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Title: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: AirMojo on July 29, 2018, 07:50:40 PM
I'm pretty sure my favorite scope is the Bushnell Trophy 4-12x40 Adjustable Objective scope... not sure of the exact model number (newer one has a box that says 73-4124, but the picture on the box does not match the actual scope), but it looks like this one that I have on my FWB-124D... that's some pretty myrtle wood on there from Jim Maccari.

I also have one on my .22 R1-TK with JM power kit that I have had for many years now.

Just bought a used one on ebay for a .20 HW-77K that's been sitting in my gunsafe without a scope for several years... I transplanted whatever I had to something else... and decided it really needs one.

Don't think Bushnell makes this model any longer, but it was always highly recommended for springers !

Not sure how the new models compare, but would be interested to hear.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: DanD on July 29, 2018, 08:14:17 PM
I have Bushnell 4-12x40 Trophy SF DOA600 that I really like.  If it had a mil-dot reticle, it would be perfect. I'd like to try the Bushnell Engage 4-12x40, since it looks pretty much like the Trophy but with a better reticle.
I also really like a Leupold 3-9x33EFR that I had upgraded to the LR dot reticle.
I have a Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32 BDC on my 77k.  It seems to have a hint of spherical aberration,  but it fits the gun well.
Have fun!
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: AirMojo on July 29, 2018, 08:43:34 PM
Yeah, if the old Trophy had a mil-dot reticle, it would be pretty close to perfect.

The Leupold EFR 3-9x was my first airgun scope, and it is a favorite... moved it around to various air rifles over the years, and it now sits on my Hy-Score 810M recoiless match air rifle... that is probably my favorite air rifle to just relax and shoot... soothes my nerves really well ! :)

I do like the extra 12X focusing power... and the under 13 inche scope length always helps too.

I was intrigued by the Timberline, and should just get one and try it out... seem a lot of guys don't like the long eye relief ?


I have Bushnell 4-12x40 Trophy SF DOA600 that I really like.  If it had a mil-dot reticle, it would be perfect. I'd like to try the Bushnell Engage 4-12x40, since it looks pretty much like the Trophy but with a better reticle.
I also really like a Leupold 3-9x33EFR that I had upgraded to the LR dot reticle.
I have a Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32 BDC on my 77k.  It seems to have a hint of spherical aberration,  but it fits the gun well.
Have fun!
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Roadworthy on July 29, 2018, 10:21:36 PM
So far my favorite is the Sun TAC IV 6-24 X 50 AO but I'm open to suggestions.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 29, 2018, 11:33:30 PM
Hawke Airmax.....I have 2 of the 3-9x40's and 3 of the 4-12x40's
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: desmobob on July 30, 2018, 07:05:37 PM
I'll add a "+1" to the Hawke Airmax.  I am very happy with the ones I have (several).

Tight groups,
Bob
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: EMrider on July 30, 2018, 07:30:45 PM
Another Hawke Airmax fan here. I also really like the Nikon EFR 3-9x40AO.  The extra mag is nice on the Hawke, but the glass is better on the Nikon.

R
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: DanD on July 31, 2018, 10:59:04 AM

I do like the extra 12X focusing power... and the under 13 inche scope length always helps too.

I was intrigued by the Timberline, and should just get one and try it out... seem a lot of guys don't like the long eye relief ?

The Vortex Crossfire II 6-18x44AO BDC is another fine scope to consider if you like high magnification in a smaller form factor. I have one on my HW50S, and it's a great combo. You can literally shoot the wings of a gnat with that setup. The FOV is a little narrow for hunting, but it's a great scope for target shooting and plinking. Great glass for the money.
The eye relief is strangely long on the Burris. I had to mount much more forward than usual.
I've really come to appreciate side focus. It seems Bushnell has the lightest airgun rated offerings outside of the new Bug Buster.

Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: uglymike on August 04, 2018, 05:01:25 PM
Hawke Airmax 
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 26, 2019, 01:20:47 AM
So far my favorite is the Sun TAC IV 6-24 X 50 AO but I'm open to suggestions.

So you have 2 of them huh. Seen your review on amazon
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 26, 2019, 01:24:02 AM
Ebay I meant
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: vigilandy on May 26, 2019, 01:58:02 AM
For low powered springers (Diana 24, CZ631) I really like my Bushnell AR22. 
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: norm on May 26, 2019, 08:56:06 AM
Swfa 10 or 12 power
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Yogi on May 27, 2019, 11:50:48 AM
Mamba Lite with the SCB reticle.  Best reticle ever, IMHO. ;)

-Y
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Gear_Junkie on May 27, 2019, 08:13:35 PM
Another vote for Hawke Airmax Scopes
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: chiro972b on May 28, 2019, 09:56:09 AM
I didn't much like the Airmax. I do love my sidewinder for field target. My favorite general use scope is the Nikon EFR 3-9x40. I wish the reticle had some holdover aim points, but it is an amazing scope for under $200.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: larspawn on May 28, 2019, 10:20:45 AM
Ok this is a throwback but I still liked those old Wallyworld Centerpoint 4-16x44 scopes they used to have.  They were inexpensive, durable, had great warranty coverage, and worked really well on springers.  But the real advantage was being like $55 when I was buying them in quantity as I had to scope so many impulse purchases.  Yeah not as nice as Hawkes, Nikons, etc. but very good scope for the price.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 28, 2019, 04:10:48 PM
The TX wears a 4.5-14X-42 Hawke Tactical Sidewinder
The D52 and R1 both wear 4-16X Hawke Endurance
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: truck driver on June 06, 2019, 10:40:58 AM
New to the air rifle game but I picked up a Discovery VT-2 3-12x44 SF SFP with the Hawke reticle and seems to be working for me but then I haven't had it a month so I'm limited on just what I know I can do with it.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: lefteyeshot on June 06, 2019, 05:55:04 PM
Lately I've been buying the CP 3-9x32 mildot without AO $54 and the Simmons 3-9x40 mildot 30mm tube without AO $49 at Walmart. Easy to find and easy to return. Seems to me the first thing to go when they break is AO. I've only returned one of the CP's. It was broke when I got it.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Tommyzgunz on June 06, 2019, 06:05:31 PM
Hawke Airmax.....I have 2 of the 3-9x40's and 3 of the 4-12x40's

I have a couple of the airmax's on my pcp's as well. Good to see they would hold up to springers also.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Tommyzgunz on June 06, 2019, 06:06:22 PM
Another Hawke Airmax fan here. I also really like the Nikon EFR 3-9x40AO.  The extra mag is nice on the Hawke, but the glass is better on the Nikon.

R

If that's the Nikon target scope I heard it's a great scope.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 06, 2019, 11:00:25 PM
Hawke Airmax.....I have 2 of the 3-9x40's and 3 of the 4-12x40's

I have a couple of the airmax's on my pcp's as well. Good to see they would hold up to springers also.
The new Airmax scopes were designed and built expressly for spring piston air rifles. The Vantage series scopes are only rated for 12fpe or less, everything else they make is magnum springer rated.
Title: Re: What's Your Favorite Scope for a Springer ?
Post by: Tommyzgunz on June 07, 2019, 05:13:24 PM
Hawke Airmax.....I have 2 of the 3-9x40's and 3 of the 4-12x40's

I have a couple of the airmax's on my pcp's as well. Good to see they would hold up to springers also.
The new Airmax scopes were designed and built expressly for spring piston air rifles. The Vantage series scopes are only rated for 12fpe or less, everything else they make is magnum springer rated.

awesome