Rinky Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Im looking for a good scope around $250, dealer cost. Im currently stuck on either a Leupold VX-II OR a nikon buckmaster The scope should be near 3-9 or better i like the 4.5-14 nikon offers and theyre reasonably priced. Any thoughts, suggestions would be nice. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 IMO the VXII is better than the Buckmaster. If you step up to the Nikon Monarch, I think it's better than the VXII. Now VXIII vs The Monarch? I'm not going to start any arguments on that subject. Pick the one you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Been pretty happy with both the nikon monarch and buckmasters scopes. Burris fullfield II is also in the same price range and a comparable scope. Kind of uncertain right now myself whether I am going to top my a bolt with a leupold VXII, a nikon monarch, or a leupold vxIII. Can get a nikon monarch in 3-9X40 in silver finish to match the stainless barrel on my rifle for $200, really thinking I am going to go that route for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I put the Nikon Buckmaster's 4.5 x 14 x 40 on my rifle and I am very pleased with it. If I were in the market for another scope, I'd go with the same. That being said, I figure that the others you mentioned are also just as nice. I would check them out and see what you like about each and take pride in knowing that whatever you chose, you're still getting a good quality scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Look through a Weaver Grand Slam 4.5x14 before you make a decision just for grins & giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Look through a Weaver Grand Slam 4.5x14 before you make a decision just for grins & giggles. Weaver has been bounced around here lately. They were sold to ATK back in April 2008. What does it mean? Maybe nothing. Maybe a lot. New owners often mess with products. They can't help it. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's a disaster. Best advise, don't buy one sight unseen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Look through a Weaver Grand Slam 4.5x14 before you make a decision just for grins & giggles. Weaver has been bounced around here lately. They were sold to ATK back in April 2008. What does it mean? Maybe nothing. Maybe a lot. New owners often mess with products. They can't help it. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's a disaster. Best advise, don't buy one sight unseen. Good advice, certainly worth checking into. Going along with this, some companies after going through different acquisitions will not maintain previous agreements/warranties from the original company on products that were produced prior to the acquisition as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinky Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 If any of you all experienced members were to buy a scope from a website, where would you buy it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 If any of you all experienced members were to buy a scope from a website, where would you buy it from. Here: http://www.natchezss.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 If any of you all experienced members were to buy a scope from a website, where would you buy it from. I like these guys. http://www.swfa.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Natchez has some great buys, unfortunately they do not sell in Tennessee. SWFA has some good deals too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest du9207 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 i have the nikon buckmaster 4.5x14x40 with BDC i bought it for only 269 it looks very clear i really like it. i can't comment on vx sorry but you won't be disappointed with nikon. opticplanet.com and swfa.com always have best prices and both say they will beat any price online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinky Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Ive decided i am going to go with the nikon monarch 4-16x42 for just a little more than $300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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