Author Topic: Rugged 4 power, Nikon or Weaver (Read 791 times)

rickt300 · « **on:** January 11, 2006, 09:11:05 PM »

What I need in a scope is ruggedness. I want it to come down the chute in an aluminum gun case still sighted in after 1300 miles on American Airlines. I want this scope to go from Humid hot texas to humid cool Alaska with zero glitches. Absolute perfection in optics while nice is second to it being able to go from 30 feet above sea level to 11.000 feet above in below freezing temperatures. I am perfectly happy with 4 power as all my hunting in the last ten years has precluded shots over 300 yards. I also feel it should be able to take a week of bouncing around in a scabbard mounted on a 4 wheeler without loosing zero. So will either the Nikon Buckmaster 4x40 or the Weaver K4 take this treatment?

CEJ1895 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2006, 03:02:37 AM »

rickt300 - I mean no offense to you but if I were spending the money to head up to Alaska from Texas for a hunt I'd sure spend a little more on the equipment I was taking with me. I'd go with a better model Nikon, Burris or Leupold rather than to risk it all on a cheaper scope. I know that any scope can fail but you're increasing your chances with cheaper optics. I hope you have a great trip with whatever you bring with you! CEJ...

rickt300 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:31:17 AM »

Ahab · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:32:30 AM »

Like CEJ, I recommend going up in price a bit. The single power scopes tend to be more rugged and are making a comeback. After many years of owning Leos, all but one, variables. I bought a 6X42 Nikon Monarch last year and have been very happy with it. Seems to be a lot more brighter during low light conditions and has a better field of view at 6x. :-D

rickt300 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:33:37 AM »

I generally go on business during hunting season and the trip's expense is paid for by the company. Ine of the reasons for the preference for four power scopes is that they are not as bulky as variable scopes. The Nikon Prostaff series is a good example of a well designed scope. I have onethat hasmade the trip twice, a 3x9x40, no problems other than a required sight in when the rifle gets there. I have read on this forum that the Monarch is basically a Buckmaster with improved glass which to me is not important. I will look at the Leupold 4x though.

Ahab · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:35:32 AM »

Like CEJ, I recommend going up in price a bit. The single power scopes tend to be more rugged and are making a comeback. After many years of owning Leos, all but one, variables. I bought a 6X42 Nikon Monarch last year and have been very happy with it. Seems to be a lot more brighter during low light conditions and has a better field of view at 6x. :-D

rickt300 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:35:57 AM »

I generally go on business during hunting season and the trip's expense is paid for by the company. One of the reasons for the preference for four power scopes is that they are not as bulky as variable scopes. The Nikon Prostaff series is a good example of a well designed scope. I have onethat hasmade the trip twice, a 3x9x40, no problems other than a required sight in when the rifle gets there. I have read on this forum that the Monarch is basically a Buckmaster with improved glass which to me is not important. I will look at the Leupold 4x though.

rickt300 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2006, 05:54:28 AM »

I generally go on business during hunting season and the trip's expense is paid for by the company. One of the reasons for the preference for four power scopes is that they are not as bulky as variable scopes. The Nikon Prostaff series is a good example of a well designed scope. I have onethat hasmade the trip twice, a 3x9x40, no problems other than a required sight in when the rifle gets there. I have read on this forum that the Monarch is basically a Buckmaster with improved glass which to me is not important. I will look at the Leupold 4x though. Where does Burris fit in as far as the above guidlines.

Ahab · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:39:41 AM »

Like CEJ, I recommend going up in price a bit. The single power scopes tend to be more rugged and are making a comeback. After many years of owning Leos, all but one, variables. I bought a 6X42 Nikon Monarch last year and have been very happy with it. Seems to be a lot more brighter during low light conditions and has a better field of view at 6x. :-D

rickt300 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:54:30 AM »

I guess we are both experiencing the same Technical dificulty.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2006, 09:38:40 AM »

I bought a fixed 4X Nikon Prostaff and have been very pleased with it so far........life time warranty on it ........Goes well on my Ruger 77 ultra lite......

rickt300 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2006, 05:35:16 AM »

I took Lawdog's advice and used Ebay to get a Leupold 4x33 M8 for 115.00. Haven't recieved it in the mail yet. Sure hope it lives up to leupold legendary reputation.