Post by: coop2424 on March 25, 2009, 09:05:13 PM
Post by: RailRob on March 25, 2009, 09:08:34 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 25, 2009, 09:08:55 PM
about $299 i think. thats what is on my 30-06 currently.
Post by: 280ackley on March 25, 2009, 09:10:04 PM
Post by: dontgetcrabs on March 25, 2009, 09:10:39 PM
Post by: wastickslinger on March 25, 2009, 09:15:03 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 25, 2009, 09:16:20 PM
I have several Nikon scopes and have not had a single issue with any of them. Sharp, bright,
durable and in your range :twocents:
Post by: ihunt on March 25, 2009, 09:30:52 PM
Post by: AWS on March 26, 2009, 08:12:12 AM
AWS
Post by: Woodchuck on March 26, 2009, 08:22:36 AM
Post by: thinkingman on March 26, 2009, 09:14:32 AM
My money?...Bushnell Elite 4200 ($249), Nikon Team Primos ($199), Zeiss Conquest($350)
All of the scopes I listed have VX3 quality glass and better construction....Less likely to need to use the warranty.
Post by: Huntbear on March 26, 2009, 12:49:10 PM
They are all excellent scopes
Post by: Intruder on March 26, 2009, 12:51:47 PM
My money?...Bushnell Elite 4200 ($249), Zeiss Conquest($350)
All of the scopes I listed have VX3 quality glass and better construction....Less likely to need to use the warranty.
I like these 2
Post by: addicted on March 26, 2009, 01:31:44 PM
Post by: firecrotch on March 26, 2009, 02:07:19 PM
Post by: andrew_12gauge on March 26, 2009, 09:59:24 PM
Post by: Slayock on March 26, 2009, 10:07:55 PM
leupold vxII 3-9x40 because it's american made and the warranty is top notch.:yeah:
about $299 i think. thats what is on my 30-06 currently.
Post by: ICEMAN on March 27, 2009, 06:20:18 AM
leopold. i have the VXII 3-9x50 wide duplex and really like it.
I have this same scope, love it. Go with Leopold.
Post by: sparksbr on March 27, 2009, 01:31:46 PM
I don't believe I'll ever by another scope/bino that doesn't have a life-time warrantee.
Post by: huntnphool on March 27, 2009, 03:42:21 PM
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I don't believe I'll ever by another scope/bino that doesn't have a life-time warrantee.
Are you suggesting that Nikon doesn't have a lifetime warrantee? :dunno:
Post by: C-Money on March 27, 2009, 03:48:09 PM
Post by: sparksbr on March 27, 2009, 05:30:28 PM
QuoteI don't believe I'll ever by another scope/bino that doesn't have a life-time warrantee.
Are you suggesting that Nikon doesn't have a lifetime warrantee? :dunno:
Nikon does indeed have a life-time warranty on their scopes.
Having a life-time warranty just gives me the reassurance that if I break it, they'll replace it...No questions asked.
Post by: 509er on March 27, 2009, 11:19:44 PM
Post by: catwithboost on March 27, 2009, 11:34:33 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 27, 2009, 11:42:53 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on March 28, 2009, 08:30:47 PM
Post by: 300winmag on March 28, 2009, 08:52:53 PM
Post by: coop2424 on March 28, 2009, 08:54:12 PM
Post by: Alpine Mojo on March 30, 2009, 07:22:54 PM
If you were to go out and buy a new scope for a 30-06 in the 200-350 price range what would you buy and why?
You have gotten a lot of answers so far, but no one has bothered to ask what type of hunt you are going to use it for? :dunno:
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on March 30, 2009, 07:41:56 PM
Post by: Ghost1941 on March 30, 2009, 07:53:59 PM
Well, depends on what you're using it for. :)
Post by: smdave on March 30, 2009, 07:55:56 PM
Post by: gasman on March 30, 2009, 08:06:14 PM
Have one on my daughters gun and love it.
For the money you can not beat the quality or value of this scope.
Post by: Jamieb on March 30, 2009, 08:10:48 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on March 31, 2009, 07:24:51 PM
Post by: Huntboy on April 01, 2009, 08:43:37 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on April 01, 2009, 08:50:51 AM
Post by: guardian on April 02, 2009, 07:55:32 PM
Post by: jdb on April 02, 2009, 08:00:11 PM
Leupold is my scope of choice. They have never disappointed me...:yeah:
Post by: MAGhunter on April 03, 2009, 12:01:24 AM
Post by: GoldTip on April 03, 2009, 07:46:22 AM
QuoteI don't believe I'll ever by another scope/bino that doesn't have a life-time warrantee.
