Need scope recommendations/ .22 Benjamin trail

[Eat Dirt]

Well I Really like this air rifle ..
I have enough room in the backyard that i set up a 20 yard shooting spot with a chair and table under a big lemon tree ....
Lifes Good Today .........

But the center-point scope that came with it ,,is a piece of dog do-do
Wouldn't stay centered , then a lens came loose inside messing up sight picture

Can anyone recommend a decent scope for this air rifle
That will take the abuse of the jolts

[The War Wagon]

Vortex Sparc?

It's what I'm running on my dedicated AR .22

[pratchett]

So far, I like Cabela's store brand "caliber-specific rimfire" scope. It's probably overkill for an air rifle at 20 yards, but it's got a nice big field of view and a forgiving eye relief.

[Rivers]

For that air rifle, you need to stay with a scope that can handle the spring recoil. Conventional scopes, even one for a .308 hunting rifle, will die quickly on a "springer" air rifle.

Here's a link that might help. I'd seriously look at the Hawke Vantage 4x32 AO for your situation. 4x will be like your unmagnified vision at 5 yards instead of 20 yards. Should be plenty.

[k1dude]

The Nikon Prostaff P3 Target EFR 3-9x40AO Precision is airgun rated. Which means it'll survive the rigors of a springer.

But your rifle is a Nitro Piston, so you don't need to worry about scopes that can last on a springer. However, I always put springer rated scopes even on Nitro Piston actions just to be sure.

[Eat Dirt]

[QUOTE=k1dude;2441860

But your rifle is a Nitro Piston, so you don't need to worry about scopes that can last on a springer. However, I always put springer rated scopes even on Nitro Piston actions just to be sure.[/QUOTE]

You are correct Sir
The Benjamin trail is not a " springer " as in the Wal-~Mart style

But a 1100 fpc. Fun plinker
When I first put up my shooting area . ..on top of a large wooden spool , few times I hit my backstop [ 4 x4 ] chunk of plywood

The stray shots were sending slivers flying ,blowing thru .....
I improved backstop with 2 layers of 5/8 drywall


Thanks for All the good choices Guys

[roush2win]

Scope

I had that same rifle, went through a few scopes. The scope that worked and stayed zero for me was the UTG Accushot mine was in 4-16. You can pick them up on Amazon around $120.

[DennisCA]

Pyramyd Air has a good selection

[Eat Dirt]

I would like to keep it at the $70 to $ 80...mark

[subscriber]

I would like to keep it at the $70 to $ 80...mark

Prices occasionally dip to $60. Track on camelcamelcamel

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UGIMNQ/

[Eat Dirt]

Prices occasionally dip to $60. Track on camelcamelcamel

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UGIMNQ/

Nice scope..

Do they make a full size version
The Benjamin has a large stock and sometimes to get proper eye relief you have to Lean into it with smaller scopes

[subscriber]

There are many in the product UTG line: https://www.pyramydair.com/search-re...;NB:1&saSearch

If you find one you like, amazon may have it for a lot less (sometimes).

You want a scope that also has a parallax or objective focus ability down to your minimum target distance (or close to it). This is because rimfire scopes with fixed parallax have zero parallax at 50 yards. This while centerfire fixed parallax scopes are set to 100 yards. If you are shooting 20 yards the typical fixed parallax scopes will have significant parallax errors. Not on sheep sized game, but on rats or typical airgun targets. Also, cheap rimfire and centerfire scopes get their reticles knocked loose by the forward aspect of springer "recoil".

I would have to read through all those to know if they are all spring air rifle rate, but know that Leapers UTG have a reputation for surviving the back/front jolt of a spring (or gas ram) air rifle.

Here the search is for UTG $50 to $125: https://www.pyramydair.com/a/Accesso.../pr_50_0T125_0

Here is a good place to research airgun, pellet and optics deals: https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?board=7

[Eat Dirt]

Thanks for All the good information
And schooling....

I am finding out looking for a scope for this pellet rifle
Is like looking for just the right treat when opening a box of chocolates........

And Grandma says ,,, You only get one !!!!!

[subscriber]

You could contact Pyramyd Air and ask for help selecting a scope:
888-262-4867

https://www.pyramydair.com/contact-us

Often when I visit the site a chat window pops up offering to help me find something.

You know what kind of magnification and eye relief you want. That is a good start. The right rings to marry the scope to your particular air rifle would be another. Most of the UTG scopes come with rings, but they may not be idea for you. I believe the 888 number is toll free...

Good luck.

[ojisan]

Get one of these one piece mounts.
Great for springers and NPs.

https://www.pyramydair.com/a/Accessories/Mounts_bases_rings_levels_and_scope_stops/51