brett1868 wrote:At least when you step up to a larger calibre you can move the Zeiss to it and put a smaller scope on the 22. What other rim fires did you consider?
Chronos wrote:hey mate, good choices are important if you want a package to last you a lifetime
. i don't have a problem with the mag range of your scope choice, in fact i think it's about perfect but 56mm is a big objective. the specs show this scope weighs 19.8 oz, 20.3 oz (w/ illum. reticle). just for example my leupold rimfire scope weighs around 11oz.
also the diavari is paralax free at 110 yards, meaning that at common rimfire hunting ranges you might experience more parallax error than with a 60y rimfire scope
Chronos
bhs wrote:Im not so fussed about the weigh of the scope. is there anyway to fix up the parallax? and will it affect my shooting a lot ?
mausermate wrote:feeewww! that big zeiss on a .22? okay! its all good. 3 times the value of the gun but all good. whatever makes you happy.
But hey! its a 30mm tube and man! pluck the hairs of off a rabbits back, don't get me wrong best scope around but there are more practical scopes for a .22.
Zeiss make a really nice 3-9x something specialist rim fire scope in the conquest line with a 1 inch tube that won't weigh you down. I'm pretty sure its a German made job. Perfect for that little T-bolt which BTW is a fine choice for a first gun. Welcome mate! you'll never regret buying your first gun.
Chronos wrote:hey mate, good choices are important if you want a package to last you a lifetime
. i don't have a problem with the mag range of your scope choice, in fact i think it's about perfect but 56mm is a big objective. the specs show this scope weighs 19.8 oz, 20.3 oz (w/ illum. reticle). just for example my leupold rimfire scope weighs around 11oz.
also the diavari is paralax free at 110 yards, meaning that at common rimfire hunting ranges you might experience more parallax error than with a 60y rimfire scope
Chronos
bhs wrote:Hey everyone.
I recently got my license and just ordered my first set up.
Browning T-bolt .22lr
Zeiss Classic Diavari 6-12 x 56 ret4
Just wanted to know what you guys think of my set up as a first rifle and if there is anything wrong with it.
I plan to use it for hunting small game.
Warrigul wrote:Very nice rifle, I have used one and couldn't fault it out of the box. The problem with a centerfire scope on a .22, as already pointed out, is unless you can get a 100% consistant cheek location each time you will be anything up to 50mm out at 30m simply due to parallax.
Not every shot is going to be in the same position either and this will cause problems.
INMHO you would show better results with a cheap 3-4 x 40 Nikko or the like.
Sorry to have to sound negative but them is the facts, it is simply the wrong scope for what you are going to do. To say otherwise, simply to make you feel good, is leading you down the wrong path.
But it will be a good centerfire scope later on.
bhs wrote:Thanks for your advice. what would be a good scope you would recommend ? i had a look at the Nikko pro staff but the parallax was at 100 yard, would that be the same problem ?