Scope for a 2289

Blackdog · August 14, 2014, 04:03:50 PM

Flex. So you would mount that adapter forward on the breech so it wouldn't interfere with loading? The reason I like the bug buster is it's compact size. I was thinking a small carbine should have a small scope. But I understand your point about limited adjustment. I'll look at some none compacts also. My gun hasn't arrived yet. I'd like to get the scope/mounts sorted so I can start shooting ASAP (can you imagine that).

vertguy · August 14, 2014, 04:13:18 PM

FWIW... I tried a compact Bugbuster on a P-rod and 2400KT and ended up returning it. For me, the eye relief was way too short and I always had to move my head around to get the optics lined up. I went with Hawke (HD 2-7x32) for both guns and for about the same price as a Bug Buster, it worked great.

Flex · August 14, 2014, 05:04:41 PM

Quote from: Blackdog on August 14, 2014, 04:03:50 PM
Flex. So you would mount that adapter forward on the breech so it wouldn't interfere with loading? The reason I like the bug buster is it's compact size. I was thinking a small carbine should have a small scope. But I understand your point about limited adjustment. I'll look at some none compacts also. My gun hasn't arrived yet. I'd like to get the scope/mounts sorted so I can start shooting ASAP (can you imagine that).

Well, I would mount it on the forward end of the breech if it was a long eye relief scope BUT I looked on the Pyramid Air site and the specs that are shown there indicate that the eye relief is 3-3.3". You will be hard pressed to be able to mount it FAR ENOUGH TO THE REAR! And the scope will have to span the pellet loading port of the breech. I suppose you could get the Weaver/Picatinny adaptor that I mentioned and mount it on the rear portion of the breech dovetail grooves allowing for a more rearward mount. Still, you would have very little room for adjustment.

Might I suggest that you look for a scope with a long eye relief, like maybe a pistol scope and set it up in a "scout rifle" configuration.
Read as many reviews as possible on your potential selections to find out what worked (and what didn't) for others. good luck!
Flex

PS, I forgot to add "Welcome to CAPOF" and YES you should still hide your wallet

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Blackdog · August 15, 2014, 02:29:18 AM

I contacted Pyramid and ended up getting the Leapers UTG 4x32 AO Rifle Scope, Mil-Dot Reticle, 1/4 MOA, 1" Tube, 3/8" for $59. If I don't like it on the 2289 I'll put it on my 760.

This marks the end of another agonizing decision.

agninja · August 15, 2014, 03:05:04 AM

Here's what my doomsday gun is looking like. It's painted over, but I believe this is the Leapers UTG 4x32 Mil-Dot, which goes for $40 on PA right now. You need to put some 1" high relief dovetail rings on it though, so you don't interfere with the loading area. Those will run you another $20.

I'm not sure what there is not to like about it. Quality scope, fits the gun, mil dot, accurate, durable. Once assembled and sighted in you're good to go!

Blackdog · August 16, 2014, 07:02:56 AM

My gun arrived today. I'm glad I ordered the steel breech and scope as I could never live with the stock sights. The stock is too short for me, I'll figure out a fix for it. Also the gun is loud even with 3 pumps, have any of you found/made a suitable muzzle brake?

Agninga. I like your paint job. My scope is similar to yours but is the AO version. I don't know for sure but I think our scopes work better than the compacts as they can be mounted closer to the eye. My scope was the one recommended by PA.

So far I have $70 in Gun, $50 for steel breech and $70 for the scope. That's damn close to $190! But to ease my pain my last AR15 was $1,700 and the scope was $700!

vertguy · August 16, 2014, 02:26:44 PM

It can definitely add up quick!!

TKO makes a nice LDC...http://www.tko22.com/

Blackdog · August 16, 2014, 07:51:50 PM

Quote from: vertguy on August 16, 2014, 02:26:44 PM
It can definitely add up quick!!

TKO makes a nice LDC...http://www.tko22.com/

I just ordered it, now I'm at $250! This has got to stop!

Tater · August 16, 2014, 08:12:21 PM

Quote from: Blackdog on August 16, 2014, 07:02:56 AM
The stock is too short for me, I'll figure out a fix for it.

There are some really nice, cheap mods posted here that look good too. Some really creative people here, just run a forum search.

DBOdude · August 16, 2014, 11:42:23 PM

i've got a 4-16 accushot on my DBO/2289 and and i wish i had got a 6-24 . i'm definitely a aim small miss small scope person ! LOL
i never use 4 x and rarely go below 6x and i'd like a little more power when shooting at 27 yards or farther .