Are you suggesting that Nikon doesn't have a lifetime warrantee? :dunno:
I'll suggest that. At least on my Bino's, Nikon's warranty is a 25 year "no-fault" warranty. It was explained to me that you could run'em over with your truck basically and send'em in and for $10 they replace'em. Thats not lifetime, but it's certainly pretty damn good, and would not be what made the difference in a purchase for me if I liked the scope..
Post by: moreno1 on April 30, 2009, 08:20:27 AM
Post by: GigPig on April 30, 2009, 08:40:02 AM
Zeiss is my choice no matter what you hunt.I have 3 different brands: 1, Zeiss Conquest Z1000 6.5-20x50. 2, Swarovski AV 3-10x42. 3, Leupold VXIII 4.5-14x50 (several other powers, I think this is the best of the Leupolds that I have).
This is the order in which I would rate the scopes, it has to be the Zeiss :IBCOOL:
Post by: Da stump on April 30, 2009, 09:45:50 AM
Post by: Gobble on April 30, 2009, 10:00:09 AM
Leupold is my scope of choice. They have never disappointed me...
Never had an issue with them. My rifle is a tack driver
Post by: jackelope on April 30, 2009, 02:13:24 PM
QuoteI don't believe I'll ever by another scope/bino that doesn't have a life-time warrantee.
Are you suggesting that Nikon doesn't have a lifetime warrantee? :dunno:
I'll suggest that. At least on my Bino's, Nikon's warranty is a 25 year "no-fault" warranty. It was explained to me that you could run'em over with your truck basically and send'em in and for $10 they replace'em. Thats not lifetime, but it's certainly pretty damn good, and would not be what made the difference in a purchase for me if I liked the scope..
nikons warranty is 25 years for bino's, spotters and field scopes...
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If your Nikon binocular, spotting scope or Fieldscope requires service or repair not covered by our 25-Year Limited Warranty, Nikon will repair or replace it—even if it was your fault—for just $10, plus return shipping and handling.
lifetime for other stuff i guess :dunno:
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At Nikon, we believe the best warranty is one you’ll never have to use. For this reason, we crafted the Nikon Lifetime Full Warranty, which provides confidence on those rare occasions when something goes wrong. If any Nikon riflescope is found to have defects in workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace it at no charge, even if you are not the original owner. No time limit applies and no
warranty card is required.
Post by: huntnphool on May 04, 2009, 12:25:41 PM
Are you suggesting that Nikon doesn't have a lifetime warrantee? :dunno:Quote
I'll suggest that. At least on my Bino's, Nikon's warranty is a 25 year "no-fault" warranty. It was explained to me that you could run'em over with your truck basically and send'em in and for $10 they replace'em. Thats not lifetime, but it's certainly pretty damn good,
"At Nikon, we believe the best warranty is one you’ll never have to use. For this reason, we crafted the Nikon Lifetime Full Warranty, which provides confidence on those rare occasions when something goes wrong. If any Nikon riflescope is found to have defects in workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace it at no charge, even if you are not the original owner. No time limit applies and no
warranty card is required."
Post by: Hillbilly270 on May 04, 2009, 12:35:20 PM
I would definitely recommend the purchase of a leupold!!
Post by: jackelope on May 04, 2009, 12:46:36 PM
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If your Nikon binocular, spotting scope or Fieldscope requires service or repair not covered by our 25-Year Limited Warranty, Nikon will repair or replace it—even if it was your fault—for just $10, plus return shipping and handling.
it states a 25 year limited warranty, not a lifetime, for binocular, spotting scopes or field scopes. field scopes are their upscale spotters i believe is whati decided. seems that maybe riflescopes are left out of that so maybe they have a lifetime, but bino's and spotters do not. :dunno: i have a couple nikon scopes and a pair of bino's so i am curious too.
Post by: huntnphool on May 04, 2009, 05:59:31 PM
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it states a 25 year limited warranty, not a lifetime, for binocular, spotting scopes or field scopes. field scopes
I am refering to their rifle scopes, that is what the author of the thread originally asked for, not bino's, spotters or field scopes. ;)
Post by: jjhunter on May 04, 2009, 06:27:15 PM
"Because they know all they sold ya was a guaranteed piece of sh*t. That's all it is, isn't it? Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. I got spare time."
Post by: huntnphool on May 04, 2009, 06:28:29 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 04, 2009, 08:08:31 PM
Quoteit states a 25 year limited warranty, not a lifetime, for binocular, spotting scopes or field scopes. field scopes
I am refering to their rifle scopes, that is what the author of the thread originally asked for, not bino's, spotters or field scopes. ;)
just a question. thanks.
Post by: ACCUBOND on May 05, 2009, 07:06:35 PM
Post by: Dansk on May 15, 2009, 06:17:41 PM
Post by: NORRISKI2 on May 19, 2009, 08:13:22 PM
Post by: woodswalker on May 19, 2009, 08:26:48 PM
Post by: EastWaViking on May 19, 2009, 08:32:36 PM
Can't really go wrong with any of the three though.
