Need to upgrade scope from Hawke

[fastrac10 0]

Hello all

I'm wanting to upgrade my Hawke 3-9x50NE to something vari mag up to 14 or 16x50 . Seems the price of scopes jumps from £130 to £530 to get in the s/b Leupold or Swarorvski. There must be something with good quality optics at a more sensible price. or do I have to bite the bullet and spend the cash. Looked at MTC Viper 6-24x56 but found it wasn't very clear to look through, but did have a fantastic reticle!. Its to go on a Sako Quad .17HMR used for rabbits, crows and pigeons. Small targets at around 150yards.

Thanks for the help!

Edited March 27, 2008 by fastrac10

[jamie g 17]

Hello all

I'm wanting to upgrade my Hawke 3-9x50NE to something vari mag up to 14 or 16x50 . Seems the price of scopes jumps from £130 to £530 to get in the s/b Leupold or Swarorvski. There must be something with good quality optics at a more sensible price. or do I have to bite the bullet and spend the cash. Looked at MTC Viper 6-24x56 but found it wasn't very clear to look through, but did have a fantastic reticle!. Its to go on a Sako Quad .17HMR used for rabbits, crows and pigeons. Small targets at around 150yards.

Thanks for the help!

 

look though there 4x16x50 one mate of the mtc . i have that on the 22lr and i would have the same for the hmr if i didnt allready have a scope for it. you dont need a massive mag scope for the hmr mate ive got a 6x24x50 but i never go pass 16 on it and most the time stick to 8 to 12 on it. the crosshair on the mtc is very good i find at different ranges on 22lr. and gives confidence i find when shooting i seam to me able to lock on real quick with the mtc crosshair.

 

if not look at the simmon 6.5x20x50 like before you mite not use all the mag range. but at £100 pound it has great field of view and great build for the money. that is what i had on my hmr before i but the bushnell on it.

[fastrac10 0]

Hello all

I'm wanting to upgrade my Hawke 3-9x50NE to something vari mag up to 14 or 16x50 . Seems the price of scopes jumps from £130 to £530 to get in the s/b Leupold or Swarorvski. There must be something with good quality optics at a more sensible price. or do I have to bite the bullet and spend the cash. Looked at MTC Viper 6-24x56 but found it wasn't very clear to look through, but did have a fantastic reticle!. Its to go on a Sako Quad .17HMR used for rabbits, crows and pigeons. Small targets at around 150yards.

Thanks for the help!

 

look though there 4x16x50 one mate of the mtc . i have that on the 22lr and i would have the same for the hmr if i didnt allready have a scope for it. you dont need a massive mag scope for the hmr mate ive got a 6x24x50 but i never go pass 16 on it and most the time stick to 8 to 12 on it. the crosshair on the mtc is very good i find at different ranges on 22lr. and gives confidence i find when shooting i seam to me able to lock on real quick with the mtc crosshair.

 

if not look at the simmon 6.5x20x50 like before you mite not use all the mag range. but at £100 pound it has great field of view and great build for the money. that is what i had on my hmr before i but the bushnell on it.

 

Thanks for the helpful advice mate. Had a bit of a rush of blood to the head at the weekend and bought a secondhand Sako 75 stainless/synthetic .243 with a T8mod and Swarovski 3-12X50 scope, a fantastic bit of kit. That means my scope upgrade is now going to have to wait for a while! I will check out those scopes though! Cheers

[jamie g 17]

Hello all

I'm wanting to upgrade my Hawke 3-9x50NE to something vari mag up to 14 or 16x50 . Seems the price of scopes jumps from £130 to £530 to get in the s/b Leupold or Swarorvski. There must be something with good quality optics at a more sensible price. or do I have to bite the bullet and spend the cash. Looked at MTC Viper 6-24x56 but found it wasn't very clear to look through, but did have a fantastic reticle!. Its to go on a Sako Quad .17HMR used for rabbits, crows and pigeons. Small targets at around 150yards.

Thanks for the help!

 

look though there 4x16x50 one mate of the mtc . i have that on the 22lr and i would have the same for the hmr if i didnt allready have a scope for it. you dont need a massive mag scope for the hmr mate ive got a 6x24x50 but i never go pass 16 on it and most the time stick to 8 to 12 on it. the crosshair on the mtc is very good i find at different ranges on 22lr. and gives confidence i find when shooting i seam to me able to lock on real quick with the mtc crosshair.

 

if not look at the simmon 6.5x20x50 like before you mite not use all the mag range. but at £100 pound it has great field of view and great build for the money. that is what i had on my hmr before i but the bushnell on it.

