Which Scope

[Simonrees 45]

I'm looking for a new scope for my .17hmr. preferably 3 - 9 x 50 or similar has to be mil dot and IR budget £100 - £150. I've used many scopes over the years but wondering what you lot recommend. I might go for something with a bit more magnification and not bothered if its new or SH.

[mark a l 27]

I'm too looking for a new scope for my hmr .. i like the specs and price of this one

 

 

Hawke - Sport HD IR 4-12x50 AO (Mil Dot IR) Red & Green Illumination

 

 

http://www.dauntseyguns.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=HK3019

[Simonrees 45]

Yes I was looking at this on eBay earlier its also cheaper on ebay. Just want to see what else people recommend.

[Sjt657 191]

I am also looking about for about the same price. Have been looking at hawke also BSA stealth but as your self still unsure ! And I don't trust e bay seems mostly copied foreign sh#te !!!

[moses 5]

I have this on mine http://www.deben.com/hawke-rifle-scopes/eclipse-30-sf.html

 

very happy with it never missed a beat.

[dedger 16]

Just got a Nikon 3x9x50 with bullet drop compensator for £180, I know its a little more money but the quality of the glass is fantastic for that price,have used more expensive scopes that were nowhere near as good.

[jamie g 17]

the older bushnell legends are very good for the money. just make sure its the model made in the philippines

[tegater 789]

Simon. I had a Bushnell banner 3-9x40 on my hummer, which was great but mil mil dot. Have upgraded to a Nikon monarch 3, 4-16 x 42.

 

The only down side to any of the cheap IR scope is that the IR is crappy with flare at anything other than the lowest settings.

 

I have now decided the IR is more of a gimmick than a necessity, for what I need the rifle for. Shooting in woodland might be different.

[pipcock 21]

http://www.opticswar...ikkoEuro31256IR

have a look at the Nikko range,nice bit of kit for the money.

[Smig 1]

I've got the Simmons WTC 3-10X50 if that helps. I use the HMR either during the day (mainly crow busting) or evening (mainly rabbits) so no use for an IR, also, as the HMR shoots flat out to 140 m I don't need the milldot / ballistic drop type of reticle. If you plan to do a lot of walking round your permissions with the rifle don't forget to consider the weight of the scope as well (I've been there with the hubble telescope as a scope - all I came home with was a hernia )

Smig