawke better but both work.

Just buy whatever's ON SALE-!!!

Sometimes you find Leapers UTG for $100 off IF you SHOP SMART.

Then there's Hawke on sale risk free at MidwayUSA RIGHT NOW-!

Brownells and Cameraland do have Hawkes on sale from time to time. Like almost half price if that matters.

Bushnell is a much cheaper brand alternative brother to Athlon if price matters to you.

i talked to someone at Bushnell last week asking about using my AR 4.5-18 on my diana 34 and he said to use another line of scopes . i asked which line expecting him to say legend or elite and he said ..... tasco . i thanked him and we said bye . i've read on forums where folks say their 4-16AO and 6-24AO mildot tascos have held up fine to mild springers like my 34 and they're very happy with them . i'm still going through analysis paralysis deciding what to put on my 34  

FWIW, Hawke CS has been outstanding when I used them.

FWIW, Hawke CS has been outstanding when I used them.

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I would say the same, if I could (probably). I've never needed to use them.

There's a 2-16x44 Leapers UTG on sale at extreemtactical. It's an 8 fold magnifiication scope. I have a UMOA reticle version it's OK when purchased on SALE. $139.95 with free shipping (may take up to 3 weeks though)

Send them in for warranty exchange if needby. Don't toss them-! Mount them on a PCP.

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