leopold or nikon

[DJBAD]

i am stuck between a rock and a rock here i am tossed up between nikon and leuopold for my 300 win mag can anyone give there opinion on this if they own either brand thanks

[TrophyBux]

They are about the same in my opinion. I was in the same spot as you a couple of weeks ago. I bought the Leupold VX II 3 x 9 x 50 and couldn't be happier. The Nikon Monarch was a little more expensive, and they both pulled in light about the same. They both pull in light great, they both have a lifetime warranty, so really it's a toss up. I hate to admit this, but part of the reason I bought the Loopy was it looked better on my rifle! Good luck!

[trailer]

I"™m not sure which Nikon Or Leupold you"™re looking at but I will give my comment on the ones I do have. I have two Leupolds and one Nikon Gold and I would say that the Nikon is much clearer and brighter then my Leupold VXII or my Euro-30. Both of my Leupolds have 50mm obj. lens and the Nikon has the 42mm obj. lens. There is quite a difference in optics. I brought the scopes to work to have the guys compare and they all agreed that the Nikon had much better optics. I"™m not sure if all Nikon scopes are the same but my Nikon Gold is definitely a brighter scope.

Customer service may be another issue but I haven"™t had the opportunity to test either company and hope I never have to. Good luck......

[skeeter 7MM]

DJ what models are you considering or Price range? As you know both companies offer various models, more info will in turn give you more direct feedback.

[Bowtech9]

I have Nikons on my guns and I work at a sporting gooods store alway suggest the Nikons. Clearier, and brighter in my opinion but you know what they say about opinions....................Opinions are like A**holes........we all have one!

[Blood Trail]

I agree with trophybux. Go with the vari X II. Great scope for the money. I have both Nikon and Leupold. Not sure there is much difference...except the price. Save a buck or two and go with the X II.

[oldelkhunter]

Djbad..the Nikon Buckmaster compares favorably with the VX-II but the VX-II is much prettier and IMHO looks better on guns. The Nikon MOnarch compares favorably with a VX-III and about 100 bucks less so take your pick.

[DJBAD]

i am just curious if the nikon would take the abuse out in the field and on a 300 win mag

[RustyOlRanger4x4]

There so close Id just say pick the prettiest one

[oldelkhunter]

Recoilwise I would say they are equal ..not to sure about Nikons customer service but Leupold turn around is excellent and I have had more then a few of their scopeson 300 win mags and above with no problems granted they were Vari-XIII's but the VX-II isa tough scope anyway. Try www.dnrsports.com for the lowest price on one.