Rabid 1,936 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 As above, I am looking for a brand new scope, upto £300 ish, I am looking at a mtc viper and the mtc taipan, but the hawke sidewinder looks ok as well, opinions please ? Or anything else I should be looking at Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,777 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 What you putting it on Rob ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid 1,936 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Hi Rich, its going on an air rifle for rabbit control around an equine yard. Ps, how you getting on with the knee ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,777 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Had it done last Tuesday , its quite sore ....wont be doing to much for the next few weeks that's for sure .Bored to tears , I replied to your post at 4am after my knee didn't want to go to sleep .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid 1,936 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Had it done last Tuesday , its quite sore ....wont be doing to much for the next few weeks that's for sure .Bored to tears , I replied to your post at 4am after my knee didn't want to go to sleep .. Sounds like its gonna put you out of action for a while mate, I did notice the time you posted and wondered if you was out for a stalk or just restless ! I hate been laid up so I know the bored feeling, well hope it gets itself sorted quick, back on the deer before you know it, I will try and drop in soon when I next go down to the boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremo 138 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I've heard that the Taipan is quite heavy. I've never owned a Viper, but I did have a Mamba and I wasn't that impressed. Have you had a look at the Vortex range? Cracking optics IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodp 316 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Never owned MTC but heard they can be fussy to look through. best bet is go in to your local shop and look through a few in your price range. Not all scopes suit all eyes. I like Hawke, they suit me just fine, got a Bushnell as well but a little fussy to line up with eye sight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid 1,936 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) The taipan is quite heavy, I have one already and it really does suit my eye, however I am not sure i need all the bells and whistles for this scope, hence looking at other options. Edited April 8, 2015 by Rabid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Newcombe 58 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I quite like the Simmons WTC. You will get one with lots of change from that budget. I have a 3.5-10x50 that used to be on a .22-250 (swapped it for a night force) and it did a sterling job for years! Have kept it to put on my .22 if i can figure out how to get it mounted without fouling on the rear open sight (i can feel an angle grinder coming on!) Other than that the Hawkes seem pretty good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winchester 6 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Scopes are a personal thing what one likes the others hate i had 3-9 50 lit ret paralex adjust very good scope for price my mates all had s+b etc but when they dropped their rifles they would cry its true you pay for what you get but me i would rather brake a £300 scope that dose the job as well as a £3,000 one in the field rifles get bashed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 As above, scope, reticles, magnification, objective size, etc., etc., is way to personal. Get what suits you. Personally I would say be careful of scope weight on a air rifle, other than that its down to you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JBWALES 5 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Give the 'Vortex' range of scopes a look, much better glass than the Hawke or MTC offerings. Available with a BDC reticle as well if your that way inclined. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremo 138 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Give the 'Vortex' range of scopes a look, much better glass than the Hawke or MTC offerings. Available with a BDC reticle as well if your that way inclined. John. +1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruby Lakey 18 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Can't talk about vortex scopes, but vortex binos are exceptional quality and clarify, and their customer service is great (lifetime warranty). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Metalman2 45 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nikon Prostaff very good glass, light and multi aim points with the BDC ret Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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