School me on Air Rifles

[kodiakjack]

I was previously a long distance rifle competitor.
Solid cheek weld.
Did study the artillery hold, and held the rifle both very lightly (on sand bags) and consistently.

I sent the company an email, requesting a discount on a better scope.
They said OK, and offered 40 clams towards this one:

Hawke Airmax 3-9x40 AO AMX

https://www.hawkeoptics.com/airmax-3-9x40-amx.html

https://www.airgunsource.ca/us/hawke-airmax-3-9x40-ao-amx.html

I have a Hawke scope on my crossbow which has worked out very well for me.
Damn tough, and never ever needed any tweaking.
So I am somewhat inclined to bite.

Before I do, I'd like some input from any that feel they can please...

Hoping...
Nog

Does the scope they’re offering have adjustable parallax?

Edit: I see that it does.

Then go for it. I’m intrigued to see the before and after with the same pellets.

 

[Johnny G1]

Dead squirrel with that group imo??

 

[tactical lever]

Learn about parallax.

Chances are that's 80 percent of it.

I think Iron Noggin is pretty clued in on parallax. I use the trick that you described in an earlier post, when I mount scopes. Read about it when a lady competitive shooter described it, and it made sense to me.

 

[IronNoggin]

Hawke scope ordered & they honored the discount.
Told me to simply toss the old scope, so I take it they sort of knew it was junk from the get-go.
I'll wait for it to show before picking up some decent mounts and giving it another whirl...

Cheers,
Nog

 

[gandalfe]

I have shot airguns since i was a little kid, and my .177 Weirhauch HW80 can hit minute targets at up to 40 yards with heavy pellets.Past that you will need a larger caliber with more velocity.Weirhauch springers are the way to go if you can find one for a decent price.Amazing quality and workmanship.You will never doubt their accuracy, but will have to learn how to shoot one.They recoil forwards, and require a light hold.