Scope conundrum - advice sought (long post)

[Ratsbadboy]

It sounds like your scope is suffering from a phenomenon known as chromatic aberration, which is not uncommon with lower end scopes. As I understand it many higher priced scopes, apart from using better quality glass and being of better design also have multiple coatings on the lenses to reduced this chromatic aberration effect.

 

[markj1]

It sounds like your scope is suffering from a phenomenon known as chromatic aberration, which is not uncommon with lower end scopes. As I understand it many higher priced scopes, apart from using better quality glass and being of better design also have multiple coatings on the lenses to reduced this chromatic aberration effect.

Thank you.

 

[Overlay]

Hawke 1-4 x 24 ill I have one on my pcp a nice cross hair 4A type and illuminated with a wide angled view it will do everything including a nv such as a pard 007

Lovely piece of kit at a good price

 

[Will the chippy]

I'll definitely try different ammo, thanks.

In the meantime, for the cost of an entry-level scope, I think I'll replace the one I have now anyway. The inability to focus at 25m with higher magnification than the base 4x is a pain, regardless of the grouping, and makes having the 4-9 magnification feature pointless. Also, I don't like the clutters reticle much.

Based on Edinburgh Rifles' recommendation, I think I'd give Wulf a go. They come with lifetime warranty, and while the Vortex warranty is probably superior, for the price I could buy another scope... and, the Wulf is the lighter of the two.

These two are currently on my shortlist:

Wulf Fireball 2-7x32 AO Rifle Scope

Wulf Fireball 2-7x32 AO Rifle Scope. If you are looking for a partnership for your Air Rifle or Rimfire, the Fireball range from WULF has you covered. Split into 3 magnification ranges starting at a 2-7x32 and headed by a 4-12x50, these quality entry level optics come with a 1-inch tube, an...

www.uttings.co.uk

Wulf Fireball 3-9x40 AO Rifle Scope

Wulf Fireball 3-9x40 AO Rifle Scope. If you are looking for a partnership for your Air Rifle or Rimfire, the Fireball range from WULF has you covered. Split into 3 magnification ranges starting at a 2-7x32 and headed by a 4-12x50, these quality entry level optics come with a 1-inch tube, an...

www.uttings.co.uk

However, trying to compare the difference in weight between these too proved challenging. The 3-9x40 scope weight is given as 435gms, I cannot find the weight of the 2-7x32 anywhere. It is a shorter scope (and also has a shorter eye relief - 87mm compared to 95mm). But is it also lighter?

Any advise please?

 

[jpln]

Sorry - responding to an older post.