Which Scope??
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Meridian MS
Posts: 337
RE: Which Scope??
I would not have a scope on a big game rifle that had an adjustable objective. There's absolutely no advantage to it on a big game rifle but it has significant disadvantages, the most important being what happens when the buck of a lifetime appears at 10 yds when the objective is focused on infinity. You won't be able to find the deer unless you refocus the objective, too much trouble and time wasted while that buck walks away. Also, the leupold is a better scope than the nikon.
Edited by - boltman on 01/09/2002 00:21:18
Edited by - boltman on 01/09/2002 00:21:18
#13
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Culpeper VA
Posts: 82
RE: Which Scope??
Boltman, you can easily see a target and very clear at distances less than ten yards with the above mentioned Nikon scope on the infinity setting (at 4X). For hunting purposes I usually set my scopes on 150 - 200 yards. When I shoot targets I set it a little higher. I don't think I have ever used the infinity setting except this little test. The Nikon Monarch has settings out to 1000 yards. I don't shoot beyond that. The majority of my scopes do have adjustable objectives and I definately prefer them to the fixed objective for long distances. As far as Leupold being better than Nikon, I don't see it. I think the Nikon has a little more clarity and I think the Leupold has legendary durability. Both scopes are excellent and I don't think either choice would be wrong.
#18
RE: Which Scope??
Both are good scopes . I would lean towards the Leupold.Plus the Leupold's are made in the USA. We all need to keep America working in these depressed times.The job you save might be yours. Ruger Redhawk
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