Jonnyb6161 80 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Are there any comments as I'm seriously thinking about getting one for my TX. They are expensive but the specs are good. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyb6161 80 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I went for the 6-24x50 in the end (£425 from ebay). I fitted it yesterday and tested it. Great scope although the glass starts to get a tiny bit milky at the upper end of the mag range and the reticle lines are a bit thick in the same area. Because of this, I would recommend the 4-16x50 model for air rifles. Turrets are spot on. Range markings appear to be pretty accurate but more testing is needed. Build quality looks and feels good. Ocular focus, mag and parallax dials firm but very smooth. IR is very good and illumination is even across the reticle. All in all, I'm very impressed except the price. If you want FFP you won't do much better in this price range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyb6161 80 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Glad to report the sidewinder FFP is spot on. Very easy to use, Turrets are bang on and the range markings are accurate aswell. I'm looking forward to getting used to it and getting the most out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philpot 4,925 Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Pleased it has worked out for you, to be honest had I seen this post earlier, I would have said to seriously look at the Hawke Airmax scopes, really really good and designed for air rifles. Enjoy your new scope. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just-A-snap 1,269 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Have you had a look at one on a Rifle philpot? I would also if it was me look at the Airmax 30 SF Good luck All the very best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philpot 4,925 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I have both the Hawke Airmax 30 SF and the Endurance Renos which I bought this year, very impressed indeed. Phil 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyb6161 80 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I looked at the Airmax but I wanted FFP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,450 Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) Had I seen this earlier I would have said just what you reported, particularly the milky image higher up the x! The scopes are adequate for the money but certainly not exceptional! Personally I think they are to big and heavy (around 2lb with wheel and sunshade attached) for an air rifle for the field, but that's simply a personal opinion! Edited July 8, 2018 by Deker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyb6161 80 Posted July 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 I can't disagree with the weight, especially on the TX200, which is heavy already. On the other hand it is spot on for accuracy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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