These are our top picks for Air Rifle Field Target Shooting. We've chosen these based on our experience of using these scopes in the field.
In field target shooting the targets are set out from 10 to 55 yards, and generally have hit zones in 15mm, 25mm and 45mm. Accurate and consistent parallax is important in field target shooting for you to be able to adjust your elevation. This could be done with hold over or 'dialled in' methods. The most common dialling measurements are 1/4 inch, 1/8 inch and 0.1 MRAD.
As a general rule of thumb, scopes with a higher magnification will have a smaller depth of view. This gives you a clearer indication of target range. However, high magnification needs very good quality glass, so cheaper scopes may not give great clarity at full magnification but will work great at lower magnifications.
Reticle choice is a big part of choosing your scope, and it comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer and 'uncluttered' view and might use something like a fine cross, target dot or duplex reticle. Others may prefer multiple aim points on their reticle, which can be used for aiming off in windy conditions. If you choose to use holdover instead of 'dialling', this is a necessity. You can also 'bracket' using graduation marks in the reticle. 'Bracketing' is another means of range-finding where you can create a scale that you can use to measure the targets in relation to the reticle so that you can gauge the distance by how much of the reticle is covered at a certain magnification.
Illuminated reticles can be very useful in dark lanes or when shooting dark painted targets, this will allow you to see the reticle much more clearly, and saves time when trying to locate the centre when on the clock.
Entry Level Hawke Airmax 30 SF 8-32×50 AMX IR
The Hawke Airmax 30 SF 8-32×50 AMX IR Riflescope comes equipped with 16 layer fully multi coated optics for exceptional clarity these lenses are placed with a 30mm mono-tube chassis for superior strength. The Hawke Airmax 30 SF 8-32×50 AMX IR gives the user a side focus control for parallax adjustment from 10 yards to infinity. The glass etched reticle is Hawke’s new AMX reticle and is equipped with red illumination and is controlled by a stepless rheostat offers total brightness control. Turrets are 1/4 moa adjustment and are exposed, locking and fully resettable to allow for easy adjustment & security of zero.
Mid Level Nikko Stirling Diamond Sportsman 10-50x60
The Nikko Stirling Diamond Sportsman 10-50×60 will magnify your target 50 times! The new Nikko Stirling Diamond 10-50×60 design allows for the scope to become 10% lighter and shorter. This high powered target riflescope has been one of our best selling riflescopes over the last 5 years and still as popular as day one. The Nikko Stirling Diamond Sportsman 10-50×60 gives the shooter an affordable yet quality high powered optic without spending a £1350.00 and moving into Sightron territory. The Nikko Stirling Diamond 10-50×60 is 100% manufactured in the Light Optical factory in Japan where the majority of top end Japanese optics are made; such manufacturers include Nightforce, Nikon, Sightron and Bushnell Elite.
Top Level Sightron SIII Field Target 10-50×60 FT IR MOA
Sightron SIII Field Target 10-50×60 riflescopes are designed to meet the demands of competitive Airgun shooters. Champion born features such as Sightron’s Precision Windage and Elevation system, ZACT-7 Revcoat lens coatings producing superior light transmission and clarity and over 4 inches of eye relief. The Sightron SIII Field Target 10-50×60 features precision parallax adjustment between 10 yards to 300 yards giving accuracy within range measurement and two illuminated reticles offered in the second focal plane in either MOA or MRAD configurations. MOA Version.