Just ordered a rebuilt Daisy 853 from CMP to practice offhand in my backyard. I started reading about AR silhouette and Field Target and my want to get a TX200 one day. What magification is generally needed for silhouette and FT-I think max range is around 50 yards? Is an AO necessary/highly desirable? What will hold up to a high velocity spring cocker like a TX200-will any scope rated for ARs work, even cheap ones like Leapers Bugbusters or Simmons, or are the cheaper scopes just a waste of money. If the cheaper ones don't work, what are good entry level scopes that do?Thanks

8x32 4200 Bushnell Elite will work for both.
Adjustable objective is a must for Ft.

Brent s

For any high powered spring rifle like a TX200, I would only recommend a Leupold 6.5x20 EFR. AO is not only highly desirable but is 100% a necessity. If you shop around you should be able to find one used for around $500-550. Lifetime guarantee and you can use it on anything. Great glass and a one time purchase. On a Tx200 you are now talking about a $1100 springer. In my opinion well worth it. I have loaned mine to many people at matches, and it has traveled to more matches than I have including nationals. This combo will win matches in all classes from B to Master right out of the box.Great investment. Neither will ever loose their value. Go with the Leupold 6.5x20 EFR, then the tx200 and don't look back.

My 54 is a scope eater and I am very happy with the glass and mechanics of the Swift air gun scopes. I have a 6.5-20X44. It was recommended by another sillhouette air gunner.

Ditto on the Swift Airgun Scope 6.5 x20-44. Good scope for the price. Turrents repeat nicely.

Does that Swift scope come with a dot reticle?

Jason wrote:Does that Swift scope come with a dot reticle?

Mine doesn't have one (I use it on my 40-X prone rifle) and according to their website the duplex is the only choice.

http://www.swift-sportoptics.com/rscopesair.html

Duplex. Not bad though, the thin part isn't "too" thin or thick... at least to me...

The 6.5-20 Leupolds are nice, but if you want to have a decent chance at doing well in FT you need atleast 30+ for power to accurately rangefind the targets. I would recommend the Bushnell 4200 8-32x40, for your dual application use.

Were all the Leupold 6.5x20 EFRs able to be used on high power springer air rifles? I have a Leupold 6.5x20 EFR that I bought back in 97 or 98. I also have a couple of Premier boosted EFRs. I want to buy a HW97k or a TX200 and the thing holding me back is deciding what scope will work on the rifle. On my silhouette guns where weight is an issue I shoot Leupolds. My hunting and benchrest guns are all Nightforce. I doubt I am going to be happy with a 150.00 Hawke scope although I have never looked through one.