Nikon Rifle scope anyone?

[dtkw]

I know Nikon is known for their quality in cameras. How about rifle scopes? Anyone?

 

[Slab]

i love the buckmaster line. they are clear and affordable.
the prostaff are also a fine pick, but not "much" cheaper than the buckmaster.
the monarch line is nice, but for a daytime shooter, the tiny bit more light transmission you get isnt worth the extra 100-300 bucks.

 

[42769vette]

i like nikon quality better than leopold and they arn't as expensive. i think a long time ago leopold was one of the scopes on the market, but they rest to much on there name now imo

 

[243rem700]

Nikon makes great scopes. They are clear and quite inexpensive for what you get.

 

[OneBadV8]

I have a couple ProStaff scopes, and they are Crystal Clear. I'd say they are right in line with Burris.

 

[dtkw]

Thanks for all your replies. Hinting to get one but not yet, need to do more research before I jump on one.

 

[CulpeperMM]

i have a nikon buckmaster 4.5-14 X 40 mounted on an old sporterized czech 7mm mauser. holds zero well. very clear. as 7mm mauser is hard to come by these days the scope gets less action than i had anticipated when i bought it, unfortunately, so my feed back to you is kinda limited.

 

[Huzrjim]

I have a Nikon 2.5-7 power on my Knight muzzleloader. Very nice scope - no issues over the past 5-6 years. I think it was the Buckmaster line, but it was very inexpensive <$100 if I recall.

 

[dtkw]

What are the different between all these different model lines? Prostaff, Buckmaster, and Monarch. I am looking for good scope for my 30/06 or 223 rem.

 

[Cam]

I have an Omega on my muzzleloader. Great scope!

 

[OneBadV8]

Different lines have different features like the size of the objective lense, reticle, variable power, location of the focus adjustment, and finish to name a few.

for a 30-06 and 223 you should pry look into the ProStaff and the Monarch line. The Monarch line will have scopes with more magnification and bigger objectives and some more features, but they do cost more too.

 

[dtkw]

Thanks, I am not looking for anything more than 10x. I'd probably go for the Prostaff since it's cheaper. I only have 100 yards range to shoot.

 

[Slab]

ill jump in one more time and say that 4-14 buckmaster is my fav scope out of the whole line. at 100 yds its much easier to see holes on 14 power than the 9 power of the prostaff

 

[dtkw]

Well, I have a spotting scope with me. But I know the convenience of not having to move from shooting.


Right now I am starting to save for the Nikon IRT 4-12x but it's too pricey right now.

 

[Cpt Caveman]

Google "factory refurbished nikon scopes" and see what you come up with . I bought a factory redone nikon scope from someplace on line and its as good as new, only half the price.

 

[OneBadV8]

Google "factory refurbished nikon scopes" and see what you come up with . I bought a factory redone nikon scope from someplace on line and its as good as new, only half the price.

Optics Planet sells factory demo's which have the same warranty as a new scope and you get it at about 20% off or so.

 

[acetylcholine]

I currently have a centerpoint 4-16x40 on my 10/22, and im almost sure im taking this one back to wally world for the 2nd time, bc the windage wasnt working @ last range visit.

I had my eye on the Prostaff 3-9x40mm for a while: can anyone tell me if its got an adjustable objective or how the focus works on that scope? anyone love/hate that particular one?

 

[CountryBoy19]

I have a Nikon Monarch on my 458 Socom and I'm satisfied so far. I really like it.

Also, if you didn't already know about it, you should really check out The Sample List - The Entire Sample List!
It is full of factory reconditioned scopes. My Nikon Monarch was just a little bit more than the lower end scopes, and I couldn't even find the "light ring marks" they were talking about.

 

[dbd870]

Google "factory refurbished nikon scopes" and see what you come up with . I bought a factory redone nikon scope from someplace on line and its as good as new, only half the price.

I picked up a factory refurb on line for about half price too; and I couldn't tell you who it was from either!