Thanks Sean ..... perhaps I'm looking in the wrong place, I can't find a reference to the mount.
JJ
Thanks Sean ..... perhaps I'm looking in the wrong place, I can't find a reference to the mount.
JJ
I've got a Hawke Airmax mounted using Dampamounts on a gas rammed Lightning, 5 or 6 years trouble free service on a pretty jumpy little gun with a reputation for wrecking scopes.
As Oliver says, your best bet is a Dampamount from Sportsmatch. Not cheap but this means that you can mount practically any scope on the gun without fear of it being destroyed.
However a 52 should not be as bad as a 54 in terms of scope damage, but it will still kick some in FAC spec.
**WANTED**: WEBLEY PATRIOT MUZZLE END; Any Diana/Original mod.50 parts, especially OPEN SIGHTS
You could get a Leupold (lifetime warranty, even if 2nd hand without box or receipt)... a dampa mount would still be a good idea too
Thank you Gentlemen
Found the Diana link eventually! .... thanks Sean .... but it seems that particular mount is not available until around the summer - and no price as yet. In the meanwhile rather than bankrupt myself on the Leopold (cheers Rickenbacker) I think I'll opt for the Dampamount.
Many thanks once again.
JJ
The basic models can come up for sale 2nd hand for as little as £120 - £150 for something like an M8 6X42 or a VX 3-9X40.
I don't see them for sale often though, to be fair. I guess people tend to buy one and keep it for ever.
Basic scopes, but light weight, lovely glass, and an utterly huge bright sight picture.
Good luck with whatever you get though
I went with a Dampa mount and one of these :-
http://www.elite3200.com/bushnell-10x40-elite-3200.php
The Elite is supposed to be one of the strongest scopes made --- time will tell.
The only issue with this set up on a 52 is that it sits a bit high due to the Diana scope rail.
All the best Mick