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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: shorthair15 on May 22, 2010, 10:55:12 PM

Title: scope and rings
Post by: shorthair15 on May 22, 2010, 10:55:12 PM: looking for a set of good rings i usually use leupold rings. looking for a good scope has anyone ever used the nikon with bdc reticle. im limited on funds dont want to spend a fortune just for a scope i thought i could get a good one for at least 200.00. thanks
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: addicted on May 22, 2010, 11:48:43 PM: my wife's 3-9x50 prostaff BDC holds a zero great on her CZ550 luxus 30.06.

then i watched her dad drop a doe at 394 yards using the BDC reticle on his buckmaster 4.5-14x50.

nikon has a good lineup out for the budget hunter. those new redfields dont look so bad either.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: addicted on May 22, 2010, 11:49:54 PM: oh, and WARNE rings. bullet proof.

i've had good luck with the warnes and the burris zee steel's. they both come in several heights and tube diameters so you can always find one that fits.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: Elk-aholic on May 23, 2010, 10:40:38 AM: Bought a new Redfield Revolution 4-12x40 for my AR-15 it was my first budget priced scope but I'm a big fan of Leupold so I thought I would give them a try. I own 4 diffrent Leupold VX III to comapre and for the money I paid ($140) the Redfield was a pretty good deal. It's bright and clear and has Leupold's awesome warranty. :twocents:
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: elkaholic123 on May 23, 2010, 10:53:18 AM: talley 1 piece base and rings :tup:
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: thinkingman on May 23, 2010, 11:38:49 AM: The next rings I buy will be Talley's, Warne's or Deadnutz.
Nikon has great scopes in the price range you mention.
I wouldn't hesitate to buy one.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 23, 2010, 12:02:57 PM: all great choices listed, leupold has a great ring as well and pair nice with about any scope
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: yorketransport on May 23, 2010, 06:44:37 PM: For $200 I like the Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40mm. I have one that gets swapped from gun to gun every time I need a scope. It's been on everything from a 204 Ruger to a 458 Win Mag and still tracks and holds zero like it did when it was new.

For rings I either use Burris Signature rings, or Warne QRW. I like the Burris Signatures because you don't need to lap the rings. Just slap a scope in there and tighten them down. The Warne rings need to be lapped, but I can pull the scope off and put it back on and still be within 1" at 100 yards.

Andrew
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: Jamieb on May 23, 2010, 07:17:45 PM: I've switched allmost all my rings to Talley one piece LW's
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: rb2506 on May 23, 2010, 07:27:58 PM: just throwing this out there Leopold has Nikon do its glass and Nikon also has the lifetime warranty. I have a couple Nikons one with the bdc I love them. You have to shoot your gun to alot use the bdc :twocents:
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: BigGoonTuna on May 23, 2010, 07:30:18 PM: i though leupold's glass was made by weaver? it could all come from the same place as far as i know.

take a look at the redfields. i actually thought the 3-9x40 was clearer than the 3-9 VXII i compared it too. i paired it up with warne rings and bases.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: rb2506 on May 23, 2010, 07:39:22 PM: when i bought my first Nikon the guy told me yeah Leupold is good but Nikon is the samething but lower cost
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: PacificNWhunter on May 23, 2010, 08:18:13 PM: Quote from: elkaholic123 on May 23, 2010, 10:53:18 AM
talley 1 piece base and rings :tup:

:yeah:
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: bobcat on May 23, 2010, 08:22:03 PM: Even if Nikon and Leupold get their glass from the same company, they're not the same scope. For one thing, the Leupolds are made here in the USA, Nikons are made in Japan. Then there is the Leupold warranty, which I don't think Nikon can match. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with Nikon rifle scopes. I'd just rather support American companies and American workers.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: rb2506 on May 23, 2010, 08:35:36 PM: whats the difference in warranty? And if it does't have a gold ring on it, it's made over seas
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: BigGoonTuna on May 24, 2010, 08:04:15 AM: Quote from: r benn on May 23, 2010, 08:35:36 PM
whats the difference in warranty? And if it does't have a gold ring on it, it's made over seas
redfield scopes are made in USA.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: Cascade_Sherpa on June 16, 2010, 04:28:41 PM: Quote from: r benn on May 23, 2010, 08:35:36 PM
whats the difference in warranty? And if it does't have a gold ring on it, it's made over seas

Thats not true.