 

Thanks for the helpful advice mate. Had a bit of a rush of blood to the head at the weekend and bought a secondhand Sako 75 stainless/synthetic .243 with a T8mod and Swarovski 3-12X50 scope, a fantastic bit of kit. That means my scope upgrade is now going to have to wait for a while! I will check out those scopes though! Cheers

 

put the Swarovski 3-12X50 scope on it and get a 8x56 scope for the 243

[spudlington 3]

If your 243 is for deer then why not put a 6x40 or 8x56 on it and use the 3-12 for your HMR. Recently got a Bushnell banner 4 - 16 x 40 with illuminated red/green crosshairs. Very happy with it for bunnies crows etc.

 

Spudlington

[fastrac10 0]

Hello all

I'm wanting to upgrade my Hawke 3-9x50NE to something vari mag up to 14 or 16x50 . Seems the price of scopes jumps from £130 to £530 to get in the s/b Leupold or Swarorvski. There must be something with good quality optics at a more sensible price. or do I have to bite the bullet and spend the cash. Looked at MTC Viper 6-24x56 but found it wasn't very clear to look through, but did have a fantastic reticle!. Its to go on a Sako Quad .17HMR used for rabbits, crows and pigeons. Small targets at around 150yards.

Thanks for the help!

 

look though there 4x16x50 one mate of the mtc . i have that on the 22lr and i would have the same for the hmr if i didnt allready have a scope for it. you dont need a massive mag scope for the hmr mate ive got a 6x24x50 but i never go pass 16 on it and most the time stick to 8 to 12 on it. the crosshair on the mtc is very good i find at different ranges on 22lr. and gives confidence i find when shooting i seam to me able to lock on real quick with the mtc crosshair.

 

if not look at the simmon 6.5x20x50 like before you mite not use all the mag range. but at £100 pound it has great field of view and great build for the money. that is what i had on my hmr before i but the bushnell on it.

 

Thanks for the helpful advice mate. Had a bit of a rush of blood to the head at the weekend and bought a secondhand Sako 75 stainless/synthetic .243 with a T8mod and Swarovski 3-12X50 scope, a fantastic bit of kit. That means my scope upgrade is now going to have to wait for a while! I will check out those scopes though! Cheers

 

put the Swarovski 3-12X50 scope on it and get a 8x56 scope for the 243

Your not the first person to tell mell to do that, but the piggy bank is a little empty at the moment, so will have to get saving hard. The Sarorvski has the 4A and if I was to put one on the HMR I would like the TDS plex for different ranges. Will see how things go. When I was in the gun shop I had a look at a Nightforce with NP-R2 oh yes I thought till I saw the price! That would be a serious rush of blood to the head, but a lifetime investment I keep telling myself!

Thanks again

Fastrac10

[dwighet 1]

Take a look at the high end bushnells.. the elite 4200 and the new 6500.I have the 4200 6-24x 40 on my 17hmr with the mildot ret...

And will be ordering the new 6500 2.5-16x 50 For my 6.5x55 very shortly..

The4200 was on my .223 cz 527 varmint untill i came across a nightforce nxs 2nd hand at a great price so i had to buy the 17hmr to give the 4200 another home...

There a great scope for the price..

[fastrac10 0]

Take a look at the high end bushnells.. the elite 4200 and the new 6500.I have the 4200 6-24x 40 on my 17hmr with the mildot ret...

And will be ordering the new 6500 2.5-16x 50 For my 6.5x55 very shortly..

The4200 was on my .223 cz 527 varmint untill i came across a nightforce nxs 2nd hand at a great price so i had to buy the 17hmr to give the 4200 another home...

There a great scope for the price..

 

Never had a look down a 4200 bushnell but everyone tells me they are very good. Was on the brink of buying a 6-24x50 before I bought the Sako75. As people have told me its too much scope for the HMR but it has a 30mm tube and you don't have too have it on full mag all the time. Do you buy your scopes from US, if so would quite like to know where from if thats ok. Not many places will ship to UK because of export law. Plus you have to do your sums before you order, credit card charge, delivery, plus import duty. Or find sumeone who is going over there and get them to bring one back!. Is the 6500 any better than the 4200 and how much more is it?

Many Thanks

Fastrac 10

[dwighet 1]

Take a look at the high end bushnells.. the elite 4200 and the new 6500.I have the 4200 6-24x 40 on my 17hmr with the mildot ret...

And will be ordering the new 6500 2.5-16x 50 For my 6.5x55 very shortly..

