New Rifle

[d2wing]

Center Point makes some FFP rifle scopes that are suitable for centerfire rifles and have a lifetime warranty. https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Cent...FP_Long_Range_Rifle_Scope_1_4_MOA_1_Tube/9044

https://www.crosman.com/discover/optics/optics-faq


ARE THESE SCOPES JUST FOR AIRGUNS?
ANSWER: No. All CenterPoint scopes will withstand the recoil of the most powerful caliber rifles on the market. They have gone through significant torture testing, including being used on everything from a high powered Webley Patriot break barrel to a .416 Rigby Magnum Centerfire Rifle.


And a lifetime warranty.

Thank you for that reply I did not know they were made by Crossman as air rifle scopes. They should be very durable then.

 

[dranrab]

Thank you for that reply I did not know they were made by Crossman as air rifle scopes. They should be very durable then.

They have enough confidence to put a lifetime warranty on them and they tested them on some heavy hitters. I was surprised to learn that back when I was bored and did a little research. The glass on the Spectrum series FFP scopes is good. Surprisingly so. I had all my rimfires out today going back and forth from one to the next, and the sharpness of the CP was as good as Burris, Leupold and Redfield scopes in the same price range.

 

[cdb1]

Cheap scopes to go on a cheap rifle. I will be mounting and lapping the scope myself as a practice project. If either scope breaks, oh well. I still have the rifle and get a better scope. This project is all about the experience of putting on my own scopes.

Then I guess you’re good to go. Using a cheap scope the first time trying to mount a scope is asking for trouble. I’ve never lapped a scope but if I did I’d definitely use the cheapest scope I could find.

If one puts a $169.00 scope on a $350.00 rifle, one has a $169.00 rifle.

 

[Skylerbone]

My CenterPoint wasn’t very clear at all and the busy reticle? Hard to use. From the “springiness” of that blob I’m guessing they don’t use o-ring seals but some sort of rubberized “paint” which let loose and attached to the wire reticle. From there the inside coating began flaking off.

Poor materials, poor construction, poor durability. Lasted about 2 months. The AIM was a similar story but I think one of the interior lenses fell out. It was mounted on a 10/22.

 

[troy fairweather]

I have 2 grandchildren that want to get into hunting. I'll likely get 2 rifles in 243 or, cough, cough 6.5 creed. Seriously considering t/c compass, ruger American, tree rem 700 adl or another savage m11 or axis 2. Haven't decided just yet. I've owned win m 70's too but a little pricey because I have to get 2.

I found a Bushnell banner, looks like a package gun take off, bought it for 10 bucks. And picked up a Bushnell 6-18x40 for under 100 and have a Nikon monarch mildot 4-16x42 waiting for guns to put them on.

Good luck in your quest for a new rifle.

Eurooptics has the new mauser m18 in 243 for 399. There a very nice rifle and 5 shot 1moa guaranty. I am looking at getting another to match my 6.5 prc.

 

[herrwalther]

Stopped by my local gun store, owner almost sold me two rifles but could only get one. Got myself a used Savage Axis in 308 for 215 out the door. Very good condition from what I am finding so far.

 

[troy fairweather]

Stopped by my local gun store, owner almost sold me two rifles but could only get one. Got myself a used Savage Axis in 308 for 215 out the door. Very good condition from what I am finding so far.

Maybe call savage and see if they will update the magazine

 

[herrwalther]

Maybe call savage and see if they will update the magazine

Why? Was there any issue with the magazines?

 

[troy fairweather]

Why? Was there any issue with the magazines?

They can break at the mag release they have a new version now

 

[herrwalther]

Interesting. The problem is with the catch on the magazine itself? And is there a way to tell if this is a correct magazine? I didn't have any catch issues on my last Savage.

 

[troy fairweather]

Interesting. The problem is with the catch on the magazine itself? And is there a way to tell if this is a correct magazine? I didn't have any catch issues on my last Savage.

The old catch is the same plastic as the mag bottom the new catch is a separate peace now. I've had 2 axis and both broke and one the bottom shaped off to.

 

[herrwalther]

Looks like the Axis I got has the old style magazine. I will be contacting Savage in the next few days to see if I can get a replacement. Otherwise I will use this magazine until it breaks and then buy a new one. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[skeeterfogger]

I'd go with 308 win.
Centerpoint not bad considering price. Last deer was same 4-16x40 on a 3006 at 350 yards.
Just put a 4-24x50 on an LR308 for a guy. Shoots great.