Is this scope sturdy enough to hold up under the bidirectional recoil of a powerful spring powered air rifle?
258030
This scope held up with my .308 FAL. Sure it is a Chinese knockoff, but they keep building better, and better products, at a fair price. I wish my own country, would do the same. I haven't gotten to 500 rnds., but it still is holding 0. I hope they keep in touch with me, for future products. Thanks
258031
Works good on my ar15 not sure about spring air that is a different type of recoil
1951532
If you find mounts for the rifle it will work but I think it's over kill. There are some excellent scopes that are lighter and made for .22 and air rifles. I'd give one of them a try.
2214843
Yes, this scope is built to take the punishments from an Air rifle or 22 which is also hard on scopes. I have not had any issues with mine thus far (6 months)
2200661
I had this on my springer then went to my nitro piston and now on my pcp. This scope is tested to a .50 cal so it will hold up. Held up well on the springer never lost zero. Its by far the best scope I have had for a air rifle I really like it and highly recommend
2268512
if I were you i would continue looking. this is perfect for an air rifle because of the forward recoil. however on a .223 the recoil is back. air rifle jumps forward. it is just my opinion.
43585
An air rifle scope is designed to recoil in both directions forward and back without the crosshairs or lenses coming loose, many regular rifle scopes are not so designed and as such they will self destruct. The best thing to do would be to contact the manufacturer of the particular scope you wish to use and ask if they reccomend their scope for air rifle use.
1924522
I don't know for absolute certainty. As you most likely know, the "recoil" on a spring powered gun is reverse. You are wise to be cautious. My guess is that, as it is marketed as an air rifle scope, it is most likely able to take this reversed recoil situation. I would urge you to dig deeper. Sorry I can't tell you more.
1723121
Hi. So far so good and I shot about 100 shots with it. I have it on my Benjamin Genesis gas piston air rifle so the recoil isn't bad on it at all. But the scope over all seems very solid, much better then the CenterPoint scope I had originally.
1546625
I use it on a British Enfield that has comprable recoil. Yes, I would recommend it. It is a good value for this quality of a scope.
2089879
Yes i've used this on an AR and it has worked fine but some low end UTG scopes like this are meant for airsoft applications. Not sure how it would hold up to some of the higher slug loads.
836865
Yes, it should be fine. I have used this on a number of break barrel rifles, and it has held up well to the dual recoil, and should have no problems.
1876997
I believe the maximum load for the avx is 40 pounds not including weight/ so if ure scope falls under that u shud be fine
2261809
It's very solid. I have it on an M&P; 15-22 with a slide fire stock and it gets a lot of shaking. Not have any adjustment problems.
1969579
This mount can withstand heavy recoil as long as it is mounted properly. Three mounting points is more than enough for any strong recoil, sturdy base is the key.
2088256
I do not believe the "recoil" would bother it at all. It is approx. 7/8 inches in diameter and very sturdy.
1240567
It's a surprisingly sturdy scope and should be able to handle your Contender.
766569
Take it from me... No it will not! The recoil of a standard rifle, rimfire or centerfire is in the opposite direction of an air rifle. The recoil of an air rifle will quickly damage even most expensive scopes. There are inexpensive scopes made for air rifles that are quite good for your needs. Trust me on this.