HMR - what glass?

[The Duncan 802]

Had a day off today and took the hmr out for some zero checking and paper punching at different ranges. It was nice to actually put some rounds thru it, something i've not had much chance to do for a long while.

After 60 rounds, I was getting some half decent groups from 50 to 150 yards (well pretty ragged at 150 yards - more practise needed!) cloverleaf to 5p coin size which I was pleased with. If I didn't focus properly on my technique, the groups opened right up.

 

The scope on my hmr is a cheapie JSR 4-16 x 50. Its done OK, but I feel its time to upgrade to something a bit more decent. So any suggestions?

 

Cheers

 

Duncan

[PMC 2]

I'm using a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x50 on my Sako .22LR and have to say that I'm really happy with it. I'm sure it would do all you wanted. Good scope for a reasonable price in my opinion.

 

PMC

[tegater 789]

I've now git the Nikon Monarch 3, 4-16 x 42 on mine and I am very pleased with it. (it replaced the Bushnell banner 3-9 x 40).

 

I took it out the other day for some fast plinking at 40mm firebird targets between -150 yards, and the clarity was great.

I have used it endlessly in low light and with the lamp for Charlie and bunnies with no complaint.

[mark a l 27]

have read good reviews and comments on the mtc mamba 4-16 x50 ... I'm going to get one for my sako quad hmr ... £200 with mounts , sun shade and tools

[The Duncan 802]

Thanks guys, I'll look em up. £200 seems to be about the budget, will need some decent mounts too - medium I think.

 

Cheers

 

D.

[PMC 2]

The prostaff seems to be sitting around the £175 mark currently so a few quid in the budget to get some decent mounts. Ideal

 

PMC

[verminator 66 2]

have read good reviews and comments on the mtc mamba 4-16 x50 ... I'm going to get one for my sako quad hmr ... £200 with mounts , sun shade and tools

I have been using on on mine with the A4 dot ret

and on my other one I have just put a MTC genesis and they are well worth the extra

the AMD ret is spot on an it

[Ian Jessup 2]

waiting for my new scope to arrive ive gone for the hawke eclipse 30 3-12 56 ir as ive had problems with finding my crosshairs in low light lamping

[The Duncan 802]

have read good reviews and comments on the mtc mamba 4-16 x50 ... I'm going to get one for my sako quad hmr ... £200 with mounts , sun shade and tools

That could be just the ticket does it have IR?

[paulus 26]

have read good reviews and comments on the mtc mamba 4-16 x50 ... I'm going to get one for my sako quad hmr ... £200 with mounts , sun shade and tools

That could be just the ticket does it have IR?

ive got something here that will do the job

[Deker 3,478]

Had a day off today and took the hmr out for some zero checking and paper punching at different ranges. It was nice to actually put some rounds thru it, something i've not had much chance to do for a long while.

After 60 rounds, I was getting some half decent groups from 50 to 150 yards (well pretty ragged at 150 yards - more practise needed!) cloverleaf to 5p coin size which I was pleased with. If I didn't focus properly on my technique, the groups opened right up.

 

The scope on my hmr is a cheapie JSR 4-16 x 50. Its done OK, but I feel its time to upgrade to something a bit more decent. So any suggestions?

 

Cheers

 

Duncan

 

You will probably have to spend a lot more to get better glass, what you are likely to get if you spend a bit more, is simply something that may respond when you turn the turrets and be a better build quality...does yours have the allen key lock on the turrets...pain in the arse......the glass is very good for the money!

[mark a l 27]

have read good reviews and comments on the mtc mamba 4-16 x50 ... I'm going to get one for my sako quad hmr ... £200 with mounts , sun shade and tools

That could be just the ticket does it have IR?

 

Yes it has IR which is removable for a NV add on ... more info here http://www.mtcoptics.co.uk/technical/Catalogue_Mamba.pdf

[stevie_87 2]

i've got a hawke sidwinder 6-24-56 IR for sale if anyones interested :hmm:only been mounted on the rifle for 2 weeks. Had it out once to zero and once for a stalk . now its back in the case. in new condition

Edited March 1, 2012 by stevie_87

[dedger 16]

I'm using a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x50 on my Sako .22LR and have to say that I'm really happy with it. I'm sure it would do all you wanted. Good scope for a reasonable price in my opinion.

 

PMC

I've got one of these also, they are a fantastic piece of kit for the money £170 if you shop around, compare other scopes around this price in the shop, you will be suprised how much better this scope is.

[The Duncan 802]

Without gushing unduly, I am happy to say that Paulus has got a Jap made Tasco that he is giving to me. Amazingly generous or what?!!!

Should be ideal for daytime bipod work.

certainly owe this remarkable chap a favour or two