Forums46
Topics538,588
Posts9,738,897
Members87,095
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Nikon vs leupold
#2046059
01/22/11 05:21 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 717
hookemhorns
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 717 |
Ok I just bought a new rem Sendero in 300 win mag and I'm looking for a new scope. I have been looking at the monarch 4x16x42 and the Leupold vx3 4.5x14x50. So give me some advise on several issues. First which is the better quality? What reticle do you prefer? 1" or 30mm tube? Leupold or talley rings/bases? Obviously there are better scopes to be had but is there anything better for under $600-700. Thanks for the help
God is deep but he is not complicated.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: hookemhorns]
#2046072
01/22/11 05:26 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,017
dmurph12
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,017 |
If you can swing it get a zeiss conquest, ive had both of those scopes mentioned and they were very good scopes, i would lean more to the vx3, but they dont compare to a zeiss
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: hookemhorns]
#2046083
01/22/11 05:30 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 41,322
BMD
Silver Spoon
|
Silver Spoon
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 41,322 |
Ok I just bought a new rem Sendero in 300 win mag and I'm looking for a new scope. I have been looking at the monarch 4x16x42 and the Leupold vx3 4.5x14x50. So give me some advise on several issues. First which is the better quality? What reticle do you prefer? 1" or 30mm tube? Leupold or talley rings/bases? Obviously there are better scopes to be had but is there anything better for under $600-700. Thanks for the help Zeiss Conquest @ www.cameralndny.com can't beat prices, no tax, Doug is a great guy and easy to deal with.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: BMD]
#2046085
01/22/11 05:31 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 41,322
BMD
Silver Spoon
|
Silver Spoon
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 41,322 |
Talley one piece no question!
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: BMD]
#2046123
01/22/11 05:53 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 657
DRT1
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 657 |
i have been experimenting with dnz single piece mounts and love them on my rifles, really like the talley's also. very user friendly.. i am not a big nikon fan after having an issue with one of their scopes i had just as many prblms with their customer support maybe just my luck but i will not use them again. leupolds are great no real cmplaints there, but i also like the burris ff 2 they seem to hold up well on a couple of the rigs i have.. but for overall clarity and ruggedness the bushnell elite series gets my vote.. i have a 300 wsm in a sporter weight and my bushnell elite 3200 5-15x44 holds zero like a champ, and its clarity ((in My opinion for what its worth)) is on par with or better than the leupold. they are impressive scopes and i have heard great things about their customer support..
In God I trust.. all others are suspect. ;))
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: DRT1]
#2046148
01/22/11 06:10 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,160
gbeard
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,160 |
Leupold over Nikon any day.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: gbeard]
#2046160
01/22/11 06:32 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 44,585
RKHarm24
sergeant
|
sergeant
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 44,585 |
VORTEX Viper.........over both...
ZEISS Conquest over all three...
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: gbeard]
#2046162
01/22/11 06:33 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,731
Sami
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,731 |
Out of the two, Nikon is better. Bushnell Elite's can be had for a decent price right now which puts them ahead of both. None of the three compare to Zeiss which can be had at your price range as well.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: Sami]
#2046170
01/22/11 06:44 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,154
KWood_TSU
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,154 |
I love the argument of Nikon vs. Leupold. As stated before, it's like comparing ford to a cadillac, with Nikon being the Ford. Now for the Zeiss, to me, they arent any better then Leupolds. Eye relief isnt any better, and the clarity is just the same as the VX3. I would also go with Leupold rings and bases, theres a reason why they are so popular. I dont care what people say, Nikon and Bushnell do not compare to Leupold.
Amat Victoria Curam - Victory Loves Preparation
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: KWood_TSU]
#2046184
01/22/11 07:22 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,523
changedmyname
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,523 |
+1 I paid 800 dollars for a Bushnell Elite 6500 and ended up taking it back and getting a $500 VX3 that I like WAY better.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: changedmyname]
#2046187
01/22/11 07:33 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 717
hookemhorns
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 717 |
Ok what reticle obj and tube?
