High-end riflescopes for air rifles

[PaulFWI]

Leupold and Zeiss make some very nice rifle scopes, but there is one significant problem for air rifle use: generally the lowest parallax distance settable is 50 yards.  A min of 25 might work for airguns, but not 50.

Do these or other makers of high-end [centerfire] firearm scopes make any models without this limitation, perhaps?  Are there other brands I should consider?

(I have a couple Hawke scopes, and they are nice, but I am interested in trying something else.)

[mobilehomer]

Look for one with Adjustable Parallax, this is done either with the Objective lens or a Side turret. Any Bushnell Trophy series and above is springer rated. Their AO is good down to about 10 yards.

[Bob La Londe]

Leupold and Zeiss make some very nice rifle scopes, but there is one significant problem for air rifle use: generally the lowest parallax distance settable is 50 yards.  A min of 25 might work for airguns, but not 50.

Do these or other makers of high-end [centerfire] firearm scopes make any models without this limitation, perhaps?  Are there other brands I should consider?

(I have a couple Hawke scopes, and they are nice, but I am interested in trying something else.)

Look at Bushnell. 

[condor22]

Clearidge: http://www.clearidgeoptics.com/default.asp 

Straight shooters: http://www.straightshooters.com/airgun-scopes-selection.html  medium/high recoil spring gun rated, too many quality scopes to list!

Weaver Classic : http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=WE849398 

SWFA SS Fixed power mil or moa:   http://swfa.com/MRAD-C4225.aspx     http://swfa.com/MOA-C4226.aspx

Swift PREMIER: http://www.swift-sportoptics.com/rscopesair.html

[johninthecamper]

Leupold efr 's go down to 10 yd

[Rescue912]

Many of the high-end scopes have a custom shop that will reset parallax for whatever you want. I've done it on less expensive optics by turning the last lens in the objective until I could move my head and not change POI at my preferred target range.

[condor22]

Many of the high-end scopes have a custom shop that will reset parallax for whatever you want. I've done it on less expensive optics by turning the last lens in the objective until I could move my head and not change POI at my preferred target range.

 Voids the warranty and lets moisture in you  rifle scope !

[D14Jeff]

i just don't understand why folks spend several hundred to thousands of dollars or more to see something 30 to 100 yards away . i can understand for shooting a few hundred yards to several hundred yards away ....... i wonder just what they're seeing that my 16x leapers or 24x hawke varmint isn't seeing .

[PaulFWI]

Clearidge: http://www.clearidgeoptics.com/default.asp 

Straight shooters: http://www.straightshooters.com/airgun-scopes-selection.html  medium/high recoil spring gun rated, too many quality scopes to list!

Weaver Classic : http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=WE849398 

SWFA SS Fixed power mil or moa:   http://swfa.com/MRAD-C4225.aspx     http://swfa.com/MOA-C4226.aspx

Swift PREMIER: http://www.swift-sportoptics.com/rscopesair.html

Thanks - all good suggestions.

[PaulFWI]

Leupold efr 's go down to 10 yd

Good to know - I love Leupold optics!

[PaulFWI]

i just don't understand why folks spend several hundred to thousands of dollars or more to see something 30 to 100 yards away . i can understand for shooting a few hundred yards to several hundred yards away ....... i wonder just what they're seeing that my 16x leapers or 24x hawke varmint isn't seeing .

Yes, I also can "see" something through a cheap scope, but a cheap scope won't:

- Have completely consistent and accurate turret adjustments
- Maintain zero perfectly with many magnification changes
- Be as bright & clear as really good scopes
- Etc.

I'm not saying my Hawkes are "cheap" by any means - they're very good.

[grumpy]

Don't  forget Sightron or the Diamond Nikko's

[PaulFWI]

I bought a Bushnell 8-32 last night after a lot of research.  It sounds like quite a scope for the money.

[Bob La Londe]

I bought a Bushnell 8-32 last night after a lot of research.  It sounds like quite a scope for the money.

The reason I mentioned Bushnell earlier is all their scopes except low end elchepo promo scopes are supposed to be rated handle even the shock of a springer.  Tough is a good thing for me. 

[PaulFWI]

I bought a Bushnell 8-32 last night after a lot of research.  It sounds like quite a scope for the money.

The reason I mentioned Bushnell earlier is all their scopes except low end elchepo promo scopes are supposed to be rated handle even the shock of a springer.  Tough is a good thing for me.

I only shoot PCP now but, yeah, tough is good.

The promo literature says the scope survives 10,000 .300 magnum rounds.  (Three shooters died from fatigue during the testing, but the scope was still good.)

[gard72977]

i just don't understand why folks spend several hundred to thousands of dollars or more to see something 30 to 100 yards away . i can understand for shooting a few hundred yards to several hundred yards away ....... i wonder just what they're seeing that my 16x leapers or 24x hawke varmint isn't seeing .

Yes, I also can "see" something through a cheap scope, but a cheap scope won't:

- Have completely consistent and accurate turret adjustments
- Maintain zero perfectly with many magnification changes
- Be as bright & clear as really good scopes
- Etc.

I'm not saying my Hawkes are "cheap" by any means - they're very good.

Shoulder a gun with a nice Leupold scope and you will understand. I can see detail with a good scope that a cheap scope cannot. I do not understand why some one will spend a ton of money on a nice air gun and put some cheap scope on it. When I adjust my Leupold down 2 clicks it goes straight down. Do a box test with a 100 dollar scope and see if you get a box or abstract art.

When I was younger there were too many days ruined at the range because a  Simmons (or other cheap scope) went south on one of my powder burners.  I love to shoot and value the time that I get. I don't want to waste it because of mechanical failure. I have started spending more money on AG because I shoot them the most. I have great taste and poor budget!!!!

[D14Jeff]

thanks for the replies to my question . i must keep in mind to lever look through a leupold or nikon or better grade of scope  . i got a great deal on my varmint and i could never have afford to pay full price for it . it is a hair clearer than my leapers SWAT , but i got it and i'm keeping it for the higher mag ... 16x vs. 24x . i guess i'm happy cause i don't know what i'm missing LOL .... and i better keep it that way till i hit a small lottery , hehehehe

[Airgun.Sniper]

 Vortex Viper- this line is very good. Ive seen the glass and tracking is very well
 
 Mueller 8-32x44SF - dont be fooled by the price or where its made. this scope can contend

 Optisan Viper - better glass than the Hawke Sidewinder

 Lueps have all always been good

 Schmidt & Bender - GREAT GLASS