toddyboman Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I am wanting a new scope this is what I am wanting: variable power (max being around 20) a/o mil-dots. Any suggestions:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Would check into the nikon monarchs that are being clearanced. Think midway and cabelas still have some, not sure about natchez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 How much cash you wanting to spend? hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Well I want a quality scope. Something clear. Its main function will be to just shoot not going to hunt much with it. So no more than $400. But always looking for a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I've heard some good things about the Millett tactical scopes. Here is a 4X16X50 Illuminated Mildot at SWFA. It almost fits your criteria for magnification and does make the price limit. http://www.swfa.com/pc-10039-1395-millett-4-16x50-tactical-30mm-riflescope.aspx hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Todd, might check this link http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0039165710561a&type=product&cmCat=search_BC&returnPage=cave_search1.jsp&QueryText=nikon+monarch&b=100&N=61&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&Ntt=nikon+monarch&noImage=0 Scroll to the bottom. Nikon monarch on clearance 5.5-16.5X44AO Matte finish with Nikoplex reticle for $389.99. Those probably wont last too long at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 William the Nikoplex is not the true mildot. I have checked those out. Need the dots up and horizontally across the cross hair for windage and distance. Thats is a good buy on that scope. Thanks. A guys I know was telling me about a leatherwood scope every heard of them? Good/bad/ugly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 SWFA lists most if not all of the Leatherwood scopes. Here's one that fits your criteria. http://www.swfa.com/pc-2656-234-leatherwood-65-20x44-expert-rifle-scope.aspx It's been my experience that you pretty much get what you pay for when buying optics. Not to say that this level of scope wouldn't provide years of service. Unfortunately there aren't any free lunches out there. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 William the Nikoplex is not the true mildot. I have checked those out. Need the dots up and horizontally across the cross hair for windage and distance. OK Todd. Looking at the swfa site where hangunnr gave you the link there, they have a burris with mildot reticles, but it is closer to $500. Also have a nikon monarch at $475 http://www.swfa.com/pc-8507-218-nikon-65-20x44-monarch-ucc-riflescope.aspx with mil dot reticles and one at $419 http://www.swfa.com/pc-6855-218-nikon-35-10x50-monarch-ucc-riflescope.aspx, but the second link here this scope falls a little short on the magnification you are looking for. Would probably try to stay with a name I could trust. I have not heard much about leatherwood scopes myself. Was looking through a midway catalog just a while ago and saw this weaver scope http://www.swfa.com/pc-2333-256-weaver-6-24x42-classic-v24-series-rifle-scope.aspx. Looks like it might be close to what you are looking for and in your price range. Would not expect quite the quality you would get from the burris or nikon, but think weaver is a pretty decent scope. Really is all according to how much you want to spend and what your intentions are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I usually use that same guidelines, go with a brand I know and then just how much do I want to spend. Read some reviews on the leatherwood and nothing made me jump for joy. I did check out the swfa.com site and there is LOTS of cool scopes there. My intentions shoot golfballs at 500+ yards. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 My intentions shoot golfballs at 500+ yards. Since you are not planning to hunt with it, think if I were you, I would probably try the weaver out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 OK I have another question/problem. As stated above I think I want a scope that has around 20 power as the max. But I want the mil dots to be accurate at that max power. I think it would be silly to have scope that has 20 power but the mil dots are only accurate at 15 power. I am having trouble finding this info from the scopes manufactures. Anyone have any idea.... Help please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Probably not what you want to hear Todd but the Leupold Mark 4's have the features you want except for the price I use them and can vouch for they clarity and the repeatabilty of the tracking. If you are serious about egg shooting at 500 yards you are going to need good optics.The newer TMR reticle is a bit more precise that the regular tried and true mil-dot as it uses hash marks rather than mil dots. Both are made to use for ranging at the scopes highest power setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Yeah I knew about the Leupold a guy we shoot with has one. Honestly I am not sold on Leupold and the price tags that follows. I have looked through many in many different situation(terrain, time of day ect.) and for the money I am just not sold yet.. I have a Bushnell 15 power mil dot scope that works for shooting eggs. I just wanted more power if I possible. Cause after 500 yards then I am going to go on out a litter further and further...:D maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 But I want the mil dots to be accurate at that max power. Think that might lead you back to looking at the monarch Todd. Only $75 more than what you are looking to spend http://www.swfa.com/pc-8507-218-nikon-65-20x44-monarch-ucc-riflescope.aspx. From what experience I have had with nikon scopes, they are quality and the power range changes do not change the poi, would expect the higher power scopes like you are looking for to be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks William I will look into that and make sure the mildots are accurate at upper powers. Monarch is a good scope so I wouldnt have a problem spending the extra money if it works like I want. Anyones else have any input?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Todd, might check this link http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0039165710561a&type=product&cmCat=search_BC&returnPage=cave_search1.jsp&QueryText=nikon+monarch&b=100&N=61&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&Ntt=nikon+monarch&noImage=0 Scroll to the bottom. Nikon monarch on clearance 5.5-16.5X44AO Matte finish with Nikoplex reticle for $389.99. Those probably wont last too long at that price. I am a big fan of Nikons, and have many, worth a check too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 If you go with a mil dot reticle be sure you know at what power setting the reticle is set for. Leupold for instance uses the highest power setting on several of their scopes but a median power setting for others. It's very important to know this value for proper ranging with the mil dots. You're just whizzing up a rope if you don't know this. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 If you go with a mil dot reticle be sure you know at what power setting the reticle is set for. Leupold for instance uses the highest power setting on several of their scopes but a median power setting for others. It's very important to know this value for proper ranging with the mil dots. You're just whizzing up a rope if you don't know this. hangunnr Exactly. Thats what I am wanting to find out, but for some reason I am having trouble finding this info out on manufactures websites. When I first started this hunt I was looking at a Bushnell Elite 4200, max power on the scope was 20 or 24. Well the mil-dots where only accurate at 15 power. Well forget that I want the mil dots to be accurate at max power. Whats would be the point of the extra power?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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