Griz Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 My nephew is looking for a new scope to mount on his .270 rifle. He is looking for a good 3x9. I have no experience with the Nikon scopes. I have always used a Leupold and like them a lot. Not only for the warranty but they just perform well. The scopes he is considering so far is the Nikon Buckmaster or the Leupold VX-2 3x9...any comments? Thanks,Griz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Same comments as over on the other board. Good to see you over here! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks Bill...I thought I would try this forum also It won't hurt to see what others have to say about it. Griz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Take a look at this Scope website lots of marketing, but looks like some good info as well.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thanks for the link Wayne...I'll check it out.Griz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Lets see,,,,"NIKON",,,,, World class cameras,,world class telescopes,,world class spoting scopes,,world class microscopes, world class binoculars,,,,any reason to think they'd stump their toe on riflescopes? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 It the beginning sadly they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 It the beginning sadly they did. But did they not "fix it", as well as "make it right"?Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Without question. The 2nd time. But when you buy a new scope, take it out to zero it and find out that shooting the scope it looses zero is not something that would be high on the list. Once they had it fixed, its been a excellent scope. As good as any other I've looked through. Leupold is a excellent brand with perfect service. But you do pay for it and personally the Nikon is a little clearer in my eye. (and to be honest, I've only looked through his Nikon less than a dozen times and my Leupolds thousands of times...) Take care, bill PS: LOVE your tagline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 "But when you buy a new scope, take it out to zero it and find out that shooting the scope it looses zero is not something that would be high on the list."Ain't that just SOP for Tasco and Simmons?Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I've got a Tasco on a 22 mag and 2 Simmons on 22lr and they are good to go. Put them on a 30-06 and it may be a different story!But they are good scopes for the $$. Esp the Simmons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 From all accounts, their qc has come up a lot in the past few years. I'll listen to others accounts of them, account of my experiences being dismal!Bill, you ever visit Rimfire Central?Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yes. It's prob the next website I'm going to join. I'm on AR15.com. Visit many others. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I would go with Leupold . I like how they stand behind their products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 You got that right Steve...Leupold does an excellent job of warranty service on their scopes. I bought a used rifle several years ago with a Leupold 3x9 VX2 scope on it that looked like someone used pliers on the adjustment rings. I thought what the heck I'll send it in to Leupold and ask how much it would cost to have the adjustment rings replaced. They sent me a new scope and only charged me for shipping and handling...$15. Now that's what I call service. Griz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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