Kiwi Airgunners Forum : Hey Everybody www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ This is an XML content feed of; Kiwi Airgunners Forum : Introductions : Hey Everybody Copyright (c) 2006-2012 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 18:55:37 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:05:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.14 360 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=217 Kiwi Airgunners Forum www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_images/logo.jpg www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ Hey Everybody : Welcome to the forum, i have a... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1407#1407 Author: nunga
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Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 6:05pm

Welcome to the forum, i have a leapers 8-32x56 here with a 100mm side wheel if your interested . ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:05:44 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1407#1407 Hey Everybody : Other thoughts - large scopes... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1405#1405 Author: Davey
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Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 12:24pm

Other thoughts - large scopes raised up high changed the recoil pattern and take a bit of getting used to.

For a high scope you really need an adjustable buttpad so that you can keep the centre of recoil in line with your shoulder. If I could have fit a nice low bushnell 32x on my FWB124 I would have but unfortunately the break barrel makes it a no-go.

Edited by Davey - 19 Jun 2015 at 12:24pm]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:24:07 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1405#1405 Hey Everybody : I too came from rimfire ^_^ (f-class,... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1404#1404 Author: Davey
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Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 12:17pm

I too came from rimfire ^_^ (f-class, BSA international Mk2)

Got a bit tired of shooting at the same bit of paper

Windage isn't linear so the mildot thing allows you to do easy maths for wind at long ranges.

Actually I have to admit neither of my FT scopes have mildots, I bracket my wind in "killzone widths". If I could buy a 35x Leupy with a mildot I would though :)

Edited by Davey - 19 Jun 2015 at 12:18pm]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:17:53 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1404#1404 Hey Everybody : Davey wrote:By the way - you... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1403#1403 Author: RobD
Subject: 217
Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 12:14pm

Originally posted by Davey Davey wrote:

By the way - you said you've done other shooting so you might be interested to know 1 standard mildot @ 34.3x mag ~ 1MOA. That's part of the reason I like to stick around mid 30's for my magnification. Makes estimating easy.

I've very little experience with mildot reticles but that's very handy to know!
Cheers
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:14:37 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1403#1403 Hey Everybody : Davey wrote:Hawke 32x is fine... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1402#1402 Author: RobD
Subject: 217
Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 12:13pm

Originally posted by Davey Davey wrote:

Hawke 32x is fine and versatile for starting out. I imagine in combination with the TX it'll be a while before the skill of the shooter moves past the kit, springers being notoriously difficult to shoot well consistently.

Whether it's worth it depends on how much they want for it.

:)

Totally agree! I'd say my 20yrs with rimfire has given me a pretty good skill base and have made some adaptations already since starting with springers. Still much more to learn though and I can't wait to get out there with something decent to look through.

My first week at airgun club I nailed the bull with 5 shots prone freehand with a borrowed hw97k. It was that moment I became hooked and am looking forward to the many challenging aspects of springers and FT.
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:13:08 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1402#1402 Hey Everybody : (pink)MIST wrote:Nothing wrong... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1401#1401 Author: RobD
Subject: 217
Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 12:01pm

Originally posted by (pink)MIST (pink)MIST wrote:

Nothing wrong with Hawke, and yes, optisan arent easy to come by in NZ :)

Id rate the sidewinder 30 above the leapers, but alot of it will come down to budget and personal preference.
Falcon T50 and T35 are good choices as well, theres a t50 for sake in Hamilton for $600 from memory......

gecado22 on nzairgun still has the T50, might just have a wee looksie Wink
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:01:21 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1401#1401 Hey Everybody : By the way - you said you've... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1400#1400 Author: Davey
Subject: 217
Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 10:02am

By the way - you said you've done other shooting so you might be interested to know 1 standard mildot @ 34.3x mag ~ 1MOA. That's part of the reason I like to stick around mid 30's for my magnification. Makes estimating easy.]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:02:26 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1400#1400 Hey Everybody : Hawke 32x is fine and versatile... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1399#1399 Author: Davey
Subject: 217
Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 9:52am

Hawke 32x is fine and versatile for starting out. I imagine in combination with the TX it'll be a while before the skill of the shooter moves past the kit, springers being notoriously difficult to shoot well consistently.

Whether it's worth it depends on how much they want for it.

:)]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:52:38 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1399#1399 Hey Everybody : Nothing wrong with Hawke, and... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1398#1398 Author: (pink)MIST
Subject: 217
Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 4:42pm

Nothing wrong with Hawke, and yes, optisan arent easy to come by in NZ :)

Id rate the sidewinder 30 above the leapers, but alot of it will come down to budget and personal preference.
Falcon T50 and T35 are good choices as well, theres a t50 for sake in Hamilton for $600 from memory......
]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:42:50 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1398#1398 Hey Everybody : Have found some club members with... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=217&PID=1397#1397 Author: RobD
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Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 4:29pm


 Have found some club members with spares they may sell. I'm going to check a few out thurs night at local club.
What's the general opinion on Hawke sidewinder30 8-32? Just wonder whether I'll find it to be a "good starter" but soon drooling over something better or are they reasonably capable?

I kinda just wanna put something on there that will get me going, more-so than what I currently have and then take the time to choose what I really want, what I really really want :)

Am probably going to get something 8-32x so leapers, hawke, optisan...
Optisan seems a good choice but hard to find.
leapers and hawke are plentiful.

Really appreciate all the feedback guys, I've been mulling this over for 2 weeks now so getting close to a decision. It was never this difficult for all my other rifle types!!
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