Author Topic: Scope for ruger air-hawk. (Read 9329 times))

agnoob13 · « **on:** January 21, 2015, 02:40:38 AM »

Hello. As the title says im trying to find a scope to use on my ruger air-hawk. Ive been using the iron sights for the past year to dispatch any nuisance squirrels/crows and rattlesnakes. But now the rear iron sights have broke and are free sliding so Ive started to try and find a cheap scope to use. maybe debating whether to just get a co2 or pneumatic to use with a red dot i have but dont know if a co2 is strong enough for snakes and squirrels.

heres 2 that i have found dont know if they would even work.
CVLIFE Tactical 3-9x40 Optics R4 Reticle Crosshair Air $30.99

Ledsniper 3-9x56 Red&green Mil-dot Illuminated Optics Hunting Air Rifle Scope $36.99

LAalex · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2015, 06:11:10 AM »

I have this on my Diana 48. It has survived at least 4 tins of pellets and still going strong. $54 to my door IIRC.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/99_1519/products_id/712005169/HAWKE+SPORT+HD+3-9X40+3030

Scotty

Blue · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2015, 08:42:56 AM »

I've got a Hammers 3-9x32 AO on my Airhawk and a Rex 4-12x40 AO on my Blackhawk. Both were in the $50-60 range and both are airgun rated (something you are going to want when mounting a scope on a springer).

You might also want to consider adding a one piece mount to further make life easier for whichever scope you choose.

Blue

fortyshooter · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2015, 09:54:51 AM »

Believe it or not I'm still using the cheap ol' scope that came with my Air Hawk I guess for 4 or 5 years now.
Still works fine for my 30 yd. shooting. Maybe I got a good one!

agnoob13 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2015, 10:39:14 AM »

Was trying to keep it under $40 cause theres a few used co2 rifles running around locally for around $50. Tried the scope it came with already got it sighted in and 3 shots later its off by 6 inches sight it in again go to use it next day 2 feet off at 30 yards so think i got a bad one.

fortyshooter · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2015, 11:00:06 AM »

Are all the screws tight on the gun? I just had my Air Hawk out yesterday after a long sit in the corner...6 months or more... and it still was right on. This is the only air rifle I have a scope on,the rest being open sighted.

agnoob13 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2015, 01:46:37 PM »

Yep screws where first thing i checked. Maybe the pellets? any decent pellet testing kits to try?

TooJung2Die · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2015, 02:01:13 PM »

The first scope that came with the 'Hawk died a quick death so I got it replaced under warranty. The replacement is holding up. I'm trying one of the Hammers 3-9x32 AO scopes on the Diana 52 after it killed a Leapers UTG 4x32 AO. One tin of pellets on the Hammers and it hasn't been eaten by the 52... Yet.

triggerfest · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2015, 04:55:25 PM »

A Hawke Sport HD 3-9x40 AO with a Hawke one piece mount will do the job...

longhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2015, 06:27:27 PM »

Quote from: agnoob13 on January 21, 2015, 02:40:38 AM

Hello. As the title says im trying to find a scope to use on my ruger air-hawk. Ive been using the iron sights for the past year to dispatch any nuisance squirrels/crows and rattlesnakes. But now the rear iron sights have broke and are free sliding so Ive started to try and find a cheap scope to use. maybe debating whether to just get a co2 or pneumatic to use with a red dot i have but dont know if a co2 is strong enough for snakes and squirrels.

heres 2 that i have found dont know if they would even work.
CVLIFE Tactical 3-9x40 Optics R4 Reticle Crosshair Air $30.99

Ledsniper 3-9x56 Red&green Mil-dot Illuminated Optics Hunting Air Rifle Scope $36.99

I have a spare rear sight you can have. Pm me your address. I can get it in the mail tomorrow.

Badgerfan · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2015, 11:18:33 PM »

Quote from: LAalex on January 21, 2015, 06:11:10 AM

I have this on my Diana 48. It has survived at least 4 tins of pellets and still going strong. $54 to my door IIRC.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/99_1519/products_id/712005169/HAWKE+SPORT+HD+3-9X40+3030

Scotty

That doesn't have an adjustable objective (AO) and won't focus clearly closer than, say, 20-30 yards, correct? Otherwise it looks to be a heck of a deal. I can't say I've ever shot a rattlesnake, but I'm guessing that's fairly short range hunting and I think the OP needs an AO scope that will let it focus down to the 6-10 yard range, which would probably rule out this Hawke and the two scopes the OP listed in the first post.

If you're trying to stay in the under-$40 range, you might want to consider this Winchester at $29.99, which I believe is the lowest-price AO scope on the market that isn't a no-name scope you're buying straight from China off eBay:

http://www.airgundepot.com/4x32-ao-winchester-scope.html

ShakySarge · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2015, 10:49:14 AM »

Springer rated for 30-40 bucks is going to be just about impossible to find that will last on a scope-eating Air Hawk! Definitely PM Longhunter and get those iron sights from him!!

Matt

agnoob13 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2015, 12:30:17 PM »

ty for the offer long I had alredy contcted them and they r sending replcements but they said would be up to 4 weeks which is why i started this figured id just see if i could get a cheap scope.

mobilehomer · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2015, 12:44:02 PM »

Here is a link to the Winchester springer rated scope.
http://www.airgundepot.com/4x32-ao-winchester-scope.html

agnoob13 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2015, 01:10:18 PM »

Ty for all the scope suggestions. Have a question while im at it been thinking of adding another springer to my collection for under $200 and from what ive found the Black Ops tactical sniper (gas piston version) seem pretty good. Is the a better or more accurate gun for the price?

mobilehomer · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2015, 01:20:31 PM »

This can be had at Wally World for under $200. It is a Trail action in a Venom Dusk style stock.
http://www.crosman.com/varmint-power-pack-22

agnoob13 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2015, 01:53:23 PM »

Local walmart doesnt hve that but amazon does for 180 so not bad only thing is its .22 and can only get .177 localy so would have to buy online but not a huge problem. How accurate is it?

mobilehomer · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2015, 02:35:44 PM »

Crosman break-barrel. It can be accurate, but generally they need tweaking. Everything can be done at home with minimal tools.
The biggest thing is deburring the inside. Replacing the pivot washers with bronze thrust bearing keeps the barrel centered.
There are many tweaks that can be done. Good instructions can be found in the GTA Library.

D14Jeff · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2015, 02:44:19 PM »

i hate it when someone tells me to almost double my budget (or more) for something airgun related ..... but i guess it's my turn to be bungholio , lol .
CP 4-16x40 at wallyworld

$70

and it will focus down to 5 yards , and even closer on lower X's .

http://www.walmart.com/ip/CenterPoint-Illuminated-4-16x40mm-Scope/17173797

longhunter · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2015, 03:35:17 PM »

Quote from: D14Jeff on January 22, 2015, 02:44:19 PM

i hate it when someone tells me to almost double my budget (or more) for something airgun related ..... but i guess it's my turn to be bungholio , lol .
CP 4-16x40 at wallyworld $70

http://www.walmart.com/ip/CenterPoint-Illuminated-4-16x40mm-Scope/17173797

I have one of those on my hawk. it's holding up well. over 15,000 rounds and not a hiccup. do yourself a favor. get a one piece mount, no matter what scope you get.

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