Optics for maximus?

[Duce]

   I picked up a couple maximums  for my boys  and I'm sure they will want optics on them.

   I remember reading  airguns were hard on rifle scopes but never had an issue  as a kid with cheap bushnell   3x9x40 I had on my blue streak.  Maybe it's just Springer's that are hard on optics?  Will rifle scopes be fine on these cops.

     I need something  that will hold up to the boys, hold zero, and be repeatable ie  1/4 inch clicks are actually  1/4 every time in the right direction.    I don't know what to expect  on fps and trajectory  yet to know if I will need turrets and to buy them some range finders.  (I did see a combo deal on sig scopes and a 1400 range finder)  I dont know anything  about there scopes but my sig kilo 2200 sure is better than my Leopold  ex 1000 and was much less expensive.

   I like nicer glass example I have a 3.5x-10 vx3  on my 8 year olds cz scout .22 and its suppresed.
    That said I have spent  way to much this year on farm expenses, vehicle's, and medical  Bill's so if there is something  that works 80% as well and is cheaper  I'm all ears.
 

[Chris USA]

I have a 3-12x44 UTG on my Maximus. Looks to be 11 5/8" long with caps on. It is side AO. Rings I think are UTG and from the 11mm grip point to the bottom of the ring is 11/16" or 17mm (approx.) which sits the front bell about 3/16" off the barrel. 

The UTG site is great for scope and ring dimensions. Check it out.

[Yogi]

PCP airguns are not hard on scopes at all.  Buy the cheapest one that has sufficient glass for your needs.

-Y

[mobilehomer]

I have two of these scopes, and they are GREAT!! Clear, bright and fairly light. I just checked at Crosman and Walmart, they each have one in stock. With the AGNATION code at Crosman, they are about the same price with free shipping. I included links to both.

https://www.crosman.com/centerpoint-3-12x44mm-plt-riflescope
https://www.walmart.com/ip/CenterPoint-3-12x44mm-Rifle-Scope-30mm-tube-with-Precision-Lock-Turrets-Black-LR312SFT2/578419421

You will need one set of these per scope. Or a set of 3/8" 30mm rings per scope.

[Chris USA]

Ken,

I had the Center Point that came with the Maximus. Not bad and almost left it on. The reticle was plain as I recall which did not plat well with hold overs. Plus, it was front AO which became a pain pretty quick. Overall, not a bad scope for a package deal though.

Chris

[Mosin Marine]

I have a cheap UTG optic on my Maximus. I have one in .22, i do not shoot much past 40 yards. are you target practicing or hunting? or both?

[Bentong]

I would buy this if I have spare PCP to put it on..

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hatsan-Optima-3-9x40AO-Airgun-Scope-w-Rings-1-in-Black-Aluminum-Adjustable-Objective/943372697?athcpid=943372697&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWTIC&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=7d590b33-007-17664b791e9689&athancid=null&athena=true

[Duce]

I have a cheap UTG optic on my Maximus. I have one in .22, i do not shoot much past 40 yards. are you target practicing or hunting? or both?

  Target and  hunting/ shooting anything  that presents  itself.  My boys are 8 and 10 and have free range of our 96 acre farm. 
    They hunt every from mice to deer.  That are at 5 deer between  the 2 of then so far this year. Would be more but my 10 year old is  getting  selective and let several walk this year.
   My 8 year old shot his first Turkey  this spring when he was 7 by himself I was at work.  He stalked it and shot it in the head with a long bow at 15 yards. 
    They are quite impressive.