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RWS classic 4-12x40

  • 24-02-2010 07:40PM
    #1
    Anto...
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    hi all just wonderin is this scope any good? i havnt the slightest about scopes so could yee help here. ive found out that its german thats about it, couldnt find anything about it on the internet if anyone does could you please post the link. thanks: Foxshot! who is now Anto..., because i cant access my account:mad:


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  • #2
    jamesomara
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    We need some more info.

    Is this scope for an air rifle? If so, what are you going to use it on: air or center/rimfire?

    Air rifle scopes have to be tougher than center/rim fire scopes due to the recoil of springs - the second force after the shot that centerfire/rimfire rifles do not experience.

    Although, this isn't as much of a problem as it used to be, it may be a consideration.


  • #3
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    jamesomara wrote: »
    We need some more info.

    Is this scope for an air rifle? If so, what are you going to use it on: air or center/rimfire?

    Air rifle scopes have to be tougher than center/rim fire scopes due to the recoil of springs - the second force after the shot that centerfire/rimfire rifles do not experience.

    Although, this isn't as much of a problem as it used to be, it may be a consideration.


    I always thought it was the opposite in relation to centrefire scopes vs air gun scopes. I dunno what a .50 cal would do to a airgunners scope;)


  • #4
    jamesomara
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    From what I have heard, air rifles can destroy a scope designed for a firearm. This is probably more true for older scopes than for new.

    The logic is that in an air rifle where there is a spring, after the initial back-kick (for which scopes are designed to handle) the air rifle scope will kick in the forward direction, which will shatter the lenses of a scope not designed for an air rifle.

    I have never seen it happen, however, it is worth considering if you are looking for an air rifle scope.


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