Mtc Mamba Or Hawke Sidewinder?

[Max Yells-James 34]

Hi guys, i was thinking of getting a new scope for vermin control purposes but don't know which of the two to get? What do you think? thanks

[Gaz 177 263]

I previously had a Mamba with the scb reticle but now have the Hawke Sidewinder

 

Both good scopes but the Hawke Sidewinder gets my vote

[andy97 209]

I have both scopes looked through one today and bought it straight off think its better than the winder with same mag imo clearer

[zini 1,939]

Ive gone the Sidewinder route. Got 3 and love all 3.

[magnummike 39]

I have got a viper SCB ret and a Tac 3O half mildot so nearly the same I would have the Hawke as I like the half mildot

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Got Hawkes on all of my main rifles, Mary had an MTC, whited out when shot in the same direction as the sun was coming from!

[chrisjpainter 10]

Got Hawkes on all of my main rifles, Mary had an MTC, whited out when shot in the same direction as the sun was coming from!

I found the same with my Mamba. total whiteout on anything above a 5X mag. I didn't have the same problem with the Mamba Lite, but I've gone back to Hawke now too.

[TimS 49]

They are both good mate.

best bet is to get to a shop and see which one you like the most!

 

I like MTC scopes personally, but of the two, the Hawke is probably the better option.

 

Now if you were comparing a Viper/Genesis or Connect, I would take the MTC.

 

Tim

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

Had a mamba, currently have a mamba lite..

 

next scope will be a sidewinder SR pro.

 

I have a hawke panorama aswell, and theres not much difference between them all, all very good scopes!

[WoodsmanJim 160]

I've had both MTC (viper) and Hawke (tac30 sidewinder) have stuck with the MTC. Build quality is not comparable, the Hawke felt cheap, the MTC is very sturdy. I'd say the Hawke 10x half mildot is he slightly better reticle but the SCB is very useable and still does the job well. Overall, is never go back to Hawke unless they seriously improve quality. Just my 2p though! Have a look at them both, you'll know which one you like the feel of instantly I'm sure.

 

Jim

[Max Yells-James 34]

thanks for the help everyone!

Edited October 22, 2013 by Max Yells-James

[Max Yells-James 34]

It's going to be a tough decision.

Edited October 23, 2013 by Max Yells-James

[ArchieHood 3,692]

It's going to be a tough discussion.

With whom will you be discussing?................

[KurtH 74]

Go for the Hawke....I had the Mamba and the Viper - Thought the Mamba was better than the Viper so sold the Viper and got the Hawke Sidewinder 30mm 4-16x50 SR PRO IR SF...

 

Great scope indeed

[Max Yells-James 34]

 

It's going to be a tough discussion.

With whom will you be discussing?................

 

Woops! I meant Decision! lol And by the way KurtH why got for the hawke?

Edited October 23, 2013 by Max Yells-James