NV081 Richter Optik 3-9x40 Vs SMK 3-9x40. Battle of the budget scopes. 

Hello, hope iis well with you. Thank you for the tip, much appreciated 👍🏻. Hawke do seem to be a good bet with their gear, the only Hawke that failed on me was a cheap Sport HD that I fitted to a .303 (yes I soon removed it and fitted an original MK1 rear sight).

Evening, no worries 👍🏻

Honestly, no. They are really not up to recoil. I know it is easy to say but I honestly recommend spending more money and buying a better brand of scope.

I bought one already and im afraid that the scope will break on my diana model 45 which i use for hunting

@@fawazzanki2888 all I can suggest is that you regularly check the zero of the scope. At least hunting is only a few shots per session, unlike target shooting where it can be 50-100 shots per session. So the scope may last a bit longer. Good luck, hope it works for you.

How to check the zero of the scope, sorry I didn’t understand

@@fawazzanki2888 you will have adjusted the windage and elevation of the scope to "zero" it to suit your gun, pellets and the distance you are shooting at. When the scope breaks it is most likely that the zero will adjust itself, so suddenly the pellets are not going where you expect them to be going. If you are hunting you must make sure that your zero is always perfect, otherwise you will miss the animal or even worse you will wound it. For hunting only one shot clean kill is acceptable - if that is not possible then do not go hunting. Before every hunting session you must check that the gun is still shooting where you expect it to be shooting. The zero of the scope (the adjustment) will move when the scope breaks, so instead of clean head shot you may miss or wound the animal. Best to have checked that before you start. Hope that clarifies, let me know if you require any further information.

Hello, hope you are well. Mine have been fine on my springers so far, it surprised me hence giving it my stamp of approval. The 3-9x50 AO looks to be a good bit of kit, I was looking at one earlier today. Might order one in the new year if funds allow. Fully agree about the mounts, for me it is Sportsmatch all the way on the springers.

Hello Paul, thank you for your comment much appreciated 👍🏻. The Leupolds are great, sadly not in my price range but very much on my wish list. Which Leupold did you buy?

@Nick Vending I have two a vx freedom 2x7 x32 and a 6x42 leupold I bought both 2nd hand

Great choice of optics, rather envious! I'll keep an eye on my club's second hand shelves.