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Hawke Sport Optics 6.5-20x42 AO Sidewinder Tactical Rifle Scope, Illuminated Half Mil-Dot Reticle, 1/4 MOA, 30mm Tube reviews - page 1
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By Brant from USA on 2011-02-22 08:21:04 Things I liked:There is no other etched glass reticle of this quality for the price. 1/2 mil dot 20x. Very clear and very bright. Rivals my Nightforce 8-32x56 NXS side by side. Love the sidewheel extension and the illumination. I have this on my Marauder .25 and I can hit within 1/2" at my 100 yd backyard range.Things I would have changed:Heavy beast but so is the Nightforce and other similar scopes. They can skip the fancy case that comes with it since you will never use it again but it is real nice. What others should know:With Pyramyds occasional 10% discount the bad boy came in at $360. You won't touch it anywhere else for that. Be sure to get the "Tactical" SIdewinders. They were redesigned and are different than the original Sidewinders. |  |
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By Xsquad from USA on 2013-02-13 00:35:01 Things I liked:This scope is amazeing optics crystal clear I have it mounted on my Diana 56th i'm shooting paint balls off of golf tees at 200 ft. the side paralax is sweet the adjustable illumination is awesome in low light conditions 1/2 mildot very koolThings I would have changed:Nothing it works for me What others should know:If you plan on doing some long distance shooting out to 100yds. This is a great scope i'm hitting targets at that range I love my hawke scope |
- Things I liked:Excellent scope, not to heavy or even bulky.
Things I would have changed:The cover caps are screwed, hence it takes a while to put the on and off. On the other hand it's a quite reliable protection...
What others should know:I can hit matches from 30 yards with this scope and my Feinwerkbau 300. German precision meets American top brand in rifle scopes ;-) Greetings from Germany to all Air gunners, KarlCommentsBy Robert J from USA on 2013-05-17 0 
Greetings Karl and thanks for the review.Bob in the USA - Things I liked:The mobility of the scope and the quality for the money
Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:This is a great scope and I recommend it - Things I liked:If you have the extra bucks spend it on this scope
Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:I know the price is a bit much but it's worth it - Things I liked:The clarity of this scope is amazing! It rivals much more expensive glass. The reticle is thin while still being very clear and easy to acquire. It will work well with all kinds of rifles. Not just air guns.
Things I would have changed:More of a positive feel on the turrets. They are a bit mushy. Flip up lens covers. You cant put the metal lens cover on the sun shade.
What others should know:If you want a quality scope, this is an outstanding bang for the buck. The added price is well worth it over the Leapers I have. - Things I liked:THE MIL DOTS ARE AWESOME, CLEARITY AWSESOME, 6.5 BY 20 ZOOM AND EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SCOPE WILL BE DECRIBED AS ASWESOME!!! IF YOU ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A SCOPE STOP! THIS IS THE RIGHT ONE FOR EVERY TYPE OF SHOOTER..........
Things I would have changed:The price is on the high side but like they say you get what you pay for. What else needs changing NOTHING!
What others should know:Stop reading and buy! Look on you tube and see what's the big deal. Im shooting flys at 40 yards thanks to this scope. Your scope should match the price of your gun. Why buy a $500 gun with a $50 scope DON'T MAKE SENSE.... - Things I liked:This is an incredible scope. I have mine mounted on a Benjamin Marauder .25cal rifle. Since I'm in the desert where we have a lot of bright sun I have the sun shade on it. I have made some incredible shots at 50yards in a cross wind, with excellent results. This scope might be a bit on the heavy side for some people, but for my shaky hands, it's great.
Things I would have changed:For me I find that with the large tactical side wheel installed, it does interfere somewhat with the red/green illumination control wheel. I'd like to see this wheel a bit wider keeping the same diameter thus allowing more material to grip. Or maybe make the wheel with less turning force required too turn. It would also be very nice if it came with a lens cap that would fit the sun shade. Other than that I'd change nothing else.
What others should know:The first scope I received had the windage & elevation turrets reversed. In other words the elevation turret was marked windage, and visa verse. PyramydAir bent over backwards to rectify this with an exchange. I think this scope is a bit over priced, as some other people have already stated, and I agree that the little suitcase is not necessary. If eliminated, the price could be kept down a bit. - Things I liked:This is an incredible scope. I have mine mounted on a Benjamin Marauder .25cal rifle. Since I'm in the desert where we have a lot of bright sun I have the sun shade on it. I have made some incredible shots at 50yards in a cross wind, with excellent results. This scope might be a bit on the heavy side for some people, but for my shaky hands, it's great.
Things I would have changed:For me I find that with the large tactical side wheel installed, it does interfere somewhat with the red/green illumination control wheel. I'd like to see this wheel a bit wider keeping the same diameter thus allowing more material to grip. Or maybe make the wheel with less turning force required too turn. It would also be very nice if it came with a lens cap that would fit the sun shade. Other than that I'd change nothing else.
What others should know:I think this scope is a bit over priced, and as some other people have already stated, and I agree that the little suitcase is not necessary. If eliminated, the price could be kept down a bit. - Things I liked:Not only is it good looking, well made, it's a great scope. I like these turrets, as after sighting it in, you can zero the turrets. This is especially helpful if you make a menu for the number of clicks required for distance changes.
Things I would have changed:After installing the Big Wheel I find the Red Green illumination control a bit too hard to turn as there is not much of the control to get your fingers on. So I'd like to see not so much tension or force to turn this knob. I would also like to have a choice of reticles.
What others should know:As it's been said before, I'll re-iterate the fact that this scope comes with a worthless metal and plastic suitcase. This is not necessary, and only becomes a dust collector after the scope has been mounted. Do away with this, and reduce the cost of the scope. - Things I liked:Clarity, an excellent glass.
Things I would have changed:Absolutely Nothing
What others should know:It is a bit on the heavy side but not to bad. Other then that by all means get one, you won't regret it. A very nice scope. It's my first Hawke optic and it for sure won't be my last. It sits well on my marauder and I am very happy with this optic to say the least. - Things I liked:Good glass
Things I would have changed:none
What others should know:This is my third Hawke tac, you just cant beat this scope for a air gun unless you want to spend 800 to 1000 1/2 mil dot i love it. - Things I liked:There is no other etched glass reticle of this quality for the price. 1/2 mil dot 20x. Very clear and very bright. Rivals my Nightforce 8-32x56 NXS side by side. Love the sidewheel extension and the illumination. I have this on my Marauder .25 and I can hit within 1/2" at my 100 yd backyard range.
Things I would have changed:Heavy beast but so is the Nightforce and other similar scopes. They can skip the fancy case that comes with it since you will never use it again but it is real nice.
What others should know:With Pyramyds occasional 10% discount the bad boy came in at $360. You won't touch it anywhere else for that. Be sure to get the "Tactical" SIdewinders. They were redesigned and are different than the original Sidewinders.CommentsBy Brant from USA on 2012-07-23 0 I pulled it off the Marauder in March and thought I had the UTG rings on it.By Robert from USA on 2012-05-04 0 Which rings are you using for the Marauder mounting?By Brant from USA on 2012-03-29 0 Bought a 3rd Tactical 6.5-20 and the new Panorama 4-12x50AO etched glass 1/2 md reticle. Beautiful scopes.By Brant from USA on 2011-07-23 1 I purchased a second one and it is just as good as the first.
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:Nothing it works for me
What others should know:If you plan on doing some long distance shooting out to 100yds. This is a great scope i'm hitting targets at that range I love my hawke scope