I hаνе recently рυrсhаѕеd a Weirach hw97k along wіth a Redfield 3-9×50mm scope. Hοwеνеr, аftеr reading ѕοmе forums, I hаνе found a lot οf people saying thаt spring rifles саn wreck scopes whісh аrе nοt mаdе fοr springers.
I wаѕ simply wondering іf thе Redfield scope wіll bе alright mounted οn a spring air rifle?
And аlѕο, іf іt dіd brеаk аftеr being used οn a spring air rifle, wουld thе life-time warranty still apply?
Anу hеlр wουld bе greatly appreciated!
A redfield 3-9 by 50 is most likely a firearm scope. it should be fine. If it was a 10 dollar one from walmart no, but its a redfield and if it was made for a firearm it can certainly withstand the jarring recoil of a spring gun. It should be fine to mount it on the gun. There is no way for them to prove you misused the scope by using it on a spring gun so it your warranty should still apply.
agree with other poster,,,, there are some harmonics,,involved in airguns,,redfields are now part of the leupold co. your fine there ,,
Here is some information on scopes for air rifles.
http://www. airgundepot. com/air-rifle-scopes-overview. html
http://www. lasc. us/rangingshotrifleairgunscopes. htm
Here are some web sites that have scopes for air rifles.
http://www. straightshooters. com/navagationpages/scopeselections. html
http://www. leupold. com/hunting-and-shooting/products/scopes/air-rifle-scopes/
http://www. airgundepot. com/airgunscopes. html