Starter scope

[G1957]

Hi should I get a cheap starter scope or jump in and get a good one.

[G1957]

I think I will go with a viper connect,thanks.

[angrybear]

Depends what it's for,
it's pointless to pay several hundred £, only for 25yd plinking in the garden,
equally it's stupid to expect a £50 cheapy to cope with 200yd shots in low light.

[maddog2957]

as above make up your mind what sort of shooting you will be doing and get the best scope you can afford

[Rapidnick]

As a general rule you are more likely to be happy with a 'better' scope irrespective of your immediate requirements. That being said, don't go mad!!

[laverdabru]

As others have said, depends on what you're doing. Nowadays, I just plink out to 20 odd yards absolute max, in dry weather, so am happy with a 3-9x40 cheapie. If I was hunting in all weathers & at longer ranges. it would be different. As it would be if I was into FT/HFT.

ATB

Bru

[bear]

is the gun worthy of good scope , cos a scope wont make it shoot better

[angrybear]

is the gun worthy of good scope , cos a scope wont make it shoot better

A poor scope will make a good rifle look bad, even if a good scope can't improve a bad rifle.

[Northerner]

I like the hawke fast mount series for starter scopes.
Had 2/3 now on cheaper setups and they work well

[Fudgeisbest]

NIKKO STIRLING MOUNTMASTER are nearly half price at the sportsman gun centre.
If you don't like it you could probably sell it for what you paid.

[look no hands]

Nikko Stirling Panamax would be my choice.