Timelord 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Read a review on this little sweet nut the other day it got 5/5 well worth the investment if you can afford it. i'm just starting out in the air rifle scene but after a week or so with my lowly bsa tactical and a few rabbits bagged i'm really starting to enjoy it. My old man had a Theoben when he was younger and says you wont find better quality. Happy days i'm jealous! p.s - how long have you got to wait.........ha ha You won't get better than a Theoben rifle the quality is outstanding on these rifles. As for the wait from now it's 18 days from today ha ha 18 days 7 hrs 26 mins 17 secs? Something like that I still have other guns to shoot and many interests to keep me occupied so time will fly past for me. It will be the last day that will seem the longest in the waiting game, but as they say "the best comes to those who wait" Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Nice one Timelord Just found this on Youtube!! the vids nothing special but still nice to have a quick look. can't say much for his scope , although I would say it'll still do the job for him..... Jasp Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 He could have shot a target in his garden or something like that aye Jasper I'm not convinced with his scope either 4x32 is only good for something like the ratcatchers. With .177 Theobens being able to take quarry cleanly at 50 yards, you'll need a bit more scope power than that On my S-TYPE I'll be using a JSR 6-24x50 Illuminated milldot reticle with PX PRO adjustment. These scopes are really good for their money as I use the 3-9x50 version on my King Ratcatcher. If I upgrade the scope in the future I will probably go for something with a 30mm tube and similar spec to the JSR.... Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 A lad recomended that I get one of Ramsbottoms scopes a few years ago but I still went ahead and got one of the Tasco Mill dot jobbies. since then I have heard nothing but good things about the JSR scopes.... Mr Ramsbottom has been about for a good few years now, I would think he knows exactly what most Airgunners want these days. Infact I think he was going when I was a young avid Airgun world reader when John Darling, Rod Lynton and Geofrey Boxall was doing the tests on the Springers back then. I remember when BSA did the treble one year with the Meteor winning the plinkers section, The Airsporter S and the Mercury S both coming in tops in the hunters section, those were the days hey mate , makes me feel a bit old it does ... atb Jasp Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I agree fully Jasper for the money spent on these scopes they are pretty damn good. If I wanted anything with the same spec as the JSR 6-24x50 Illuminated milldot reticle PX PRO, then you could be spending anything from £200-£300 easily. Now as this scope only cost £89.95 well all I can say is it's real value Quote Link to post
wats 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I agree fully Jasper for the money spent on these scopes they are pretty damn good. If I wanted anything with the same spec as the JSR 6-24x50 Illuminated milldot reticle PX PRO, then you could be spending anything from £200-£300 easily. Now as this scope only cost £89.95 well all I can say is it's real value you cant beat a theoben mate with a 300 pound scope on it trust me Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Nice MFR you have there wats as I said if I want to look for a more expensive scope I'll be looking for a 30mm tube. These JSR scopes hold true zero very well so it will good enough for now, there's no signs of chromatic abberation at the highest magnification and you can clearly see everything on full mag up to 10 yards. On the lowest magnification even closer both mags go right out to infinity just fine on the parrallax adjuster, so for £89.95 you won't find a better scope for that price Quote Link to post
wats 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Nice MFR you have there wats as I said if I want to look for a more expensive scope I'll be looking for a 30mm tube. These JSR scopes hold true zero very well so it will good enough for now, there's no signs of chromatic abberation at the highest magnification and you can clearly see everything on full mag up to 10 yards. On the lowest magnification even closer both mags go right out to infinity just fine on the parrallax adjuster, so for £89.95 you won't find a better scope for that price i got it cause its got top dollar lenses in it simmons aetec good luck with the s type you wont be dissapointed mate Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Nice MFR you have there wats as I said if I want to look for a more expensive scope I'll be looking for a 30mm tube. These JSR scopes hold true zero very well so it will good enough for now, there's no signs of chromatic abberation at the highest magnification and you can clearly see everything on full mag up to 10 yards. On the lowest magnification even closer both mags go right out to infinity just fine on the parrallax adjuster, so for £89.95 you won't find a better scope for that price i got it cause its got top dollar lenses in it simmons aetec good luck with the s type you wont be dissapointed mate When I had my MK I 12/200 Theoben I used to have a Simmons 3.5-10x50 Whitetail classic so I know the quality of the Simmons lenses only too well. I will say that these JSR's are almost on par in lens quality compared to the Simmons scopes Thanks for the reaasurance on the S-TYPE too I'm totally over the moon now it's ordered, and I know it's gonna shoot like a dream as do all Theobens. I've just finished fitting a steel gun cabinet in the house so it can be locked away safely too, all I have to do now is just wait for it to be built by Theoben and shipped out to my local gun shop Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 If and when I upgrade my scope on my S-TYPE then as I said it will have a 30mm tube for more light gathering and sniper style turrets just like the JSR's. It must have an illuminated reticle and a side parallax system. I was surfing about and came across Hawkes latest scope THE HAWKE SIDEWINDER 30 It ticks all the boxes for me and the price for such a scope is pretty good too. Once you've had a look at the link above please tell me what you think Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Very nice Timelord . the HK4004 3-12x50 SR 6 does it for me I must admit! a scope I can drop down low in mag for low light use can be handy... I had a old scope made by Tasco a few years back which was AG 1.75 - 5 x 40, its light gathering qualities was pretty good but obviousley not like some of the scopes these days.... cheers Jasp Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Very nice Timelord . the HK4004 3-12x50 SR 6 does it for me I must admit! a scope I can drop down low in mag for low light use can be handy... I had a old scope made by Tasco a few years back which was AG 1.75 - 5 x 40, its light gathering qualities was pretty good but obviousley not like some of the scopes these days.... cheers Jasp Most definatley Jasper these scopes look the business and I'm more leaning towards the HK4012 6-24x56 SR 12 at £269. I know that Hawke are excellent scopes for light gathering in low light conditions and lamping use too Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well Theoben have come through and today I've been told I should be picking my S-TYPE up Once I've zeroed and had a play etc I'll pop a pic or two up. Give me about a week or so and I'll post a review on it. For now I'm waiting on the call from the gun shop to say it's arrived Quote Link to post
cometa300s 20 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 they are a very nice scope tl cant wait to hear the review lol all the best mate liam Quote Link to post
Timelord 0 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 My S-TYPE has arrived and I'm totally blown away so far, guys I promise to get some pics up for you all. But for now I'm just gonna play and get the feel of it :D :D Quote Link to post
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