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Discovery Optics Rifle Scopes and Mounts in South Africa

Discovery has built a following among airgunners and precision shooters for offering first focal plane scopes with side focus at prices that used to buy a basic fixed-power optic. The glass is not Leupold, and it is not priced like Leupold either. For a PCP or a rimfire where you want to dial and hold over properly without spending five figures, this range covers it. NeonSales carries 27 Discovery products, from R165 for mount rings up to R4,730 for an LHD 6-24x50.

What Discovery products does NeonSales stock?

  • VT-R series: 4x32 and 3-9x40 fixed and low variable, the simplest and cheapest option
  • MS series: 4x32-L, 3-9x40 and 6-24x42 AOAC, second focal plane
  • HT and HT Gen2: 4-16x40, 4-16x44 and 6-24x44 first focal plane with side focus and illumination
  • VT-Z series: 4-16x40, 4-16x50 and 6-24x50 first focal plane with side focus
  • HS series: 4-16x44 SFAI and 6-24x50 with killflash, 30mm tube
  • LHD: 6-24x50 SFIR first focal plane
  • Mounts: 30mm rings in 9-11mm dovetail and Picatinny, heavy duty 25/30/34mm mounts

Understanding the model codes

Code Meaning Why it matters
FFP First focal plane Reticle scales with magnification, so holdover marks stay correct at any power
SF Side focus Parallax adjustment on a side turret rather than the objective bell, easier to reach
IR Illuminated reticle Useful in low light or against dark targets
AO Adjustable objective Parallax adjustment on the front bell, common on the cheaper models

Why first focal plane matters at this price

On a second focal plane scope the reticle stays the same visual size while the target grows, which means your mil or MOA holdover marks are only accurate at one magnification, usually maximum. First focal plane scales the reticle with the image, so the marks are correct everywhere. That is normally a feature of considerably more expensive optics, and it is the main reason Discovery gets bought. If you shoot at varying distances and hold over rather than dialling, it is worth having.

Match the mount to the rail

Most of these are 30mm tubes, and the rail on your rifle determines the mount. Air rifles generally use 9-11mm dovetail. Tactical platforms and many rimfires use Picatinny or Weaver. Discovery stocks rings for both, plus heavy duty mounts covering 25, 30 and 34mm. Check tube diameter and rail type together, since getting one right and the other wrong leaves you with parts that do not fit.

Common questions

Will these survive a springer? Discovery scopes are generally used on PCPs and rimfires. Spring piston recoil is harsh in both directions and destroys optics not built for it, so check the specific model before mounting one on a springer.

What is a killflash? An anti-reflection honeycomb device over the objective that stops the lens catching light and giving away your position. Included on the HS 6-24x50.

Side focus or adjustable objective? Both do the same job. Side focus is easier to reach without breaking your position, which is why it appears on the higher models.

Is the glass good enough for hunting? For daytime use at moderate distance, yes. In genuinely poor light, better glass shows its worth, and that is where the price difference against a premium brand appears.

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