God is deep but he is not complicated.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: hookemhorns]
#2046196
01/22/11 07:51 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,154
KWood_TSU
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,154 |
Reticle is up to you, but I like the heavy duplex, makes low light shots very easy. 30mm tube as well
Amat Victoria Curam - Victory Loves Preparation
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: KWood_TSU]
#2046285
01/22/11 01:06 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 649
ScottF
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 649 |
I'd pick the Nikon Monarch over the Leupold VX3. You might also look at Bushnell Elite 4200 or 6500 series that are currently on closeout since a new Elite line is coming in 2011. I have a Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9x40 that is much clearer in low light than a Nikon Monarch or Leupod VX3. Vortex is an up and coming scope company. I have a Vortex Viper PST on order. Zeiss Conquest are excellent but pricy.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: KWood_TSU]
#2046342
01/22/11 02:05 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,731
Sami
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,731 |
I love the argument of Nikon vs. Leupold. As stated before, it's like comparing ford to a cadillac, with Nikon being the Ford. Nikon is a Toyota, Bushnell Elite is an Infiniti and Conquest is your BMW 3-series. I'll give you Cadillac on Leupold as both are living on past reputation.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: ScottF]
#2046347
01/22/11 02:07 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 495
PhilR
Bird Dog
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 495 |
I have:
Leupold VX-III Vortex Viper Bushnell Elite 3200 Nikon Buckmaster
All are excellent scopes and accomplish the purpose for which I have them mounted very well.
Rings and bases are just like scopes. There is no "best". There are a bunch that do a great job.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: Sami]
#2046413
01/22/11 02:52 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 27
ruggedcountry
Light Foot
|
Light Foot
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 27 |
I love the argument of Nikon vs. Leupold. As stated before, it's like comparing ford to a cadillac, with Nikon being the Ford. Nikon is a Toyota, Bushnell Elite is an Infiniti and Conquest is your BMW 3-series. I'll give you Cadillac on Leupold as both are living on past reputation. Out of luck here, I like Chevy
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: ruggedcountry]
#2046473
01/22/11 03:28 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 26,555
JCB
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 26,555 |
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: JCB]
#2046559
01/22/11 04:01 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,538
kmon11
junior
|
junior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,538 |
No more Leupold for me. sure they have ok customr service but scope failure in the field is still scope failure and I have had 3 scope failures 2 of which were Leupolds and they both died on expensive (to me) hunting trips, glad I had a backup rifle with Nikon attached.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: kmon11]
#2046620
01/22/11 04:37 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,882
CTK3
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,882 |
Leupold all the way. I do have one nikon and it's a great scope, but it aint a leupold.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: KWood_TSU]
#2046649
01/22/11 04:49 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,160
gbeard
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,160 |
I love the argument of Nikon vs. Leupold. As stated before, it's like comparing ford to a cadillac, with Nikon being the Ford. Now for the Zeiss, to me, they arent any better then Leupolds. Eye relief isnt any better, and the clarity is just the same as the VX3. I would also go with Leupold rings and bases, theres a reason why they are so popular. I dont care what people say, Nikon and Bushnell do not compare to Leupold. My thoughts exactly. I hear a lot of hype about Conquest scopes but I have never been impressed with one myself. They are Ok but certainly not great.
Last edited by gbeard; 01/22/11 04:50 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: gbeard]
#2046846
01/22/11 06:21 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,743
Mr Redneck
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,743 |
I'd go with the one you can afford, and I bet it'll do you a fine job.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: changedmyname]
#2046871
01/22/11 06:30 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 9,776
mustafa
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 9,776 |
not sure if its been said but go to one of the big box stores and look through all of them. Your eyes may see diff't than someone elses.
Team Barbacoa Pro Staff. Dallas Safari Club Life Member
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: Mr Redneck]
#2046915
01/22/11 06:51 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,991
Varget 7-08
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,991 |
I'd go with the one you can afford, and I bet it'll do you a fine job. X2, I have Nikon have zero complaints but for my next rifle I'm going to go with a Vortex Viper
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: Varget 7-08]
#2047103
01/22/11 08:19 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 19,263
TEXASLEFTY
THF Whiskey Sommelier
|
THF Whiskey Sommelier
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 19,263 |
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
|
|
|
Re: Nikon vs leupold
[Re: TEXASLEFTY]
#2048229
01/23/11 04:38 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,836
SLT
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,836 |
Anyone can own a fancy gun but can you shoot it ?
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|