Post by: Jason on May 19, 2009, 08:34:03 PM
Post by: sisu on May 19, 2009, 08:55:05 PM
Post by: gunnarnewt on July 31, 2009, 01:40:48 PM
Post by: HUNT on July 31, 2009, 01:51:16 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 31, 2009, 03:12:10 PM
:dunno:
Post by: HUNT on July 31, 2009, 03:35:06 PM
hey Hunt...if you can find one of those in the 250-350 price range, i'll take 3. i think your choice is a little rich for the original poster's blood.
:dunno:
Used -- I buy most of my scopes used..... As long as they are leupold
I'll keep an eye out for ya
P.S. Still looking for someone to pack my rifle around for me in November....
Post by: coop2424 on July 31, 2009, 03:48:32 PM
hey Hunt...if you can find one of those in the 250-350 price range, i'll take 3. i think your choice is a little rich for the original poster's blood.
:dunno:
I will take 3 also.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on July 31, 2009, 04:12:26 PM
Post by: thinkingman on August 03, 2009, 10:47:40 AM
See if you can get your $ back.
Post by: adam.WI on August 03, 2009, 09:49:34 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on August 12, 2009, 10:10:06 AM
Post by: Straight Shooter on August 12, 2009, 10:25:36 AM
Dude, if you paid $300+ for a Bushnell Trophy....well......I don't know what to say.
See if you can get your $ back.
:yeah:
Ditto... I was a little confused about a "$300+" Trophy. Hopefully, it was a typo. If not, you got ripped.
Post by: NXS-Hunter on August 29, 2009, 08:00:37 PM
This is what I use for hunting.
REM700 PSS 300WM :IBCOOL:
3.5-15X50 NXS
Nightforce picatinny rail
Nightforce Rings
Post by: jackelope on August 29, 2009, 08:44:33 PM
:dunno:
Post by: Gobble on August 29, 2009, 08:54:54 PM
you can get a real nice leupold of craigslist for that price. I missed out on a VXIII 3-9x40the other night for 250, some one beat me out by $10 in the last 11 sec. Best thing is, if it shows up all jacked up you send it to leupold and there transferable warranty covers it.
I just saw a couple Leupolds on CL for 175-200 (used) can't go wrong with Leupold
Post by: Mookie on August 30, 2009, 01:26:05 AM
I ended up with a Leupold VXI, 4-12x40 for my 300. It ran me $259 + tax. It does everything I want and came at a good price. Do I know that it is not a VX2 or 3, of course, but it was a choice I feel confident in. I wanted a scope with a touch more magnification than a 3-9 but with the quality behind it.
I picked up another of ebay for 223 shipped this week also, it will go on my 243.
Post by: ICEMAN on August 30, 2009, 05:44:59 AM
judging by your 1st 3 posts...you seem to be a nightforce sales guy or something.
:dunno:
Yeah, what's up with that? Ya better cough up some hunting info or photos or you are sure making your scope company look deceptive...
Post by: NXS-Hunter on September 07, 2009, 04:33:14 PM
1000 yrd bench rest records have nightforce scopes on them.
Special forces use Nightforce Scopes
Have seen a leupold scope get smashed with a nightforce with nothing happening to the nightforce. We use to hit these on steel posts to make sure they didn't change point of impact.
Ok Ok. I use to work there....I have seen every high end scope known to man. They all change point of impact. Nightforce uses a special bedding compound on its lenses that prevent this from happening. If your only shooting animals at 100-300 yards then your probably fine with just about any scope. If you want the best of the best then you buy Nightforce. If your going to spend over 1k then you should consider Nightforce. If you don't like the weight of the scope then join the gym!! :chuckle:
Post by: ing on September 08, 2009, 10:06:11 PM
Post by: addicted on September 10, 2009, 08:26:15 AM
my other friend on a chamois hunt lost his rifle 200 feet down a rock slide and it still shot right on. schmidt and bender.
Post by: kitsap on September 10, 2009, 09:51:43 PM
1) Leupold
2) Bushnell Elite 4200
3) Nikon Team Primos
4) Zeiss Conquest
You will never be sorry with the Leupold and if your change your mind or want to upgrade, it can be resold for very little if any loss. The others are outstanding products for the money.
DougF
Post by: KimberRich on September 17, 2009, 08:06:36 AM
Your money? Leupold.
My money?...Bushnell Elite 4200 ($249), Nikon Team Primos ($199), Zeiss Conquest($350)
All of the scopes I listed have VX3 quality glass and better construction....Less likely to need to use the warranty.
I may be shopping in the wrong place but haven't seen any Zeiss Conquests for $350 unless they offer a fixed 4x or something?? If there is somewhere send me a link!! I'll buy a couple.