that's why I switch scopes on my benjamin np2. The nitro piston impact, would constantly move my scopes post of aim. I read that center fire rifle scopes are designed for recoil shock. Also loctite on the mounting screws may help
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that's why I switch scopes on my benjamin np2. The nitro piston impact, would constantly move my scopes post of aim. I read that center fire rifle scopes are designed for recoil shock. Also loctite on the mounting screws may help
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You have to use an air gun rated scope on a springer. The back and forth recoil motion will wreck a regular centerfire scope.
The air guns that you fill with a tank or hand pump can use any scope since there is no back and forth recoil.
That same recoil will make a scope move in the rings or the rings to slide in the groves of the barrel. A lot of springer rifles will have a scope mount stop on the receiver to stop this or a hole for a lug on the scope mount/ring to fit in. Usaully the cheap scopes that come on those package combos are crap anyways.
Look on pyramidair.com or airgundepot.com for decent replacements.
What is intriguing me is the new Benjamin Airbow that is coming out that will shoot a full size arrow at 450fps and you can get 8 shots per 3000psi fill and all you have to do is load the arrow and cock it to shoot. Supposed to shoot 2" groups at 50 yards. There is a video where a guy used one to take a Bison with 2 shots. I wish they were legal for Archery season. I'd rather have that than a crossbow.
The air guns that you fill with a tank or hand pump can use any scope since there is no back and forth recoil.
That same recoil will make a scope move in the rings or the rings to slide in the groves of the barrel. A lot of springer rifles will have a scope mount stop on the receiver to stop this or a hole for a lug on the scope mount/ring to fit in. Usaully the cheap scopes that come on those package combos are crap anyways.
Look on pyramidair.com or airgundepot.com for decent replacements.
What is intriguing me is the new Benjamin Airbow that is coming out that will shoot a full size arrow at 450fps and you can get 8 shots per 3000psi fill and all you have to do is load the arrow and cock it to shoot. Supposed to shoot 2" groups at 50 yards. There is a video where a guy used one to take a Bison with 2 shots. I wish they were legal for Archery season. I'd rather have that than a crossbow.
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Nope but I just looked it up and it looks nice. Are you planning on picking one up or do you own it already?
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A question about sights. Is it common for a spring gun to have the rear sight off to one side? I noticed with the scope on things seemed off. I replaced the scope and noticed I had to move the windage way over to set up.
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