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PaulFWI · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2019, 11:24:29 AM »

I'm already waiting for dreamline stock so I can probably wait.

There are certainly more options than I thought initially!

cosmic · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2019, 11:43:28 AM »

https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/discovery-vt-3-ffp-4-16x44-sf-new-model-free-shipping/

PaulFWI · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2019, 11:52:59 AM »

So the Hawke "Compact" scopes are over 20 ounces – that hardly qualifies by my standards.

Tonycalves · « **Reply #23 on:** October 15, 2019, 05:28:53 PM »

The 3-12x44 discovery is a tad smaller 500 grams 10". I've been eyeing this one.

I have a sniper 3-12x32 ffp it's the same size as the utg 1" compact 3-9x32. $110 I think I like it for my Prod.

Just took a hike with my FX and utg 3-12x44 compact swat, and fell out of love with it.

deepbass9 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2019, 03:02:52 AM »

Quote from: KDX on October 14, 2019, 12:50:03 AM

I have a Leupold EFR..... The new version is the VX-Freedom EFR 3-9x33 and it will focus down to 10 meters.....

I have two of these and love them. 12 oz. and more scope than the numbers make them seem. I am slowly replacing all my hunting AG scopes with these. They are not long range precision scopes, they are hunting scopes so know what you're getting and you won't be disappointed. But they are great glass for my purpose and budget.

I hadn't thought about changing the reticle, though I know they do that...hmmm.

For anyone with the fine duplex, I inquired about subtensions...to the point on the bottom post and more if they had them. They only have measurements to the point on the bottom post:

3x - 9.25 MOA
9x - 3.5 MOA

PaulFWI · « **Reply #25 on:** October 17, 2019, 12:53:34 PM »

I really worry about using a scope without parallax adjustment but they sell these on Amazon so I could just buy one and return it if desired.

However I'm really drawn to the clearridge at this point– good reputation, 10 ounces, parallax adjustment, around $200

(The gun I want to buy is not in stock so I've been taking my time on this.)

UCChris · « **Reply #26 on:** October 17, 2019, 02:14:03 PM »

I am in a similar situation as you as I am setting up a regulated, detuned .177 Hatsan Flash for lightweight, farmyard type stuff. I am going to be putting on a Hawke 2-7x32 AO scope that I have laying around. It's only 15 oz.

Hawkeye51 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 18, 2019, 06:35:40 PM »

Just a thought, but I have taken a couple of old Tasco World Class scopes (decent glass for cheap) and changed the fixed paralax from 100 yards to around 35. Don't know how hard it would be on other brands, but pretty easy on those, and the results suprised me.

PaulFWI · « **Reply #28 on:** November 01, 2019, 08:56:59 PM »

My Leupold VX-Freedom EFR 3-9x33 came day. Optics look great and it is indeed LIGHT!

My .22 DreamPup comes Monday and I'll get it setup then, after I install the slug liner.

I think that gun's going to be quite a shooter.

Marc In Iowa · « **Reply #29 on:** November 01, 2019, 10:34:24 PM »

Quote from: PaulFWI on November 01, 2019, 08:56:59 PM

Leupold VX-Freedom EFR 3-9x33 came day.

What's the reticle like?

PaulFWI · « **Reply #30 on:** November 01, 2019, 10:40:27 PM »

Quote from: Marc In Iowa on November 01, 2019, 10:34:24 PM

Quote from: PaulFWI on November 01, 2019, 08:56:59 PM
Leupold VX-Freedom EFR 3-9x33 came day.

What's the reticle like?

Simple - fat lines then thin lines in the middle. No mil dots. Don't know the name for it.

I never use mil dots or holdover lines anyway.

Gerard · « **Reply #31 on:** November 01, 2019, 11:00:01 PM »

Duplex, I think. I have that in my Leupold 2-7x rimfire scope. Love the simplicity, but at distances where holdover starts to stack up it would be nice to have a few marks. Still, with some testing you can match up half the length of the thin line to a certain range, then the tip of the fat line, etc.

PaulFWI · « **Reply #32 on:** November 01, 2019, 11:20:58 PM »

Quote from: Gerard on November 01, 2019, 11:00:01 PM

Duplex, I think. I have that in my Leupold 2-7x rimfire scope. Love the simplicity, but at distances where holdover starts to stack up it would be nice to have a few marks. Still, with some testing you can match up half the length of the thin line to a certain range, then the tip of the fat line, etc.

I just go by how tall a squirrel/rabbit is, but, I basically shoot "flat" 95% of the time.

Gerard · « **Reply #33 on:** November 02, 2019, 01:13:44 AM »

Same here for squirrels. Problem came when I wanted to see what my heavily modified QB78D could do at 100 yards. Couldn't figure out holdover worth a darn. So when a friend wanted to get rid of an MTC Viper Pro 5-30x I bought that. Now I dial in the distance and hold centre anywhere, just need my rangefinder to work. Turns out the rig isn't great for accuracy at 100, but to about 75 I can keep it inside 2" anyway. And even there the higher magnification and rangefinding custom tape in the vertical turret help.

I've got the Leupold on an actual rimfire rifle now and it suits that just fine.

mcoulter · « **Reply #34 on:** November 04, 2019, 09:48:54 PM »

Here's a different option. I had the pleasure of doing a write-up about using this Sightmark 3x32 scope on my Diana 48 for Hector Medina. At 11 oz nobody will accuse it of being porky! And don't be too quick to write this off as a decent hunting scope at only 3x. I got great results with it out to about 45 or 50 yards.

https://sightmark.com/product.php?item=4&cat=215

https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/how-can-less-be-more

The only glitch I had with it was with the scope's illumination. I could send it back, but then again I can't remember actually needing it that often...

(Oh, the parallax is set to a convenient 30 yards on this scope!)

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