Ok rifle decided scope next

[BryanBaxter]

I have decided to go with a great deal I found on a rws 54 in .177. It weighs 9 lbs. I need to scope it. The rifle has an 11mm dovetail. How much will a good set of rings weigh? I am looking at a used Leapers 4-16X50 weighing in at 1lb 8 oz or maybe the leaper Accushot 3-12x44 mini at 1lb 6 oz. Cost is a big factor and I need to be able to get rings and scope for under $200.00. Any money I save on the scope I can use for targets.

[caseyboy]

Is the RWS 54 recoilless? I know one of the upper end RWS/Diana models is a sidelever that is also recoilless. If it is, it can work to your advantage. Rings don't need to be as "skookum" and just about any scope will stand up.

[BryanBaxter]

The 54 is recoilless but only felt recoil. The barrel and action actually move rearward when the gun is fired like an artillery piece. I am still planning on using a magnum rated airgun scope.

[caseyboy]

I use a Center Point 4-16 on my Daisy 953. The Daisy is a single stroke pneumatic with zero recoil. I contated Center Point and they said to me that all of there scopes are springer rated including magnun springers. I picked up my Center Point on a shopping trip to the states from WalMart for $70.00. It is actually pretty darned good (for the money), but definitely not a higher end scope.

[Shandy]

Try and find a used Simmons 44MAG 6.5-20X44.

Great scope, can handle springers and has great reliable clicks. Excellent glass. You can get them for around $100 on ebay and many forum classifieds.

[BryanBaxter]

My online reading has shown a lot of people like the bushnell 3200. I can go up to the 3200 if I drop down to a 3-10x40.Higher magnifications are budget busters. i have raised my budget to get into this scope. I can get a Swift 6.5-20x44 for the same price. Or I can get a Simmons 44mag 6-21X44 it is $157.00 side parallax, and 1/8th clicks and weighs less than the bushnell.

I need to know if Bushnell elite 3200s quality is worth the reduction in magnification. Is 10x enough for rams @45yds?

I like the target turrets on the Swift but it weighs 4oz more and is 4" longer. I have 2lbs of scope and mount to work with. My rifle is 9 lbs.

Specifications for Swift 6.5-20x44mm High Recoil Scope:

Magnification: 6.5-20
Objective Size: 44mm
Recoil Rating: Heavy
Minimum Focus Distance: 10 yards
Weight (oz): 18.5
Length: 16"
Finish: Matte
Scope Caps: Yes
Adjustment Method: Target Turret
Eye Relief: 3"
MOA: 1/4"
Reticle Type: Duplex

Bushnell Elite 3200 3-10x40 Riflescope Matte 32-3104M
Power x Obj. 3-10x40
Reticle MultiX
FOV, ft.@1000yds. / m@1000m 35.5/11.8@3x / 10.9/3.6@10x
Exit Pupil, mm 13.1-4
Eye Relief, mm 3.7/94
Click Value, in@100yds. / mm@100m .25/7
Adj. Range, in@100yds/m@100m 85/2.4
Mntng. Length, in./mm 5.4/137
Finish Matte
Weight, oz./g 14.5/411
Length, in./mm 11.7/297


Simmons 44MAG Series 6-21 x44mm Scope Side Parallax Adjustment:

Magnification: 6-21x
Reticle: Truplex
Objective Lens: 44mm
Finish: Matte
Field OF View: 16-4.6 ft @ 100 yds
Eye Relief: 3.75"
Adj Range: 45 @ 100 yds
Click Value: 0.125 (441048, 441056)
Weight: 11.8 oz.

[BryanBaxter]

Scope ordered Bushnell Elite 3200 4-12X40.