Scope Options for 6.5 creedmore
#11
A more fair test would be to run the Nikon at 15x, and the Vortex at 12.5x. That'll put both at 3.33mm exit pupil.
Nikons generally do have better resolution and better contrast than Vortex of similar price points, but that's not saying much. Nikons also tend to have much worse edge distortion than the Vortex's, or really, any other mainstream brand. Not a big deal for hunting, but it's a headache waiting to happen if you spend much time in the scope. Neither are famous for tracking or adjustment consistency, but for a hunter, both are serviceable.
If a guy buys on political history, then Nikon wouldn't be on any hunter's list. They make their money from their camera lines, not from sport optics, so their lobbyist money gets directed by dems and libs - lots of support for anti-hunting organizations. I'm not usually one to follow politics, but Nikon is one which I don't believe deserves our money. To each their own, I suppose.
#14
Thanks Silverbullet. I'll be picking something up after New Years. Have a few gift cards to burn up and will probably be getting another one as a gift. I will post a picture of the setup when it's ready to fire.