scopes

[fonduman]

what would be a good scope for an hfc mp5, i want to do some sniping, and i dont want to spend more than 30 bucks.

[Serpent]

hmmmmm.... HFC you say...... Interesting...... Ididn't know an MP5 was a snipers weapon of choice, nor would I have guessed using a springer at a big game was wise. Well I never though springer MP5's shot far enough to require a scope. But for $30 I'd say look at some of the daisy air rifle scopes at walmart I think they run about $15-$20. Well to each his own... good luck.

[Fuzzman]

I'll sell you my BSA red dot for about $30. Red dot scopes are the only thing I would reccomend for a springer.

Here's a link to a picture of my scope: link (http://www.bsaoptics.com/productdetail.asp?ID=357&Prod_Code=RD30) ;)

[fonduman]

i dunno aout buyin one from someone i dun really no, wat is a red dot scope any ways, wat is the dif etween that and a regular scope

[AllenTC2]

A red dot "scope" ("sight" would be a more accurate term) is generally a 30mm-40+mm optical sighting device that uses a red dot instead of traditional crosshairs as an aiming point. The dot is projected onto the lense of the scope, and is used with both eyes open. If you'll look in the Newbie FAQ by Dumborat, I think he explains how they work.

Red dot sights are used for close- and medium-range shooting, and have no magnification.

Oh, please use Spellcheck..it's free.

[Locutus2999]

Fonduman,

If you are not going to take the time to properly compose a post, why should we take the time to read (and answer) them? Please make sure your future posts at least appear that you attempted to use whole words and proper sentence structure. Thanks.

[Fuzzman]

Sorry to be so blunt............................. but you will not find a "sniping" scope for around $30.

Its just not done.

[fonduman]

i guess that sniping isnt really the correct term, i guess i just want a scope, and it would help to increase my accuracy. i guess that a red scope would be what i want.

[AllenTC2]

A scope does not really "increase" accuracy. Accuracy is the result of minimizing as many variables in the shooting process as possible. Breathing, trigger squeeze, muscle twitch, wind, temperature, bore condition, barrel temperature/flex...these are just SOME of the things that effect accuracy.

A scope merely makes it easier to see the point you want to place the bullet (or BB) and provides a reference point where (if all goes as planned) the bullet/BB will strike at a given range, usually at longer ranges.

A red dot does this in a basic manner, but is really designed to increase the speed in which you place the reference point (the red dot) on the target. It does this by allowing you to use both eyes to acquire and track the target. It's much easier to bring a large objective red dot, with it's huge field of view, onto a target than bringing a regular scope, with it's much narrower field of view.

In short, accuracy comes through practice and knowing your weapon, not by attaching scopes, lasers, etc.

[airthatsnotsosoft2]

my friend used a red dot for his mp5, and he had to tape it on. I even tried to use it, but basically it made no difference and was a little strange to look through. You can buy them at big 5 for $15 but in my opinion they're just extra weight.

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