snapper Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Re: Scopes [ QUOTE ] No, to be honest, I have not tried the Nikons out. The difference between a Nikon Monarch and Leupold VXIII is like $100. The peace of mind is worth that to me. [/ QUOTE ] What peace of mind is that? My Nikon Pro-staff is just as reliable as my Leupold Vari.XII. The cheapest 3-9X40 Leupold I found is $299...the Nikon Pro-staff 3-9X40 sells at Wal-mart for $129. At that price, I could top two rifles with pro-staffs and buy a "real" good box of ammo and still have change for a morning coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Re: Scopes Do you realize that some of the scopes and ammo you have talked about has been around MUCH longer than the ones you seem to trust. Rem. Core-Lokt's has been around much longer that alot of the more pricey ammo, why ??? because they are reliable. Hey, if you want to spend the extra $$, and it makes you feel better, go fit it, this is just our opinions. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Re: Scopes I have a Leupold scope and shoot Core-Lokts through that rifle...go figure, eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Scopes Don't get all antsy about it fellas, I'm just saying I trust these items based on my personal experience. You do what makes you happy, you don't have to justify it to me or anyone else. I don't have any experience with Nikon, so why would I venture into the unknown when I am comfortable with Leupold, and the products under consideration are priced within $100? You can come up with your own reasons, but I think it prudent for me to stick with what I know. My post wasn't a personal attack, why so defensive? If you like Core-Lokts, then shoot the heck out of them. Be happy, go forth and make meat. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Scopes [ QUOTE ] Don't get all antsy about it fellas, I'm just saying I trust these items based on my personal experience. You do what makes you happy, you don't have to justify it to me or anyone else. [/ QUOTE ] Your right and I agree with you. The point of these forums are to help fellow hunters out. I owned a Leupold way before a Nikon. Now that I own both...I have a hard time recommending a more expensive scope that isn't any better in quaility (My opinion). I have had experience with both, and both are great optics...but a $170 difference...to me is worth telling. Like you said, use what you trust and if you got the $ to spend...you can't go wrong with a Leupold. I feel you owe it to yourself to pick up a Nikon and try it. If you can afford to buy Leupolds...you surely can afford to try another brand. Not defensive...just adding my $.02 and try to help someone out. These type of posts would go much smoother if folks gave their opinion on experience and not heresay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Scopes You can find Leupolds for cheaper the $299. The Dick's Sporting Goods near me had the VX I on sale for $199 3x9 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Scopes Sorry, I forgot about the Vari XI....everyone I know (myself included) has a Vari XII. Either way, still a $70 dollar difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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