I have recently joined the airgun community with a second hand gamo gx 40. The shop fitted a 3-9x40 gamo scope. I have no idea of its cost as it was priced with the gun. I understand that it is fixed parralax and cannot be focussed, the weapon can shoot hole on hole at 35 metres but the target is not completely in focus. I am told by club members that the weapon is good for 50 metres provided that I have a better scope. Although not particularly counting the pennies i dont realy want a scope that significantly outvalues the rifle, moderator. pellets and gun slip total cost. That said, what I would like is greater magification, the ability to adjust parralax. some sort of focus ring and perhaps easier to access and use turrets. Obvously these come at a cost but if I had to compromise, the first three i think are the most important. i have included a picture of the current mount to help selection. On a second point, although I have also bought front and back rest bags, I have been advised that a bipod is better and stud fitting is the way to go. Advice on that topic would also be welcomed.

Apropos of nothing, I have also been warned that it wont be long before Im looking for another weapon to fit my better scope on

sorry i dont seem to be able to add image - please tell me how to do incase a pic is still needed.

Thank you