Finlayn 1 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi all, got a friend who has just bought a new sako 204 varmint 20''. He wants to top it off with a variable S&B, preferably a 50 or 56 optic as majority of of his shooting is at foxes at night. Anyone recommend the best model available. He wants to spend about £1500 max. Comments welcome 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polishunter1 47 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi mate Buy a hawk sidewinder you won't be disappointed day or night trust me I've had 3 Schmidt benders glass outstanding only my opinion though . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 With all due respect, you can't compare Hawke with S&B. It's like comparing a Fiat with a Ferrari. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polishunter1 47 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi With due respect the fiats today are different than when I was younger not everybody can afford a Ferrari but a quarter of the price they are good value went out last night and smashed a fox at 250 yards so it's all about trial and error for me and can see your point buy cheap buy twice I've been there you don't want to be missing so it is my opinion cheers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi With due respect the fiats today are different than when I was younger not everybody can afford a Ferrari but a quarter of the price they are good value went out last night and smashed a fox at 250 yards so it's all about trial and error for me and can see your point buy cheap buy twice I've been there you don't want to be missing so it is my opinion cheers. Agreed, but the OPs question was specifically about S&B. If he wanted a cheaper alternative, I'd opt for a S&B 8x56 fixed. That would be more than ample for 204 ranges. I use one all the time on my fox gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polishunter1 47 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi Point taken sometimes a push in the right direction can save a lot of money I've got a zenith 1.5-6x42 made in Germany sat in my cupboard happy with my 2 hawk sidewinders forgot to say use them with sniper cam happy days all the best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Lord Flashheart 73 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 In my humble opinion a man who wants a SB will be disappointed with a Hawke... 204 suggests varminting gun to me and further more not out as far as target rifle would push either. Therefore look for the great unloved illegitimate ginger step child of the SB scope line up the 4-16x50 PMII. It doesn't have the adjustment range of the 3-12 or 5-25 and so the long range target/tactical boys don't want them and the extra mag over the 3-12 can be handy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilson12051978 2 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I've got her cousin, and if yours shoots anything like my Sako M75 Varmint SS/Lam 204, you'll be a very happy camper. Mine loves both the 32gr and 39gr SBK over RL-10X, shoots both in the .3's (or a tad better if I'm "on" that day ): Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilson12051978 2 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Schmidt & Bender Classic Variable riflescopes offer varying magnifications for successful hunting across all terrain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Newcombe 58 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I have a Zenith Flashdot 3-12x50 and although like it for deer stalking I'm not a fan for smaller stuff a long way out as the dot is too big on high mag. We were smacking some gongs at the weekend and a 4 inch plate 350m away was pretty much covered by the dot. Personal choice for the use described would be a Nightforce. I have a 3.5-15x50 with the dot of death and would have it over the Schmidt for an all rounder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilson12051978 2 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I will try Zenith Flashdot 3-12x50 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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