The4200 was on my .223 cz 527 varmint untill i came across a nightforce nxs 2nd hand at a great price so i had to buy the 17hmr to give the 4200 another home...

There a great scope for the price..

 

Never had a look down a 4200 bushnell but everyone tells me they are very good. Was on the brink of buying a 6-24x50 before I bought the Sako75. As people have told me its too much scope for the HMR but it has a 30mm tube and you don't have too have it on full mag all the time. Do you buy your scopes from US, if so would quite like to know where from if thats ok. Not many places will ship to UK because of export law. Plus you have to do your sums before you order, credit card charge, delivery, plus import duty. Or find sumeone who is going over there and get them to bring one back!. Is the 6500 any better than the 4200 and how much more is it?

Many Thanks

Fastrac 10

The optic zone in the US will look after you.. They deliver to The UK and Rep Ireland...Delivery takes about ten days..Could be faster is you order by phone... Check out the bushnell range they have...There a good croud to deal with...there prices are good aswell.

I like the extra mag on the 17hmr..24x comes in handy when having a slap at a crow at 200 yds..and like you said you can always turn it down..

Good luck..

[fastrac10 0]

Take a look at the high end bushnells.. the elite 4200 and the new 6500.I have the 4200 6-24x 40 on my 17hmr with the mildot ret...

And will be ordering the new 6500 2.5-16x 50 For my 6.5x55 very shortly..

The4200 was on my .223 cz 527 varmint untill i came across a nightforce nxs 2nd hand at a great price so i had to buy the 17hmr to give the 4200 another home...

There a great scope for the price..

 

Never had a look down a 4200 bushnell but everyone tells me they are very good. Was on the brink of buying a 6-24x50 before I bought the Sako75. As people have told me its too much scope for the HMR but it has a 30mm tube and you don't have too have it on full mag all the time. Do you buy your scopes from US, if so would quite like to know where from if thats ok. Not many places will ship to UK because of export law. Plus you have to do your sums before you order, credit card charge, delivery, plus import duty. Or find sumeone who is going over there and get them to bring one back!. Is the 6500 any better than the 4200 and how much more is it?

Many Thanks

Fastrac 10

The optic zone in the US will look after you.. They deliver to The UK and Rep Ireland...Delivery takes about ten days..Could be faster is you order by phone... Check out the bushnell range they have...There a good croud to deal with...there prices are good aswell.

I like the extra mag on the 17hmr..24x comes in handy when having a slap at a crow at 200 yds..and like you said you can always turn it down..

Good luck..

 

Thanks very much for the info mate. Have sent them an e-mail and they will deliver to UK no problem. Will have to get saving hard, very hard. The Bushnell scope looks like some piece of kit, and having the odd 200 yard shot at a crow sounds good to me! looks like a saving of around £100 buying in the US.

Many Thanks for Info

Fastrac 10

[dwighet 1]

Take a look at the high end bushnells.. the elite 4200 and the new 6500.I have the 4200 6-24x 40 on my 17hmr with the mildot ret...

And will be ordering the new 6500 2.5-16x 50 For my 6.5x55 very shortly..

The4200 was on my .223 cz 527 varmint untill i came across a nightforce nxs 2nd hand at a great price so i had to buy the 17hmr to give the 4200 another home...

There a great scope for the price..

 

Never had a look down a 4200 bushnell but everyone tells me they are very good. Was on the brink of buying a 6-24x50 before I bought the Sako75. As people have told me its too much scope for the HMR but it has a 30mm tube and you don't have too have it on full mag all the time. Do you buy your scopes from US, if so would quite like to know where from if thats ok. Not many places will ship to UK because of export law. Plus you have to do your sums before you order, credit card charge, delivery, plus import duty. Or find sumeone who is going over there and get them to bring one back!. Is the 6500 any better than the 4200 and how much more is it?

Many Thanks

Fastrac 10

The optic zone in the US will look after you.. They deliver to The UK and Rep Ireland...Delivery takes about ten days..Could be faster is you order by phone... Check out the bushnell range they have...There a good croud to deal with...there prices are good aswell.

I like the extra mag on the 17hmr..24x comes in handy when having a slap at a crow at 200 yds..and like you said you can always turn it down..

Good luck..

 

Thanks very much for the info mate. Have sent them an e-mail and they will deliver to UK no problem. Will have to get saving hard, very hard. The Bushnell scope looks like some piece of kit, and having the odd 200 yard shot at a crow sounds good to me! looks like a saving of around £100 buying in the US.

Many Thanks for Info

Fastrac 10

Glad to help