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Title: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: Bad News Beeman on February 11, 2022, 02:37:59 PM
Hi all, not sure if this gate is the right place considering the post is about optics but let's give it a shot.

Are there any air gun-qualified scopes out there that sport the distinct German reticle below? Technically called German reticle #1.

(https://i.imgur.com/ZWbtUvkm.jpg)

I'm trying to outfit my Diana K98 with at optic that will more closely match the "authentic" rig that the WW2 snipers used. But I'm not about to blow $300 on a ZF39 reproduction that will shatter on the first recoil, let alone probably not easily mount to standard 11mm rails. So any modern options would definitely be preferred, but these are not easily found. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: jkingrph on February 11, 2022, 07:25:32 PM
No real idea on that one, but it would be nice.  I have an old Weaver, K2.5 or 3x with a German style post reticule, all 3 posts in it are pointed, and the other has a post and crosshair which is also nice.. I have them mounted on a couple of Marlin 39a Mounty .22 rifles. I don't think I would want to risk them on a springer though.
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: Yogi on February 11, 2022, 07:27:44 PM
Do a google search.

-Y
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: happymecanic on February 11, 2022, 08:48:54 PM
Searching on ebay might get results. I quickly found this: https://www.ebay.com/str/visionkingoptics?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563 (https://www.ebay.com/str/visionkingoptics?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563)

Don't know about reliability on a high-power springer though, however these scopes have etched reticles and are rated to 1000 G. HTH.
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: Bad News Beeman on February 11, 2022, 09:39:29 PM
Searching on ebay might get results. I quickly found this: https://www.ebay.com/str/visionkingoptics?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563 (https://www.ebay.com/str/visionkingoptics?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563)

Don't know about reliability on a high-power springer though, however these scopes have etched reticles and are rated to 1000 G. HTH.

Thanks for the link, but which scope in particular are you referring to? At a glance, seems like these all have more modern reticles.
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: Steelontarget on February 11, 2022, 09:46:53 PM
If I remember correctly, the German scopes of WWII had a 28 mm tube diamete.

It doesn't have a the German reticle but I have this one on my K98.

https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html?___SID=U (https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html?___SID=U)

This is my rifle but I have removed the moderator.
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: Back_Roads on February 11, 2022, 10:20:51 PM
 Here is something close,, and a better price than yhe ones I have been wanting. . https://www.opticsplanet.com/ncstar-str-series-full-size-scope-1-6x24mm-rifle-scope.html (https://www.opticsplanet.com/ncstar-str-series-full-size-scope-1-6x24mm-rifle-scope.html)
(https://op2.0ps.us/978-550-ffffff-no-upscale/opplanet-ncstar-str-series-full-size-scope-rifle-scope-1-6x24mm-30mm-tube-green-red-illumination-low-power-variable-reticle-green-lens-black-seefl1624g-main.jpg)
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: happymecanic on February 12, 2022, 05:36:45 AM
Searching on ebay might get results. I quickly found this: https://www.ebay.com/str/visionkingoptics?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563 (https://www.ebay.com/str/visionkingoptics?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563)

Don't know about reliability on a high-power springer though, however these scopes have etched reticles and are rated to 1000 G. HTH.

Thanks for the link, but which scope in particular are you referring to? At a glance, seems like these all have more modern reticles.

I found this one had an interesting reticle for the price: https://cutt.ly/bO6FKXe (https://cutt.ly/bO6FKXe)

This one also, but a little pricier: https://cutt.ly/CO6Gn8K (https://cutt.ly/CO6Gn8K)
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: JP806 on February 12, 2022, 02:31:08 PM
If you want to protect your scope, these are not authentic period mounts but may save whatever scope(s) you want to mount on your Diana K98. Diana bullseye zero recoil mount or the Sportsmatch dampa mount. 
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: lefteyeshot on February 12, 2022, 03:44:46 PM
I've seen some at Optics Planet but the lines from the sides go all the way to the center post.
Title: Re: German Reticle Air Gun Scopes
Post by: mobilehomer on February 12, 2022, 03:53:40 PM
Hi all, not sure if this gate is the right place considering the post is about optics but let's give it a shot.

Are there any air gun-qualified scopes out there that sport the distinct German reticle below? Technically called German reticle #1.

(https://i.imgur.com/ZWbtUvkm.jpg)

I'm trying to outfit my Diana K98 with at optic that will more closely match the "authentic" rig that the WW2 snipers used. But I'm not about to blow $300 on a ZF39 reproduction that will shatter on the first recoil, let alone probably not easily mount to standard 11mm rails. So any modern options would definitely be preferred, but these are not easily found. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Contact Leupold. They may be able to fix you up. It might not be cheap, but it will be correct. And ALL their scopes are air gun rated.