Hawke Varmit Scopes

[Burnsy 1]

Has anyone got any feedback on the hawke varmit scopes(4-16x44) ? Lokking to buy one for my new cz 17.

[Born Hunter 17,818]

Funny enough I have a Varmint SF 2.5-10x44 on my CZ455. It's just what I had and saved me buying a new one, but I might upgrade to better quality glass in time. I can group 1/2 inch at 100 yards with it so can't complain. I'd definately favour the 4-16 for shots aproaching 200 yards. Decent budget scope imo.

[Burnsy 1]

1/2@100yds "Dosent sound bad,does it hold is zero ?the reson im asking i have had hawke scopss on air rifles in the past where i have had to keep zeroing them way to often.im also looking at the bushnell banner dusk to dawn .

[Born Hunter 17,818]

1/2@100yds "Dosent sound bad,does it hold is zero ?the reson im asking i have had hawke scopss on air rifles in the past where i have had to keep zeroing them way to often.im also looking at the bushnell banner dusk to dawn .

 

I used to use the same scope on a springer air rifle and I very rarely had to rezero. I like to check it on the hmr as I require a much higher degree of precision than I did on the springer but it seems to hold zero well. Recoil is f**k all so you'd expect that really. I've had one case so far where it was shooting 3 inch out at 100 yards but I put it down to a bad knock in the cabinet or something. For the money I like the Varmint scopes but there is certainly better glass out there if you are willing to shell out for it.

[Deker 3,478]

 

Top is the new 4-16x44SF(.22WMR), 3rd down is the older 3-12x42(.22lr).

 

They are perfectly adequate for my requirements and have worked within my expectations, I have never had to refuse a shot due to the scope and have no interest in upgrading either, but I prefer the SF to front.

 

Edited March 30, 2014 by Deker

[Burnsy 1]

Thanks for the feedback!

[seprim 32]

Hi Burnsy

I have a 4-12 x 50 on my .22LR and its fine up to 150 yards ( but i only shoot to 100 yards)

It has a clear optic but as soon as the light fades, so does the performance and if you want to shoot low light, you would probably be better off going up a grade

My two penneth

Andrew

[hutchey 147]

I've just put my air rifle scope (hawke 4x32) on my new browning 22 and it's really good, in fact probably all I'll need on it.

[Deker 3,478]

Hi Burnsy

I have a 4-12 x 50 on my .22LR and its fine up to 150 yards ( but i only shoot to 100 yards)

It has a clear optic but as soon as the light fades, so does the performance and if you want to shoot low light, you would probably be better off going up a grade

My two penneth

Andrew

I was not aware they did such a Hawke Varmint!?

[Cedric 132]

Burnsey, I have a nearly new Bushnell Banner Dusk/ Dawn if your looking for one. 3x9 - 50.

[andy97 209]

 

Hi Burnsy

I have a 4-12 x 50 on my .22LR and its fine up to 150 yards ( but i only shoot to 100 yards)

It has a clear optic but as soon as the light fades, so does the performance and if you want to shoot low light, you would probably be better off going up a grade

My two penneth

Andrew

I was not aware they did such a Hawke Varmint!?

 

no they dont 2.5 x 10 3x12 4x16 6x24

[Burnsy 1]

Thanks cedric , i have just recived my licence last week, im just doing some research for scopes to adapt a 17hmr

Cheers