Which Scope to Buy?

[Conelty]

I was looking at scopes today and I was wondering what would be a good scope to buy.
1. Has to be under $140
2. Has to at least have a field of view of 44
3. More than 12x zoom
4. AO
5. Can't be a dot scope.

Thanks,
   Chase

[Dead nuts dog]

Hhawke 3x9x50

[Conelty]

It has to have more zoom than 3-9.

[Conelty]

How is the Hawke 4-12x50 AO IR?

[Singleshooter]

I run the Centerpoint 4-16 x 40 and have been happy with it so far.

[Dead nuts dog]

Don't know about the IR but Hawke ROCK'S!!!!!!!!

[jakerox43]

Leapers 4-16 or 6-24x50

[AirScopes]

Vector Optics 4-14x50 SF(!) 30mm best in class: $140 (Shipped)

http://airscopes.com

I sell the Hawke too, but this is what I USE!

[manowar669]

Wow, those scopes look great.  That 3.5-10X40 Tactical looks just like the Leupold M3 on my Rem LTR.  I'm definitely gonna order one of those in the next month or so.  One for an airgun, and probably a second one in a bit for my suppressed .22lr Savage.

[Jay]

Got one MW on an XL, its is a great clone of the Leupold M3, been shooting it for several months now an can't be more pleased with it, so much so I am thinking of trying one on a .300 win. mag I have.

[R.J.9]

Chicken I would get a hawk scope because the reticules look sweet.

[JonnyReb]

 Keep in mind Conelty, the size of these scopes. Any of the leapers that are high magnification tend to be very long and have a narrow field of view. They are aggravating scopes when compared to Hawkes or other higher quality scopes.  The hawk is the perfect scope to me, it's not to big and is fairly light for it's magnification power. Very well built and best of all to me, a VERY bright and wide field of view. Hawke makes a fine scope.

 The thing you might want to consider on the vector optics is the size of it. While it's said to be a very durable scope, it's a larger 30mm tube and because of this and other possible factors it weighs 21+ oz.  Thats not a big deal for target shooting but if your gonna haul it around in the woods, it might be worth considering a lighter scope. Just a thought.  J

[ChickenSlayer671]

Keep in mind Conelty, the size of these scopes. Any of the leapers that are high magnification tend to be very long and have a narrow field of view. They are aggravating scopes when compared to Hawkes or other higher quality scopes.  The hawk is the perfect scope to me, it's not to big and is fairly light for it's magnification power. Very well built and best of all to me, a VERY bright and wide field of view. Hawke makes a fine scope.

 The thing you might want to consider on the vector optics is the size of it. While it's said to be a very durable scope, it's a larger 30mm tube and because of this and other possible factors it weighs 21+ oz.  Thats not a big scope for target shooting but if your gonna haul it around in the woods, it might be worth considering a lighter scope. Just a thought.  J

+1 on this.

I've been searching for awhile myself for a light weight, medium length scope. The specs I wanted were....

* Magnum spring rated.
* 4-16x40/44
* Mil dot reticle.
* Side focus (minimum of 10 yards)
* Maximum length of 13" to 14".
* Maximum weight of 20 oz.

So far, the only scope that I have found was Hawke's Varmint SF 4-16x44. The length of the scope is 13.4 inches and weighs only 17.8 ounces (considering it has target turrets and a side focus).

It also has 1/2 mil dots which I think is great for airguns. You could also download Chairgun from Hawke and use the 1/2 mil dot reticle selection to get your hold over/under aiming points.

I ordered mine from Straight Shooters and on their website, they advertise it as a heavy recoil, spring rated scope. It also comes with see-through, flip up scope covers. I'm still waiting for my base and rings to mount mine.

What rifle are you mounting it on? If it's a break barrel or side/under lever, you might want to consider some clearance.

*edit....And it's only $30 over your budget.

[JonnyReb]

 Thats an awesome scope Chickenslayer, as are all the upper end Hawkes. Heck the cheap ones are great. I've been using 2 of the 3x9x40 "sport" HD AO models and am so impressed at the optical quality of this level in an $80.00 bargain scope plus they are rock solid on springers. Light too. A fantastic cheap hunting scope.

  The only truly light scope i've ever had that was springer rated was leupolds, one of them just 9oz and held up great to a springer.
  Too expensive for me nowadays though..

  I am going to try one of the leupold copies from Vector and Airscopes, maybe put it on the ruger airmag which is already a 10lb gun, whats another couple lbs when you get past 10?

[AirScopes]

I've been searching for awhile myself for a light weight, medium length scope. The specs I wanted were....
* Magnum spring rated.
* 4-16x40/44
* Mil dot reticle.
* Side focus (minimum of 10 yards)
* Maximum length of 13" to 14".
* Maximum weight of 20 oz.

I have a 4-12x40 520g (18oz.) SF scope that is 12.5" $100 -- no brand name, but same quality. Sold as a Leupold clone, but I purposely got these without the branding.

The 4-14x50 is 23oz. 14". A Leupold clone sold under the Vector Optics brand.

Richard

[Ddgrego]

Leapers 5th Gen 6-24x50 AO Varmint Rifle Scope, Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle .ordered one from P.A for less then 90dollars yesterday.Have heard it was pretty decent so im gonna give it a try.

[JonnyReb]

Leapers 5th Gen 6-24x50 AO Varmint Rifle Scope, Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle .ordered one from P.A for less then 90dollars yesterday.Have heard it was pretty decent so im gonna give it a try.

  Hehe..  wait till you pull it out of the box   and pull and pull and pull  lol.  they are the longest scopes i've ever seen. Wouldn't work on any breakbarrel i had they are so long. Ended up having to put it on an rws sidecocker. Good scopes but LONG