Nikon uses some of the best glass no question.
But you really think those zipperheads hunt much?
I don't know if they are assembled well enough or built to last years,of extreme hnting conditions.I don't know if these scopes will stand the test of time.I truly question this.
Yep they are clearer than Leuplod but every Leupold employee is a hunter regardless of the clarity, they are a tough scope.
They have built a reputation on durability.Sure hunters have used Nikon for the last ten plus years, but as they are the most popular scope on the market now. Im willing to bet they will be pushing them out, to keep up with demand. QC will be going down shortly.I honestly believe they do not make their scopes.I truly believe they are contracted out to the lowest bidder. Yep they probably use the top of the line parts but they are assembled by a bunch of orientals that don't know a thing about hunting.If you don't hunt how do you know how a scope should work?