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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => PCP/CO2/HPA Air Gun Gates "The Darkside" => Topic started by: SILENT SQUIRREL on December 03, 2019, 12:00:08 PM
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Good morning
I'm considering either the Burris 2-7x32 Droptine Rim Fire or the Vortex2-7x35 Diamondback Rim Fire for use on my PCP rifles
Most likely use will be the Freedom/Liberty 22 or the Sumatra 25.
My question is
Will either or both of these scopes stand up to use on a PCP?
My impression is that they will; but would like some knowledgeable advice.
Sales end today!!!
Sorry for the rush
Thanks
Ed
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Pretty much any scope will stand up to a PCP.
It is magnum springers that are usually the scope killers.
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If it doesn't have AO I'd look for one that does.
Optic Planet has it for less than $200 which I think you can find a scope with those features and AO.
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I opt for the side focus AO and also at least 40mm instead of 32.
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If it doesn't have AO I'd look for one that does.
Optic Planet has it for less than $200 which I think you can find a scope with those features and AO.
This ^^^
Those scopes are focused at 50 yards. You really need a scope without fixed parallax for best accuracy at different ranges.
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Yep, I didn't even look at those scopes for the parallax.
I prefer AO (Adjustable Objective) and 10 yards to infinity adjustment or closer.
Both of those scopes have parallax/focus set/fixed at 50 yards. Not good for air guns.
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Here is a nice 2-7x32 Bushnell with side focus parallax adjustment:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-2-7x32-rimfire-riflescope-w-bdc-reticle-matte-black.html (https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-2-7x32-rimfire-riflescope-w-bdc-reticle-matte-black.html)
And this one is the newer version with a 36mm objective:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-riflescope-2-7x36mm.html (https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-riflescope-2-7x36mm.html)
Taso
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Thanks to each of you that have replied so quickly.
I will explore AO further; & definitly take a look at the 2 Bushnel options
Ed
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Here is a nice 2-7x32 Bushnell with side focus parallax adjustment:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-2-7x32-rimfire-riflescope-w-bdc-reticle-matte-black.html (https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-2-7x32-rimfire-riflescope-w-bdc-reticle-matte-black.html)
And this one is the newer version with a 36mm objective:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-riflescope-2-7x36mm.html (https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-riflescope-2-7x36mm.html)
Taso
How close do those focus? All I saw was that they are side focus/parallax. Nothing about how close, although I may have missed it.
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I don't have any of the larger objective scopes but on the Bushnell listing page they state 10 yards for the 2-7x36mm.
I do have a couple of the 32mm objective scopes and they do focus down to 10 yards.
Taso
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I have a Bushnell AR 2-7 on my pumper. You won’t regret buying that scope. Way overbuilt.
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Here is a nice 2-7x32 Bushnell with side focus parallax adjustment:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-2-7x32-rimfire-riflescope-w-bdc-reticle-matte-black.html (https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-2-7x32-rimfire-riflescope-w-bdc-reticle-matte-black.html)
And this one is the newer version with a 36mm objective:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-riflescope-2-7x36mm.html (https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-ar-optics-riflescope-2-7x36mm.html)
Taso
How close do those focus? All I saw was that they are side focus/parallax. Nothing about how close, although I may have missed it.
This one is 10 yards, Kerry
https://www.bushnell.com/products/riflescopes/ar-optics/ar-optics-riflescopes-2-7x36/ (https://www.bushnell.com/products/riflescopes/ar-optics/ar-optics-riflescopes-2-7x36/)
I'm thinking that I need to learn more before buying
Must say though
What drew me the Burris and the Vector without AO was the weight.
11.9 & 12.3 oz respectively
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I personally like the 2x7x32 sizing.
I'm not sure about the Burris you are asking about. The AO is really important, at least for me and I currently have the Hawke 2-7×32 AO and it works nice, can focus down to 3-5 yards, and works well out to 50-yards. 7 power and the small objective can be an issue depending on what size the target is.
I also have the Barska 2x7x32 AO as well. I had to do a warranty return on the first one as the glass had a fuzzy lower guadrant. The warranty return cost $15 and postage to return, however was able to talk them down to $10. The replacement seems to be on level with the Hawke as far as clarity goes.
The 2x7x32 is a winner. And as others have said, PCP is not hard on a scopes.
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i also have a bushnell AR on my umarex gauntlet .25 but mine is the 4.5-18x40 . i'm liking it a lot ! the reticle is not the glass etches so many folks here insist on but it's very usable for my purposes . having said that i am looking forward to getting my hawke 6-24x44 varmint back to put on it and save the bushnell for (hopefully) a .357 bulldog next summer/fall .
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Thanks again everyone
I bought the Hawke 2-7 AO with illuminated reticle
Optics Planet after discounts $104 +tax, shipped free
I am a dedicated iron sights shooter; but the interest of learning how this stuff works I've just bought my first scope
Ed
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Thanks again everyone
I bought the Hawke 2-7 AO with illuminated reticle
Optics Planet after discounts $104 +tax, shipped free
I am a dedicated iron sights shooter; but the interest of learning how this stuff works I've just bought my first scope
Ed
I have one of these and love it. I think you'll be happy with it.
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Beginner here, but I did a lot of asking questions re' a scope for my 9ft/ib rifle.
Lots of replies suggested the Simmons Whitetail & Hawke Vantage 2-7x32 AO.
The Simmons scope was difficult to source here in the UK, so I ended up going for the Hawke - and what a difference it is to the Centerpoint 4x32 that came supplied with my rifle.
I highly recommended the Hawke.
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Beginner here, but I did a lot of asking questions re' a scope for my 9ft/ib rifle.
Lots of replies suggested the Simmons Whitetail & Hawke Vantage 2-7x32 AO.
The Simmons scope was difficult to source here in the UK, so I ended up going for the Hawke - and what a difference it is to the Centerpoint 4x32 that came supplied with my rifle.
I highly recommended the Hawke.
CenterPoints are considered junk by most people who have very much experience with scopes. Especially their lower end, "comes on the gun" scopes.
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Thanks again everyone
I bought the Hawke 2-7 AO with illuminated reticle
Optics Planet after discounts $104 +tax, shipped free
I am a dedicated iron sights shooter; but the interest of learning how this stuff works I've just bought my first scope
Ed
How did you get that price? Did you have a coupon code?
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One more vote for the Hawke Vantage. Best scopes for the money.
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Thanks again everyone
I bought the Hawke 2-7 AO with illuminated reticle
Optics Planet after discounts $104 +tax, shipped free
I am a dedicated iron sights shooter; but the interest of learning how this stuff works I've just bought my first scope
Ed
How did you get that price? Did you have a coupon code?
Yes, I used a coupon
Here is how it worked for me
I had the scope up on my screen & where the price was indicated & crossed out there was also a button "ADD TO CART FOR YOUR SPECIAL PRICE"
I clicked that and in the shopping cart thee was a special
I then went to the Check Out page tried the 11% off coupon code.
To my surprise it worked
I just went to Optic Planet
It seems that the special price is not there for the one I bought but is available for the Vantage 2x7 (1" tube, no illumination)
https://www.opticsplanet.com/hawke-sport-optics-vantage-2-7x32-riflescope.html (https://www.opticsplanet.com/hawke-sport-optics-vantage-2-7x32-riflescope.html)
The good news is the discounts code if it works is now 13%
I have not tied it
Good luck
Ed
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Thank you.
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Amen, on the Hawk Vantage. I have one on my R7. It is an awesome little scope!! This combo is my backyard squirrelminator. :)