What Scope Rings for Pinty Falcon-X with Out of Spec Picatinny Rail

[Pumacarl]

When I run into something even close to this these days I just look for a base to put on the gun that has the correct size picatinny on it, and mount to that. Some are made just to raise mounting a half inch and they usually tighten down more than just the rings do by themselves. A little wonky looking but it works fine.

Go to Amazon and type in "Picatinny Rail Riser".

 

[Playingdead]

Good to hear. I have no issue with the way the Falcon-X feels and overall, it appears to be of very good quality. My concern is with Pinty customer support not being straightforward with me. I spent much of my career dealing with customers and found that if you are honest and straightforward with them, even though you may not be able to resolve their issue, they appreciate honesty. It will be interesting to see how this finally comes out.

I will tell you if you buy some rings and mount the scope you will forget about a rail. I don't even care about a milspec now. I might get one, but the rings I have are perfect for the bore height and eye relief.

Sorry all just want to keep expectations real so if other read these post they know what to expect.

I will say this out loud. I have had crap experiences with one of the largest dealers and companies out there. Yes I still buy from the big P and just purchased a new AV. Hell in the time it has taken AV to get back with me Vector warrantied a scope and Pinty replaced a rifle.

In my dealing Pinty is one of the best air gun companies to do business with. I want to make sure people don't wreck the goodwill they give. I plan on buy more of their rifles and at the prices I am sure there will be issues. They are cheap guns that shoot pretty good...... operative word being cheap. Google manufacturing cost vs margin vs retail and you will understand that they are making most of the product for under $100 (way under) to pay tariffs and make a profit. What are your expectations? Maybe buy an FX or a BRK if you want top end quality.

Okay I am done...rant over.

 

[Pumacarl]

I will tell you if you buy some rings and mount the scope you will forget about a rail. I don't even care about a milspec now. I might get one, but the rings I have are perfect for the bore height and eye relief.

Sorry all just want to keep expectations real so if other read these post they know what to expect.

I will say this out loud. I have had crap experiences with one of the largest dealers and companies out there. Yes I still buy from the big P and just purchased a new AV. Hell in the time it has taken AV to get back with me Vector warrantied a scope and Pinty replaced a rifle.

In my dealing Pinty is one of the best air gun companies to do business with. I want to make sure people don't wreck the goodwill they give. I plan on buy more of their rifles and at the prices I am sure there will be issues. They are cheap guns that shoot pretty good...... operative word being cheap. Google manufacturing cost vs margin vs retail and you will understand that they are making most of the product for under $100 (way under) to pay tariffs and make a profit. What are your expectations? Maybe buy an FX or a BRK if you want top end quality.

Okay I am done...rant over.

The problem shows up, if you want to move your scope to another gun and now its rings only fit the one gun. Which really really sucks if you are a scope swapper like me. If you get a base that you can mount any rings to that is spaced correctly, now you can move that optic around. Scopes are freakishly expensive, bases are not, compatibility always comes in handy.

edit: I would add that I could not do this with my first gen 250z because the base has to come off to take the gun apart so it was pain enough that it has a dedicated scope because of its off spaced pic rail. That's why I painted that scope, it is not going anywhere. Not an ideal outcome, but it did end up looking better, I guess.

 

[JimT66]

Good to hear. I have no issue with the way the Falcon-X feels and overall, it appears to be of very good quality. My concern is with Pinty customer support not being straightforward with me. I spent much of my career dealing with customers and found that if you are honest and straightforward with them, even though you may not be able to resolve their issue, they appreciate honesty. It will be interesting to see how this finally comes out.

And this, right here, is why I only go straight to Kevin. He takes care of the crap straight forward. Kevin is definitely the man. He solves all the issues with the China based customer service.

 

[JimT66]

I’m mounting a Discoveryoptic 30mm HT-GEN II, 6-24x44SFIR.

I have 3 of the DiscoveryOpt scopes! Love them! Very clear scopes.

 

[mdhall54]

If you don't like the falcon let me know I will buy it.

I have had noting but good luck with Pinty. I mean did you have your hopes set on a mount for the rail? Buying a set of rings is a deal breaker? I guess that is your hill to die on...

For a sub-500 dollar rifle I think people expectations are a little high. Not saying it should not have a Milspec rail, but damn. I also think before you pre-ordered a rifle you could have googled it, or joined HAM to see what it was about.

I am all for holding companies accountable, but I also think the consumer need to bear their responsibility as w

I have 3 of the DiscoveryOpt scopes! Love them! Very clear scopes.

They really are. They also seem to be excellent quality for the price.