I have a Leupold Mark IV 6.5-20 that is black as a halloween cat, and it was made in good ol Beaverton, Oregon. Mark 4's don't have the gold ring.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: rb2506 on June 16, 2010, 04:31:15 PM: Quote from: Cascade_Sherpa on June 16, 2010, 04:28:41 PM
Quote from: r benn on May 23, 2010, 08:35:36 PM
whats the difference in warranty? And if it does't have a gold ring on it, it's made over seas

Thats not true.

I have a Leupold Mark IV 6.5-20 that is black as a halloween cat, and it was made in good ol Beaverton, Oregon. Mark 4's don't have the gold ring.
I was referring to green :)
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 16, 2010, 05:38:38 PM: I bought the new Redfield Revolution too. Very nice and clear and a good price. Leupold Rings.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: Dansk on June 16, 2010, 10:01:52 PM: Quote from: bobcat on May 23, 2010, 08:22:03 PM
Even if Nikon and Leupold get their glass from the same company, they're not the same scope. For one thing, the Leupolds are made here in the USA, Nikons are made in Japan. Then there is the Leupold warranty, which I don't think Nikon can match. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with Nikon rifle scopes. I'd just rather support American companies and American workers.

Nikon has started moving optics manufacturing to China as well.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: MDGrand on June 17, 2010, 08:53:40 AM: I have posted a few things on Nikon scopes in the past and gotten some mixed reviews.. I was very surprised though.

I have 3 Nikon scopes, Prostaff 3-9x40, Monarch 3-12x42 and Monarch 4-16x50.. all are great scopes.

ALSO:

Warranty is FULL lifetime, JUST like Leupold. This all comes down to choice at the end. When I look through a Leupold and a Nikon, I can not see a difference, period. BOTH are great. So, what do I compare next... Nikon has been making optics LONGER than Leupold, cameras, lenses, etc for a long time.. just like Leica. Service.. when I have talked to Nikon owners who have sent in products for repair.. they get it back fixed right away.. have yet to hear a bad story.

Final consideration.. cost. I LOVE to support NW companies in hunting, hell.. I am on the Rvers West Pro Team.. but for about 100 bucks in price and that is what I usually find.. I wont pay more for the Leupold. If it was 25-50.. maybe.. but 100 or more is significant.

:twocents:
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: MDGrand on June 17, 2010, 08:55:13 AM: Oh and the BDC.. I really like it. Check this site out:

http://www.nikonhunting.com/spoton/ (http://www.nikonhunting.com/spoton/)

Shooting will always tell you for sure where your shot is going to go.. but this gives you a great starting point.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: huntmando on June 17, 2010, 09:19:25 AM: Not to confuse anyone, as I too like leupold. But my wifes wind river cascade binos say made in Japan right on them. :o
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Post by: Cascader74 on July 02, 2010, 10:59:41 PM: Leupold can bdc any of their scopes in their custom shop for $140. I need to get around to sending my Mark 4 in.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: Elk-aholic on July 03, 2010, 09:35:04 AM: The Leupold binocular line is different than the rifles scopes. The binoculars are all made overseas except for the top of the line (Gold Ring) Binos, those are made here in America. All rifle scopes that have the Leupold name including the new Redfields are made right here in American down in Oregon, I called the Leupold factory and asked them these questions. So all the (Wind River) stuff is made overseas. If you have a Leupold rifle scope its American made.
Title: Re: scope and rings
Post by: high country on July 03, 2010, 09:52:07 AM: if you could up your budget by $50 you could get a 3x9 40mm 4200. there is no scope made that sells for that money that can hang with it. talley or deadnuts leave ou nothing to worry about and add nearly no weight