I have a couple of these, they work great and the illuminated reticle helps a lot too and this one is less than what I paid for either of mine:http://doddsports.com/hawkevantageir2-7x32aoredgreenmildotill.aspx
Thanks for the very helpful posts and links. I did not realize the Hawke Airmax could be bought at such a good price, plus about $15 to ship, still hard to beat.I guess the question is whether getting down to 2x or up to 9x is more important (2-7x32 vs. 3-9x40). I'm tempted to go with 3-9x40, but I can't see shooting an HW30s at a longer distance than 40 yards for target practice, let alone under 30 yards at most for squirrel head shot.Any thoughts?Oh, and I've seen the Nikon Prostaff Target EFR 3-9x40 (, $172 shipped) recommended. How does the Hawke Airmax compare with the Nikon Prostaff Target?
If you are going with a 3-9 X scope I would suggest you consider a 40 mm Objective to maintain the brightness at the higher magnifications.... I have a couple of 3-9 x 32 scopes, and find them rather dim at 9X (3.5mm Exit Pupil) on a cloudy day, let alone at dawn or dusk.... Bob
Quote from: rsterne on October 21, 2017, 12:56:08 PMIf you are going with a 3-9 X scope I would suggest you consider a 40 mm Objective to maintain the brightness at the higher magnifications.... I have a couple of 3-9 x 32 scopes, and find them rather dim at 9X (3.5mm Exit Pupil) on a cloudy day, let alone at dawn or dusk.... BobThat makes sense.Any thoughts on the Nikon Prostaff Target EFR 3-9x40? Anyone? Sportman's Outdoor Superstore has them for $155 (https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/113651). I've never ordered from them, but they have a BBB A+ rating via the owner Vance Outdoors in Columbus, OH.
If that Nikon really only focuses down to 50 yds., I'd pass.... I want something that focuses down to 10 yards....Bob
Possibly, but the Ad at that link says "50 yds. - ?"Seems confusing....Bob