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Do you have to have Leupold? IMHO, there are better choices, for less $$$$
Have you used the 50mm ? You have a 60mm, right?
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on September 23, 2010, 12:10:45 PMHave you used the 50mm ? You have a 60mm, right?Yes I have the 60mm. My buddy uses the 50mm. In my opinion, the 60 is superior, and hardly any heavier. It is a little bulkier, but still much smaller than the competitors 60mm. My buddy also agrees, and purchased the 60mm and leaves the 50 at home.
Thanks a bess. I looked at this scope, and I really wouldn't consider a 65mm scope a "compact". It is actually bigger than the Alpen I have right now. I did compare this Nikon Scope with the 60mm Leupold Sequoia, and I did like it better than the Sequoia.
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on September 24, 2010, 02:48:12 PMThanks a bess. I looked at this scope, and I really wouldn't consider a 65mm scope a "compact". It is actually bigger than the Alpen I have right now. I did compare this Nikon Scope with the 60mm Leupold Sequoia, and I did like it better than the Sequoia.The diameter is obviously larger, but the length is the same as the Leupold compact scope. They are both 11 to 11.5 inches long and the Sequoia you are referring to is 15 inches. I will sacrifice having a pound of more weight in my pack for the Nikons.
...bought new by a old guy that died without ever useing it, his wife listed the spotter, a leupold tripod, and a soft case for $300. I couldnt take it for $300 and feel good about it, $500 was all the cash I had on me.
Pathfinder: don't be a vajayjay.
I would almost venture a guess that the Nikon ED 60mm and the Leupold Kenai are the same scope. Same color, same features, and I know the Kenai is not actually made in the Leupold factory in Oregon... They're both pretty new (you can't find a used one anywhere), and go for the same price.I just bought a pair of Zen Ray ED binos (got them in the mail yesterday), and I am VERY impressed. I wish Zen Ray made a good spotter. For now, I am going to tend towards your advice, not be a "VaJayJay", and save up for the 60mm Leupy Gold Ring....Even though there's a 50mm GR on Ebay right now, sitting at $275, I could afford it right now, and I would have it in time for this deer season... You're right, be strong. I'll just wind up replacing it in a year....
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on September 28, 2010, 07:04:15 AMI would almost venture a guess that the Nikon ED 60mm and the Leupold Kenai are the same scope. Same color, same features, and I know the Kenai is not actually made in the Leupold factory in Oregon... They're both pretty new (you can't find a used one anywhere), and go for the same price.I just bought a pair of Zen Ray ED binos (got them in the mail yesterday), and I am VERY impressed. I wish Zen Ray made a good spotter. For now, I am going to tend towards your advice, not be a "VaJayJay", and save up for the 60mm Leupy Gold Ring....Even though there's a 50mm GR on Ebay right now, sitting at $275, I could afford it right now, and I would have it in time for this deer season... You're right, be strong. I'll just wind up replacing it in a year....Lol. That's too funny I started a similar post yesterday (didn't see this one) and ended up buying that 50mm GR off eBay.
doesn't anyone use/like Vortex?