looking for a scope to put on my fathers HW77

[Lumberjack]

If it's a newer 77 with the larger loading port you've got more options. If it's an early one with the narrower loading port it's all about getting your fingers in to load up. Similarly the mk1 stocks have a lower cheek piece so that makes lower mounts more comfortable.

My sig picture (below) has a Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40mm with high (I think?) mounts, but that's because of the small port and the high cheekpiece. If I switch to the mk1 stock I reduce the mounts.

[Phil Russell]

As above, my opinion is that you do not have to spend a fortune to get a good scope. I expect that something in the £100 - £180 range could well be OK plus mounts ... but you do not say what you will be using the gun for and is the shooter you or your father? I ask the question about who will be shooting because a scope that suits your eyes may not suit your father's. If you can do so, go and have a look through some scopes. I am 'past my sell by date' and find very fine reticles difficult but similarly do not want one created out of logs. Hawke scopes have a good reputation and you might like to look at what our sponsor has to offer ... I still use one but expect the model is now obsolete. Personally I would stick with well known names and avoid any bargain basement unknowns for sale at very low prices, often with mounts. There is, of course, the s/h sales section on here but choice may be limited.
Good luck
Cheers, Phil

[Travis299]

I put this Hawke 4-16 x 44 mm IR, SF, compact scope on my HW95L using Hawke tactical medium rings. My wife likes the IR feature and we shoot off the back deck at about 25 yards. This is an excellent combo for a Weihrauch rifle that we really enjoy.

[Byronic]

I beg to differ, a bit.

If you are a total beginner and the scope is for your Dad's gun then a cheap scope might do the job adequately, e.g. for backyard plinking.

You do not need high magnification or huge lenses for such casual shooting.
40mm is plenty, 3 to 9 mag will cover most such use.
Cheap as chips on the internet marketplaces.
You might even find a decent used scope?

Then, when or if, you decide that you need or want more then the world is your lobster, Rodney.

You might, for example, end up like me and others with "period" scopes on our rifles.
Warning! This can get very expensive and anorak-y.

But not necessary until you progress a bit.
Others may well disagree, of course.

[Zomboid]

Don't over scope a 77 with a massive scope and if you are starting out you don't need to spend hundreds for basic quality.

Hawke Vantage range is fine or Richter Optik is good too.

My 97 has a Vantage 4x32AO on it. Costs about £50 and is fine for 99% of the targets I shoot at.

[rapidresponse1]

i had a small 4 x40 on mine it worked fine

[MartynB]

Don't over scope a 77 with a massive scope and if you are starting out you don't need to spend hundreds for basic quality.

Hawke Vantage range is fine or Richter Optik is good too.

My 97 has a Vantage 4x32AO on it. Costs about £50 and is fine for 99% of the targets I shoot at.

I was going to suggest a 4x32, I used them on the 77's I had back in the day

[deejayuu]

Ah! You've fixed it then.