Michael J. Helms from United States, GA Public Profile

I own 2 of the Hawke SIDEWINDER scopes #17110 & #17211. Both are mounted on CZ 452 rifles in .22cal. These scopes were first recommended to me by a good friend at my local outdoors store and I have no regrets with the purchase of either of them. I do think the glass is a little clearer on the model #17110, but it may be due to the smaller 42mm objective of the scope. There have been absolutely no issues holding zero and the scopes are built as well as other high models I have purchased in the past. I have contacted customer service before my first purchase of one of these scopes and the staff was awesome, polite and very knowledgeable. I am still learning on the APP Hawke has for their scopes, but for the most part the scope is fairly easy to use. These scopes are also my first 2nd focal plane scopes, so a little learning curve there, but eliminates the issue of covering your target with the reticle at higher magnifications. If you are looking for a good quality scope at a good price that will rival that of higher end scopes I feel you will be well pleased with these scopes. I can easily put 5 round groups that touch at 50 yards that can be covered with a dime. I know the gun & shooter play a part in that, but the scope is also a major part of it.