cslinger
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Since my Christmas has started to trickle In I figured I would post a couple observations on some new toys.
1st is the NIkon Prostaff 3-9 EFR scope for rimfire and airguns.
I have to say I am extremely happy with these two scopes. Crystal clear, feel very substantial and I prefer the uncluttered reticle. I obviously cannot speak to longevity or durability but after 100 or so shots in two air rifles they seem to be holding zero with nothing breaking or giving up the ghost. If they continue to durable then I think they are a great scope for an airgun.
I also have a Hawke 2-7 scope that has many more features such as mildots, illuminated reticle etc. and is well known for its airgun durability but its nowhere near as clear as the Nikon and much less forgiving to head position.
2nd is the HW97K Air Rifle in .177
I am a Weihrauch fan. I own most of their rifles. Simply put they make a stellar product. Frankly they put most rimfire rifles on the market to shame in many ways.
Out of the box my HW97K with no break in at all was just stacking pellet after pellet on top of each other with aplomb. I am NOT a good spring gunner. This is why I enjoy them because they are such a challenge for me but this HW97 is a tool that I can totally see making a good shooter look like a rock star. All the normal Weihrauch quality, fit and finish etc. and one heck of a shooter out of the box. Two big thumbs up. This was combined with one of the above Nikon scopes.
I used the other scope on my HW30s .177 and I was immediately shooting better then I was with the Hawke 2-7 that was on it before.
So basically two enthusiastic initial thumbs up for both the Nikon EFR scope and the HW97K. Time will tell if initial impressions hold true but these have both make a great first impression.
Just thought I would give a quick take on these in case anybody is shopping.
Chris
Shooting results. Range tonight was only indoor short at 25 feet or so but as I said I am not usually a 1 hole kind of shooter so I am thrilled with my sight in today. Cannot wait to get out to 30 to 40 yards.
The HW97K with H&N Field Target Pellets / NIKON EFR
The HW30s with H&N Field Target Pellets / NIKON EFR
1st is the NIkon Prostaff 3-9 EFR scope for rimfire and airguns.
I have to say I am extremely happy with these two scopes. Crystal clear, feel very substantial and I prefer the uncluttered reticle. I obviously cannot speak to longevity or durability but after 100 or so shots in two air rifles they seem to be holding zero with nothing breaking or giving up the ghost. If they continue to durable then I think they are a great scope for an airgun.
I also have a Hawke 2-7 scope that has many more features such as mildots, illuminated reticle etc. and is well known for its airgun durability but its nowhere near as clear as the Nikon and much less forgiving to head position.
2nd is the HW97K Air Rifle in .177
I am a Weihrauch fan. I own most of their rifles. Simply put they make a stellar product. Frankly they put most rimfire rifles on the market to shame in many ways.
Out of the box my HW97K with no break in at all was just stacking pellet after pellet on top of each other with aplomb. I am NOT a good spring gunner. This is why I enjoy them because they are such a challenge for me but this HW97 is a tool that I can totally see making a good shooter look like a rock star. All the normal Weihrauch quality, fit and finish etc. and one heck of a shooter out of the box. Two big thumbs up. This was combined with one of the above Nikon scopes.
I used the other scope on my HW30s .177 and I was immediately shooting better then I was with the Hawke 2-7 that was on it before.
So basically two enthusiastic initial thumbs up for both the Nikon EFR scope and the HW97K. Time will tell if initial impressions hold true but these have both make a great first impression.
Just thought I would give a quick take on these in case anybody is shopping.
Chris
Shooting results. Range tonight was only indoor short at 25 feet or so but as I said I am not usually a 1 hole kind of shooter so I am thrilled with my sight in today. Cannot wait to get out to 30 to 40 yards.
The HW97K with H&N Field Target Pellets / NIKON EFR
The HW30s with H&N Field Target Pellets / NIKON EFR