Scope power

[Bud]

I once had a BSA Martini 22 target rifle. I mounted a 20X Unertl scope on it, and off the bench I could still my heart beat jog the crosshairs, and that rig weighed eleven pounds. Since I don't get too excited about target shooting I like lower powered scopes for quick target acquisition and field of view for hunting.

[arkmaker †]

I was up on the Airgun Depot site yesterday looking at scopes. They had a fixed 10x50 power for 160. It was a Leapers. I think the best deal going on their site is the BSA Sweet 17 3x9x40 AO for 50 bucks. It was designed for the HMR 170 but I figure it would make a great scope for the 2260. On back order right now, but I am on the email notification list. Still looking hard at a new Hawke though. I really like them. Leaning toward this one.
http://www.airgundepot.com/hawke-optics-airmax-ev-4-12x40-ao-scope-hk5173.html

[mr007s]

My next optic will be the MTC Connect 3-12x32.
I have been using 10 power on 75 yard targets and get as good a groups or better as with 16 power .
The smaller scope will also weigh less than my higher mag Hawke.
I plan to use the Connect on a 22 cal Cricket that I am lusting for. 

[Squinter]

My Marauder WW Pistol is wearing a Hawke Sport HD 2-7x32 and I can say it is very clear and I am using the carbine shoulder grip. Any thoughts, pro or con, on this scope?