Whats The Next Best Scope Apart From- 3X9-56 ?

[Jonjon79 13,340]

This'll give you some idea of the size of target that we have to hit.

 

A few millimetres can make the difference between a nice clean kill and a screamer.

[mark williams 7,549]

Here, here JJ. Well said.

 

 

Here`s a springer in training

 

 

 

Here`s a pcp in training

 

 

 

Two different rifle/ scope combinations, years of practice and I wouldn`t dream of taking shots like this at those suggested ranges.

 

 

atb Mark

 

 

 

[walshie 2,804]

To the OP. You seem to be confusing distances. You were zeroing at 40 yards, then you asked about 100 yards, now 60.

 

I'm sure these lads will be able to tell you a good zeroing distance a lot better than I can, but my point is until you have got one sorted and can hit the kill zone time after time after time, don't go and shoot anything living. Live animals are not for target practice. Wounding is an unfortunate part of our sport and it happens, but it should be kept to a minimum and not because we haven't practised enough.

[mark williams 7,549]

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[pernod 466]

I don't want to jump on the bandwagon here. But to the original poster, put up some pictures of your groups at 60 yards under hunting conditions.. I for one would be keen to see.

 

Pernod...

[bigmac 97kt 13,735]

To the OP. You seem to be confusing distances. You were zeroing at 40 yards, then you asked about 100 yards, now 60.

 

I'm sure these lads will be able to tell you a good zeroing distance a lot better than I can, but my point is until you have got one sorted and can hit the kill zone time after time after time, don't go and shoot anything living. Live animals are not for target practice. Wounding is an unfortunate part of our sport and it happens, but it should be kept to a minimum and not because we haven't practised enough.

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could not have put it better my self Walshie

 

Dont know who told you to shoot out to 100yrds with an air rifle

 

but he or she needs there heads looking at

 

atvbjimmy :thumbs:

[bigmac 97kt 13,735]

I don't want to jump on the bandwagon here. But to the original poster, put up some pictures of your groups at 60 yards under hunting conditions.. I for one would be keen to see.

 

Pernod...

ME TO

 

atvbjimmy :thumbs:

[foxtails 272]

CHRIST I ONLY WANTED A BETTER SCOPE, i know the scope i have wont kill at 100 yards but the scope instuctions i had that came with it told me to do that. i knew it was complete shxte anyway im just wanting a better scope than the one that i currently have, does anyone have one ? if not can you please keep a look out for me please, THANKS atb FT

[charlie caller 3,654]

 

i just want to buy a better scope for the rifle that i have, hitting at target / rabbit at about 60 yards , head shot. thats all, what scope will give me that ? cheers. thanks in advance FT

 

Why do you need to shoot a rabbit at 60 yards? It's not the scope that will do that, it's the gun and ability.

 

IMO it's too far for a regular airgun, especially for a new shooter.

 

I quite agree 60 yards is a bloody long way with a sub12ftlbs air rifle, and as Walshie points out especially for a new shooter, on the subject of scopes a quality 3-9x32 will out perform a cheap x56 scope anyday, you get what you pay for pal, the instructions for your scope assume you will be fitting it to a centrefire rifle, not a puny air rifle, hence the hundred yards zero instructions.

[toby63 1,236]

CHRIST I ONLY WANTED A BETTER SCOPE, i know the scope i have wont kill at 100 yards but the scope instuctions i had that came with it told me to do that. i knew it was complete shxte anyway im just wanting a better scope than the one that i currently have, does anyone have one ? if not can you please keep a look out for me please, THANKS atb FT

loads on ebay

[PeskyWabbits 464]

 

CHRIST I ONLY WANTED A BETTER SCOPE, i know the scope i have wont kill at 100 yards but the scope instuctions i had that came with it told me to do that. i knew it was complete shxte anyway im just wanting a better scope than the one that i currently have, does anyone have one ? if not can you please keep a look out for me please, THANKS atb FT

loads on ebay

 

 

I haven't ever bought a scope new.

All mine have arrived either with a second hand rifle, or bought from ebay.

 

I have always gone for named brands. Reading the forums tells you which are the good makes and the best models.

Clarity of the glass is better than range of magnification.

 

A Mildot reticle is a wise choice as you can learn the pellet drop.

 

IR - illuminated reticle can be handy for dark backgrounds but treat it as a convenient feature rather than a must have.

 

And... take the advice that is offered as it comes from experience.

 

Pesky

[walshie 2,804]

All my scopes are second hand. If you keep your eye out there are a lot available.

[foxtails 272]

To the OP. You seem to be confusing distances. You were zeroing at 40 yards, then you asked about 100 yards, now 60.

 

I'm sure these lads will be able to tell you a good zeroing distance a lot better than I can, but my point is until you have got one sorted and can hit the kill zone time after time after time, don't go and shoot anything living. Live animals are not for target practice. Wounding is an unfortunate part of our sport and it happens, but it should be kept to a minimum and not because we haven't practised enough.

i agree, i would never want to wound a animal, iv got my scope zeroed in at 40 metres, but my original question was, what is the next scope above, and whats peoples views about sights ect ect, ATB FT

[foxtails 272]

but iv taken all of the advice into account and will get the approppiate scope for the rifle that i have Thanks , ill let you know how i get on ! ATB FT

[charlie caller 3,654]

 

 

CHRIST I ONLY WANTED A BETTER SCOPE, i know the scope i have wont kill at 100 yards but the scope instuctions i had that came with it told me to do that. i knew it was complete shxte anyway im just wanting a better scope than the one that i currently have, does anyone have one ? if not can you please keep a look out for me please, THANKS atb FT

loads on ebay

 

 

I haven't ever bought a scope new.

All mine have arrived either with a second hand rifle, or bought from ebay.

 

I have always gone for named brands. Reading the forums tells you which are the good makes and the best models.

Clarity of the glass is better than range of magnification.

 

A Mildot reticle is a wise choice as you can learn the pellet drop.

 

IR - illuminated reticle can be handy for dark backgrounds but treat it as a convenient feature rather than a must have.

 

And... take the advice that is offered as it comes from experience.

 

Pesky

 

Spot on advice mate, just about says it all, there is a saying in deerstalking circles, spend as much as you can on a scope, and with the change, buy a rifle.