scoping my 2240

[ThudThumper]

i just bought a custom 2240 (as mentioned in my earlier post) in .22 with a 14" barrel and stock.  I put a steel breech on it instead of the standard plastic one to get a solid mounting base.

I want a low power scope with an adjustable objective, but I'm really not sure what to get.  I plan on punching paper often, but I will be killing squirrels and crows too.

I'm looking at a few swift scopes, but they're not of the premier line and I don't know what to expect from them.  Plus, they don't have an AO.

I found a leapers scope called the "bug buster" in 4x with an AO, mil-dot, and illuminated sight for $65.  That seems like an awful lot for such a low price.

I'd love to hear your opinions about these, and your recommendations for any others that you might think are better.  thx.

[Lawdog]

ThudThumper,

Leapers air gun scopes are fast gaining a reputation as being a top notch value for air gunners.  I have two mounted on springer rifles and intend to buy more for any new air rifles I get.  For a review of Leaper scopes go to http://www.americanairgunhunter.com/optics1.html for the story.  Lawdog
 

[ThudThumper]

thanks, lawdog.

i checked that review and it is a bit convincing.  however, i just bought a 3-9x32 bushnell with an adjustable objective to try out.  i know their more expensive scopes are supposed to be very nice, so i figured i'd give the lower-end it a shot.  the leapers will be my next purchase though, and i'll compare the two.

[wilded]

Where do you order the Leapers Scopes?

[ThudThumper]

pyramid air carries them.  here's a link to the bug buster.  you should be able to find other to look at from there.

http://www.pyramidair.com/cgi-bin/accessory.pl?accessory_id=502

[jlevach]

You can get the leapers scopes cheaper at Scraggle Point suppliy than from Pyrmad. they usually sell the 4x bugbuster for $49.95 and have the non illuminated 4x for $37.50.
Jim L

[bda365]

ive got 3 of them on different airguns-- mostly pcp guns. they are amazing for the price. i dont think ill ever drop the 500 bones i did for a vari-xIII..... i can wear out/break/destroy/giveaway 4 of these babies for the price of one of them.
i have one complaint--- all the high power scopes are 56mm!!!!!!! geez i dont want that, gimme a smaller obj please-- btw side forcus rocks!

[ThudThumper]

You can get the leapers scopes cheaper at Scraggle Point suppliy than from Pyrmad

wow, thanks jlevach.

lol, and i thought i was finally satisfied.  now that you've put me onto such a good price i'll have to buy a couple...

[bda365]

barska scopes are pretty cool too-- alil higher price than the leapers but abit higher quality i think.

these guys have some good prices too... check em out....

http://www.riflescopes.com/departments/16/rifle_scopes.htm