Nikon scopes

[cbourbeau32]

I did a search and found an thread regarding Nikon scopes started by CW. I would like to hear from those who use or have used Nikon scopes and whether or not you like/dislike them. Thanks, Charlie

[teddy12b]

I've got a Nikon Pro-staff 3-9 on a marlin 30-30.  It's a cheapo scope that holds zero and the sight picture isn't the best.  I've owned a nikon buckmaster 6-18 and currently own a nikon buckmaster 4.5-14 and nikon omega muzzleoader scope.  I really like all the nikon scopes and think they're top notch, except the pro-staff.  The pro-staff is what I consider average, and an alright scope, just nothing to get excited about.

[krod47nw]

I never owned a nikon scope, but have looked at them before buying.  Nikon scopes don't seem to work with my eyes.  I have to move my head all around to get a sight picture.  This is more so with the Pro Staff model than the others.  I think it has to do with a small eye relief range.  I always recommend looking at a scope before you buy.  What works good for some, are not good for others.   I have the same problem with Leupold scopes.  Bushnell, Zeiss, and pentax seem to work fine for me.

Kevin

[Lazermule]

I like Nikon scopes.  I finally just got a bad one here recently.  It was a lower end 3-9x Prostaff with the BDC that failed on me.  It was mounted on a rifle with a fairly stout recoil and I believe that is what did it in.  The good part is that the Nikon retailer took it back with no issues.  I did trade up to a better model Nikon.  The dealer said that this was the first recoil affected Nikon he ever took back and he sells a lot of Nikons (Cabela's retail store).

I will still buy Nikons as I think they are one of the best scopes out there for the money and I think that the failure I had was isolated.

LAZER 

[Dave in WV]

I have an early Nikon Monarch UCC 2x7. I say "early" because it doesn't have the euro fast focus like the newer ones but has the older threaded rear bell and lock ring for focusing. I really like it. It's clear and bright. The Monarchs are a great value IMHO. I can't say how good the Buckmaster or Prostaff lines are.

[wareagleguy]

If anyone asked me what would be my favorite scope I would have said Leupold or Zeiss.  However, the scopes I have purchased over the last two years have been Nikon.  The reason when I start looking for the "best bang for the buck" in features I want it seems to end with a Nikon.  I have 2 Monarchs, and 5 Buckmasters.  Considering the features and quality it is a fine scope.  Am looking for another scope and already another Nikon is the top of the list.

[KRP]

I think you would be hard pressed to buy better glass(optically) for the price than Nikon.  I don't like there limited internal adjustment and available reticles in some models but if they make something that fits my needs they are my first choice.  I own 5 or 6 of them.

[teddy12b]

I used to be a leupold guy because of their reputation, but when I compared leupold vs nikon I found that I get click adjustments instead of "micro friction" and the power of the scope is easily adjusted on the nikon where I feel like I need a pipe wrench half the time I adjust the power on a leupold.  Nothing against the leupold because they do hold their zero, but a Nikon is such a better product for the money.

On my last hunt I got a little turned around in the woods.  I was tumbling over branches and falling into knee/hip deep holes in the darkness and my nikon buckmaster got slammed around HARD.  Never took a shot with it on the trip, but I got back and went to the range, my zero was dead on.  I'm going to be a nikon guy for life until they give me a reason not to be.

[JimFromTN]

I am a nikon and sightron owner.  For the lower power scopes, I have sightrons and for the higher power scopes, I have nikons.  I have owned a buckmaster and a monarch gold.  Both are great scopes.  The next higher power scope I get will be the monarch 2.5-10x42.  You can get them for $300 off of ebay.  I don't think you can touch a better scope in that power range for that price. 

[hotrunner]

If you're considering a higer-powered Buckmaster, you might try one before you buy one. The view through my 6-18X seems like looking through a much smaller objective lens than 40mm. The claimed f.o.v. might measure out okay, but it just doesn't seem as "spacious" as other brands with the same dia. lenses. Must be what they call a European view; others have noticed it, too. Heard the Monarchs aren't as bad. Otherwise, the B-masters are great scopes for the money.

[nodlenor]

I bought a reconditioned Nikon Buckmaster. I put it on my 270 win. and so far it works great and it is just as clear as my Leopuld VXII. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

[cwlongshot]

I found a way to get rid of my Nikon yesterday!!!
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  I bought another LEUPOLD!!    I found a used VXI for a buck and a half. it doesn't even look like it was ever mounted as there isn't a scratch on it!!  The Nikon went to the wife's Remington Gamemaster that wore my oldest Leupold. A M8 3X with tapered crosshairs. That one is going back to Leupold for a new reticule, a German #1... The wife doesn't really care as long as she has a sciope. She doesn't use this one very much as she likes here 7-30 waters Contender better.




 Yea, I know it appears crooked... its not anylonger. (Thats an old pic) 
CW

[dpe.ahoy]

I've got 3 Nikons and like them very much.  I have some of the new Simmons that are a very good value for under $100.  Best value I have had is the Simmons 2.5 8-Point shotgun scopes, got for under $20.00 each and they have held up under 444 marlin recoil fine.  Long eye relief for hard kickers and made for shotgun so I don't expect any problems with them.  I've had scopes from alot of different companies and no more problems with one over another.  Can get a lemon from anything mechanical.  Just look thru them and pick the one you like the best at a price you can afford.  DP

[Troyboy]

My prostaff is clearer than my leupold vx1. Much better scope imo. Of course both are entry level