Issue #34: Scope basics & scope terms + Q&A
Scopes are the single most popular accessory that airgunners buy, so it's time for a refresher course on optics. In this issue, Tom reviews reticles, parallax, adjustable objectives and more.
In the Q&A section, a listener asks about the apparent unavailability of .22 caliber pellets in local stores. Tom reveals the reason for that and where you can buy all the .22 pellets you need. Another listener has two young children who want to learn to shoot. He asks for suggestions to teach them proper gun handling and the right gun to start out younger kids. Listen along as Tom helps him with a sure-fire gun that'll keep the kids on the right path.
Download September 2009 MP3 file
posted by B.B. Pelletier @ 12:01 AM
7 Comments
7 Comments:
I'm a newbie when it comes to scoping an air rifle. To make it short, when I tried to scope my benjamin super strike, beside the target I could also see my front sight and its kinda bother me a bit. Is this normal?
thank you,
Luke
Hi Tom, how can I tell what makes a scope "spring rated"? And are leapers scopes approved for use on spring guns?
Luke, I will address seeing the front sight in the scope
Anon, I will discuss airgun scope ratings in the nextr podcast.
Tom
why don't you have a podcast? I want to listen to this on my ipod!
Kelly,
Click on the link that says "Download September 2009 MP3 file" and you can load it onto your iPod. MP3 files are what iPods use. You'll find similar links for every podcast we have online.
Edith
Hello Tom,
Thank you for all the valuable info, it really helps. My question: I have a Beeman R9 and have been plinking with it for years. It has always been very accurate with open sights. I can hit a 3 inch target at 40 yrds. I decided to try FT and took the plunge. Got a Leapers 8x32x56, side wheel, accushot rings and started your recommended set up process. when i got out to 35 yrds i reached the max UP setting on the adjustment and i am still 1/2 inch below aiming dot. What have i done wrong? Thanks for your help. Best regards.
As I say at the end of every podcast, I do not answer questions here. I have posted your question on the current blog and I answered it there, as well.
http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/
Tom
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