Airgun Scopes ..The Ugly Truth

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5yrs on, this is still relevant. 👍 The only point that I’d really contest is that an illuminated scope allows us here in the UK, where we often seem to have perpetual dusk, to have a decent extension for shooting without an NV scope. Good, honest video. 👏👏

This is probably one of THE most informative and accurate video presentations on the topic of airgun optics I've seen thus far. It's always amazed me how many folks look for everything AND the kitchen sink when looking for a scope for an "AIRGUN".

Had a 3-9 Centerpoint scope on my Weihrauch HW97 and thought it was okay until I switched it out for a Hawke. MY GOD the difference is UNBELIEVABLE in quality and accuracy has dramatically improved.

Lots of VERY GOOD points. I couldn't agree more. I have lived your frustration I hate spending Leupold money but ammo isn't cheap and shooting with junk sucks. I finally learned this after buying a lot of B+ scopes. I now buy used Leupolds and don't look back.

3 years on and still relevant thanks from the UK

A really great video....finally,someone with common sense. You know, I've had as many disappointments with $300.00 plus scopes as I have had with $150- $250 scopes....maybe it's just me... And " all the bells and whistles " scopes have been disappointments,as well. I have had success buying lower end scopes as long as I've kept it simple....I'm a hunter,and the most powerful scope I have on an airgun is a 4-12 on a smallbore,and I haven't felt the need to go up from there.

Great vid Joe! You’ve put into 15 minutes what it’s taken me 50 years of shooting to discover! 👍👍👍

Your information screams experience sir !!! To me that's the only good way to learn and pass on knowledge. I have been airgunning for 48 years now and have been there and got the tee shirt to all your advice. Yep, I learned by experience just like you. Listen to this guy people and not the salesmen wanting your hard earned cash !!

Very good video for anyone not familiar with Scope do’s & don’ts. I am new to Springers and was overthinking the whole “Springer Rated” thing. This was super helpful. Thank you!

Hi Joe, I’m not interested in an air gun scope. But love supporting you with your recent health condition. This review was4 years old, from then to now. We can see how more energy you deliver your YouTube videos. Keep up your progress and reviews in the future. Love you like a brother from another mother. Cheers Ian from Aus

I like illuminated reticles for shooting dark colored targets, or starlings. Otherwise the black crosshairs disappear. I don’t shoot after dark, so never been blinded by the reticle. I completely agree there’s zero need for 36 colors though. Red is fine. Other than illuminated reticles, I agree with everything else, and I had to learn the hard way about the scope trashing double recoil years ago with an old Gamo Hunter 880.

A whole lot of valuable advice. I just want to stress that "springer-rated" thingy: powerful brake barrels, including "nitros" (gas operated piston) ones, are SCOPE DESTROYERS. Even if you put the sliding mount (the one that allows for the scope to slide/glide back and forth during the launch of the pellet), any 100 - 300$ scope (or a holographic red/green dot sights) will start failing after a couple of hundreds of pellets being shot, even with those airgun models that are equipped with built-in shake/recoil reducers (Diana N-TECH line, Gamo Fusion/Maxim/Magnum line etc.). Do yourself a huge favor by NOT using scopes with your 20 fpe+ brake barrel. Instead, reserve scopes and holographics for CO2 operated, pump and PCP guns and LOW POWER brake barrels (caliber 177, with ~5 fpe, if you're into 25-yard bench-rest competitions) and put a firm, robust open sights (or a "peep" sights) on that brake barrel beast of yours.

Well done video. I have to agree with you on every point. That's why I mostly shoot fixed power scopes with no bells and whistles

Good info for the newer scope purchaser. Like Joe mentioned, there are way too many crap scopes out there. Think about it...the purpose of the scope is to be more accurate at all distances regardless of time of day (light). For new buyers of airgun scopes, concentrate on 1" tubes, 44mm OBJECTIVE lenses or even a bit smaller, 1/4 MOA reticle adjustment, and of illuminated, MINIMAL illumination--i like Leupold "Firedot" as it sucks your eye directly to the crosshair center and will allow a dusk/dawn shot that would be impossible without illumination.

You my friend are the type of guy I want to meet"BEFORE"buying airgun related products I always say experience is something you get 10 mins after you need it ! ...but with you upoading stuff like this I would say Joe W Rhea will give you the benefit of his experience in time for you to use it ...knowledge is power ..thanks for your efforts appreciate the uploads P

Just realised ive watched this one!! watched it again👍 worth watching twice. you always speak the truth 💯 another great way video my man.

meat and potatos with no fluff... my kind of vid.

only just viewed this, but it clarified scope issues really quickly and as a complete novice I have found it really useful, thanks.

I pulled up Optics Planet in another window while watching this video. So far I have narrowed down my options from 1862 scopes to just 251. I'm sure by the time I'm finished there will only be a dozen or so that meet my requirements and I'll go from there. Thanks!