Hawke "Panorama- EV" 4-12x40

[Kyoto]

I'm a wee bit confused (not unusual for me!) at the supposedly increased depth of field on this 'scope. Checking the spec against my Mamba Lite 3-12x44 they are exactly the same at 100 yds.

Not that it matters too much as I've just bought an MTC Viper Connect......now here's a 'scope that really does break the rules!

ATB

Ken (a through & through MTC fan with no affiliation at all to the Company)

[Amac]

I too have always considered MTC good value for money for a well made product. Thanks for pointing out that the "Mamba Lite" has the same field of view as the "Panorama". Lets be honest, they are probably made in the same factory and wear the same clothes, so it would come as no surprise to me to find their performance very similar.

I have yet to try the "Connect", so can't personally comment on that particular scopes performance.

Andy

[Flashash]

The 100m refers to the parallax setting not FOV.

[Rubi-tong]

FOV (field of view) is different to DOF (depth of field). The field of view is better with the EV than the Mamba maybe not the DOF, although i suspect they are very close.
The one hundred yard "thing" your on about is irrellavent to most Airgun shooters, close (8yds) to long range (55yds max) is what we are on about. I understand that not all are airgun shooters but i would have thought for powder burners a higher mag would be more benefit due to the increased range a shot can be taken at?
I don't shoot bullet rifles so can't comment on the shooters needs, but for Airgun hunting and HFT is a cracker for a cracking price.

[Amac]

My thoughts entierly Mark....

[Frankie-boy]

I received my 3x9x40 the other day and must say i'm very impressed with the scope - I did notice the problem with the turret covers that Tweaky mentioned though, and sent him a pm to ask where to get the o-rings from. He kindly told me where to look and said he send me some if i couldn't get any if i just covered the postage. Anyway, after that i got ill with the flu and didn't get chance to look for any but to my surprise some came in the post this morning from tweaky! So i'd just like to say thanks and what a top guy!
When i get over this flu i'll get the scope mounted and see what she can do on the range!

[Amac]

I would advise reading Jim Tylers article in this months "Airgun World" regarding the correct setting up of the scope if you intend to re-parallax if you havent already. Sound advice I reckon and I have reset mine according to Jim's guidance (at 20 yards incidentaly allowing a clear image from 10ish to 45 ish.)

Andy