Guest Blog by Matt Coulter. A great review of a 3X32 Xbow stock for real airgunning

I've been a long-time user of crossbow scopes on low to medium powered spring rifles.  Most of mine are 4X32.  Tru-glo and Horton.  I like the clarity, and the very versatile reticles.  And a crossbow scope can certainly handle reverse recoil.  Have you ever seen what a crossbow goes thru when you fire it? 

But my all-time favorite low-power scope has to be the Tasco Bantam 2.5X20 shotgun scope.  Very compact and light, with a very usable circle-and-crosshair reticle.  Also very clear and bright lenses.  But they're getting harder to find, still available on ebay from time to time.  I think Barska offers a 2.5X20, but I haven't tried one yet.

I concur.  Little scopes rule.  Like the blogger said, they keep you honest

Wow!  this is an awesome post. Have seen the +bow scopes at gun shows and the thought of springer use came to mind I did not purchase. Ihave the TC scope on a co2 QB and that is nice for 10m,s or so. Oh by the way that is a cool spread you have there. and whats up with brown jugs in the shoot shack? Just curious thats all. Thanks

Posted by: @bf1956

Wow!  this is an awesome post. Have seen the +bow scopes at gun shows and the thought of springer use came to mind I did not purchase. I have the TC scope on a co2 QB and that is nice for 10m,s or so. Oh by the way that is a cool spread you have there. and whats up with brown jugs in the shoot shack? Just curious thats all. Thanks

 

Hey thanks for the kind words @bf1956! 

Those brown jugs?  Oh, they're just for decoration ?

New York has had an explosion of local craft breweries over the last 3-5 years and I'm just trying to support the local economy! 

Tell where there isn't a brewery going up, there every where here in sc Wis. I have a jug I would like you to have . you could pm me if you would like. So long,Brian

Posted by: @hector-j-medina-g

We have been working on this for about 8 months, so I hope you enjoy it!

 

https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/how-can-less-be-more  

 

 

Keep well and shoot straight!

 

 

 

 

HM

I totally enjoyed  that well written post, great pictures  everything, Matt did a super job and awesome info that makes  sense.

there are a lot of weighty rifles  that will feel a lot better  with that smaller scope. 

I did not know you Hector from adam but write off  the bat  you are top shelf good ole american good people,

I feel like I just met a great guy  in airguns, one you totally enjoy where  he is coming from.  And very down to earth &  polite what a refreshing thing that is  in this  sport  that often  can  be tainted by the  typical attitude some jerks  have.

I'll be hanging around your website and  try to enjoy what I find  there,

 Mike Ellingsworth

@4888blues

You are spot on Mike, well said.

@4888blues

Thanks Mike!!!

@mcoulter

Absolutely LOL 

and  what a beautiful place you have . Are you the same matt that had a hatsan 135 a while back,

I think we crossed emails sometime ago  on hatsan airgun 

I bought two of those scopes  last night  85.00 new  on ebay  then  afterwards found more for 79.00 LOL 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sightmark-Core-SX-3x32-Crossbow-Scope-SM13061/133083265752?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Posted by: @4888blues

@mcoulter

Absolutely LOL 

and  what a beautiful place you have . Are you the same matt that had a hatsan 135 a while back,

I think we crossed emails sometime ago  on hatsan airgun 

I bought two of those scopes  last night  85.00 new  on ebay  then  afterwards found more for 79.00 LOL 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sightmark-Core-SX-3x32-Crossbow-Scope-SM13061/133083265752?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Yup, that's me Mike!  Thanks for the kind words.  I feel very fortunate to have the backyard that I have.    🙂 

@bf1956

Are  you Brett Peterson.

8 months  on that  condensed into a air gun post man I cant wait till I retire LOL

@mcoulter

Your welcome,

and if you need something down the road drop me a email ,  custom spring guides etc ... 

@4888blues

Nope, I just got a 98 barrel set from you and hope fully it shows up today. Sweet dreams.... Brian

Well, this is what I like about airgunners, LOL!

We do the right thing, then we don't even remember who is who.

In German there is a word : "Nächstenliebe", usually translated as "Goodwill" or "Charity", but the literal translation is: "Love of the Neighbour"

We, the airgunners, may not be "Adults" by any definition  😉  , but we sure are a special bunch,

Thanks to all for your kind words and for reading.

Sorry I'm late getting around to this post...it's a good one, well thought out and presented.

I'm rather sorry I passed it up for a day or two...but I'm also a beliver (although for economics, often use 4X scopes).

In many situations...esp. hunting...field of view trumps magnification. 

1.The critters just don't want to stay still, and they are much easier to track/find with a lower power scope.

2.Can get good (to great) definition with a smaller scope when at low power (lens quality being equal)...which really helps sort out the fur from the tree bark (squirrels are that color for a reason).