Scopes

[Daniel Emsley]

whats the best scope to use for hunting. i have a scope its just a cheep one but its really heavy for hunting. is it better for hunting to go mid range in objective lens size? just to cut down on weight.

[ikarma70]

for dawn to dusk use a good 40-45mm is fine but as with most things you only get what you pay for unless you get a really good used bargain.

i have 2 simmons wtc scopes in 40mm and 44mm and they are some of the best scopes i've ever owned.the optics are fantastic(especially on the wtc 4-12x44 which does well past dusk).

if you are on a tight budget then it may well be a better option to buy a quality used scope.

[99CLOMP]

whats the best scope to use for hunting. i have a scope its just a cheep one but its really heavy for hunting. is it better for hunting to go mid range in objective lens size? just to cut down on weight.

Daniel,what is your price range? I USESimmons WTC6.5-20X50 BUT HAVE JUST BOUGHT a swift 6-24x50 which is lighter than the WTC but seems very good, ANT.

[Daniel Emsley]

i don't want one at the moment just trying to work out why. some people prefer smaller obj lenses and if getting an illuminated rectal is worth the money i shot up till i cant shot no more at night as my scope is an AGS 3+9*40 mil dot Sapphire so its nothing spacial

[8mm Mauser]

I've now got 2 Bushnell Legend 5-15x40 scopes, both excellent value second hand at £140 ish. Good mag range and lovely glass for the dosh .

[Forth]

just trying to work out why. some people prefer smaller obj lenses

A lighter weight of scope, and the fact that lower mounts can be used are probably the main reasons.

and if getting an illuminated rectal is worth the money

Tail lights are not compulsory when airgunning.... yet.

[cozzy]

simmons whitetail classicsare the best for the price imho. why spend a fortune on a gun and stick a set of cheap crappy optics on it
regards cozzy

[samboy]

hi all.

buy the best you can afford. dont forget the old saying.
BUY CHEAP- BUY TWICE>

samboy.

[Home Brew]

I use little 4x32s on both my rifles for hunting which do the job just fine .

[specky]

Tail lights are not compulsory when airgunning.... yet. [/QUOTE]



yep, give you that one

[AceAndi]

i use leupold 3-9x50 ideal for night shooting tried other scopes as well keep to leupold no problems at all with them