Matthias,You bring up an interesting question, and - unfortunately - you will get MANY different answers with issues of PERSONAL likes and dislikes.Let me suggest - if you have not already - go to youtube and look for Cyclops Videos, Joe Rhea. I have nothing to do with the man, nor do I know him, but he covers a LOT of questions, and his reviews are pretty good! I have learned a lot more than I thought I knew, and busted a few myths along the way, regarding scopes, selection, power, etc.I own 7 or 8 scopes right now, that I personally like, and have gone through a couple dozen - the good, the bad AND the ugly . Your budget would allows for a decent scope selection to cover your needs as described. MY critea are now simple: Etched reticle (mildot - I hold, I don't click), clear image, 10y (or closer!) minimum focus WITH a side wheel, up to 16x power (actually 12 is fine, I only shoot to 30y - but even out to 80, 16x is fine) Anything else is a bonus. Better UTGs and Medium Hawke do fine for me!Cheers
I am also interested in a new scope, I have heard a lot of good things about the athlon.I will check the Cyclops Videos, Joe Rhea.I have heard it said that a scope should cost about the same as the gun. But I am too cheap for that. So maybe $400.
............... You can get a very, very good scope for less than $300.
Is there a short list for sub $400 scopes?
Awesome list and great work. Thank you for taking precious time to compile this list. Time is our most precious resource!And to answer the weight question- 2 things make a huge difference shooting offhand- weight and balance. So a heavier scope, or higher mounted scope, or heavier and higher mounted scope, can and probably will throw that balance off!!Also on a spring gun, heavier scopes are more likely to slip in the rings!
^ kinda like when Woo Daves (or was it mark davis?) won the Bassmaters Classic with some Zebco spincast combos. Better equipment moght make things easier but at the end of the day, it's the shooter that makes the difference.
Quote from: Bryan H. on November 17, 2018, 01:20:33 PM^ kinda like when Woo Daves (or was it mark davis?) won the Bassmaters Classic with some Zebco spincast combos. Better equipment moght make things easier but at the end of the day, it's the shooter that makes the difference.Hey Bryan,I am confused ...... does Daves or Davis fish? or shoot? Or could you shoot with a Zebco? Or do you shoot fish .... LOL Cheers
Quote from: HunterWhite on November 17, 2018, 12:21:21 PMIs there a short list for sub $400 scopes?Yes, there is, since 2 minutes ago at https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=150936 Comprehensive scope comparison list, $300 to $500 scopes. With specs and prices. Now y'all be nice boys'n girls and wait for Christmas.... [vigorous finger wagging]