Advice on replacing scope

[stalkingbob]

Morning,
I have a Zeiss Conquest DL 3-12x50 on my .17 HMR but nearly all my shooting is in the 50-70yds area and so its a little too much for me (parallax is default 100m?)

What would be a fixed magnification quality replacement for this, more suited to my rimfire?
I love the quality of the glass so would look for a good quality 8x50 in a similar price bracket

Many thanks

 

[C&K Suffolk]

Personally if it 50-70 yard shooting then you don’t want a fixed mag of 8. Maybe a x6.

 

[palo]

Most if not all of the quality fixed mag scopes will have parralax fixed at 100m as well .
Some of the newer zeiss vari power scopes and maybe others have adjustable parralax down to 50m so it might be worth looking at them .

 

[Tazz]

I understand the thinking around fixed mag scopes but given the quality of the variable mag scopes now in the mid range price points why not have the flexibility. Most of my 17 HMR shots on rabbits is at sub 70 yds but now and then take on a 120 yard shot 6-12 or 6-15 perfect Same with my stalking rifle walk round with it on 8 for most shots but handy to be able to go to 16 or 18 when required

 

[stalkingbob]

I understand the thinking around fixed mag scopes but given the quality of the variable mag scopes now in the mid range price points why not have the flexibility. Most of my 17 HMR shots on rabbits is at sub 70 yds but now and then take on a 120 yard shot 6-12 or 6-15 perfect Same with my stalking rifle walk round with it on 8 for most shots but handy to be able to go to 16 or 18 when required

What scope do you use for this? What about parallax? Is a scope with adjustable parallax possible in 'mid-range' or just not bother??

 

[Tazz]

What scope do you use for this? What about parallax? Is a scope with adjustable parallax possible in 'mid-range' or just not bother??

Hawke Sidewinder 4-16 great bit of kit for the money

 

[Motul1974]

SB 8X56. got one on my 308 after a previous Leica Magnus 56mm. Really happy with the 'down grade' as its works so well without having to mess about with zoom, ir or parrelax!

 

[DamaDaz]

SB 8X56. got one on my 308 after a previous Leica Magnus 56mm. Really happy with the 'down grade' as its works so well without having to mess about with zoom, ir or parrelax!

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[C&K Suffolk]

What scope do you use for this? What about parallax? Is a scope with adjustable parallax possible in 'mid-range' or just not bother??

I have a hawk frontier scope for sale. Adjustable paralax 4-20x44. Ideal for what you need and top end of Hawke

 

[Greenmist]

HMR's are notoriously over scoped, a good quality fixed parallax 8x56 or 6x42 should do fine

 

[Namman]

HMR's are notoriously over scoped, a good quality fixed parallax 8x56 or 6x42 should do fine

6x42 Swarovski. Don't worry about parallax if the scope is focused and you have a full field of view, ie your scope is mounted properly and the rifle fits you.

 

[Will the chippy]

I was going to say a nice quality 6 x 42 would be ace and not too big.

 

[cjm1066]

Leupold 8x has parallax adjustment have one on 7x57.

 

[big ears]

SB 8X56. got one on my 308 after a previous Leica Magnus 56mm. Really happy with the 'down grade' as its works so well without having to mess about with zoom, ir or parrelax!

S&B 8x56 or 6x42 best scope there is for £300. But don’t tell everybody otherwise the price will go up

 

[palo]

If your not happy with your current scope that has a fixed parralax at 100m there's no point in buying a fixed 6x42 or 8x56 scope as they will have a fixed parralax at 100m as well.
That hawke frontier that Cc91 has for sale is worth considering

 

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Or the S&B 8x56 or 7x42 can't go wrong. An excellent secondhand buy.

I use the 8x56 on the deer stalking rifle and use if for shots from 30 yards without any problem at all. I sometimes would prefer a bit less magnification for close shots in woodland.

 

[wully1234]

I have an athlon talos 4-14x44 on my 1517 and It's pretty much perfect..
You can never have enough magnification!
The hmr is capable of up to 150m shots in the right conditions so best to have a scope to match that ability

 

[gixer1]

Sold: Thread 'S&B Hungarian 8x56'

Dec 12, 2024

S&B 8x56 Hungarian, very, very light ring marks, but may wipe off with a bit of effort, nice clear glass.

£250 posted.

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[WalkedUp]

I really rate the 8x56 S&B, a top stalking scope. However a .17HMR is about small targets and precision, hitting a rabbit in the head each time. You would be better with a higher magnification than 8x for longer shots and an adjustable parallax for closer shots. Something like a 4-16x50 SF would be best in my opinion.

 

[stalkingbob]

Hi team,
I have got hold of two scopes (both S/H) to check out my preference:
- Swarovski Habicht 8x50 (30mm tube)
- Hawke Frontier 3-15x50 SF: FFP Mil Pro (illuminated, 30mm tube and practically brand new)

First thoughts (not mounted so not used in the field yet) are:
- Habicht has fantastic glass and is very easy view. Still got that parallax set at 100m I guess, but I do like it
- Hawke has parallax adjustment so that part goes away, and still very good glass. However it seems that my head/eye position has to be exactly right, not as forgiving as Habicht?
Is there a technical term for that??

So now its the 8x versus up to 15x as well as the parallax. I also prefer the 4A reticule as well.
The Hawke is a lovely scope but for bashing squirrels I am not sure its a bit much!