Casey Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I am going with an TC Encore and I am looking for a nice Nikon. I am sold on Nikon cause I trust their products. I am getting a Encore in Silver and Black. My price range is between $200.00-$300.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterLuke Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 What caliber are you getting it in? My TC ProHunter has a Bushnell Banner 3x9-40mm muzzleloading scope on it holds really nice. Nikon also makes a great muzzleloader scope with the notches in it for diffrent yardage I can't remember the name, sorry. But if it's for a rifle I can't help you much because all my rifles are topped with Bushnell scopes, no Nikons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterLuke Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Here it is.. Nikon Omega, and it's in your price range if it's a muzzleloader your talking about. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_81477____SearchResults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Don't think you could go wrong with a nikon. Would not hesitate to buy an omega scope, if that is what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks for the advice, I was looking at the Omega as I typed out this post. Hey William, how's the family?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hey William, how's the family?????? Our youngest daughter had an emergency tonsillectomy over fathers day weekend and she is back to her normal self now. Girls are doing fine Casey, thanks for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 For Muzzleloader check out Leupold's Ultimate Slam; has more features and give you some good distance options. I wrote on it somewhere here several months back. Try "search" to see the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Check the Nikon BDC 250. Our the Ultimate Slam from Leupold. Bushnell also just came out with a muzzleloading scope with a DOA reticle. I can't make up my mind between the BDC 250 or the Ultimate Slam..i believe both are accurate with their reticles, just need to know which one gathers light better in low light situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Take a look here, http://www.natchezshooterssupply.com/brand.cfm?brand=NK Be sure to click on the arrow next to "select a product" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) Here is what I wrote up some time back Features Leupold vs Nikon http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80245&highlight=leupold+ultimate and pricing http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80670&highlight=leupold+ultimate Edited July 18, 2009 by Flintlock1776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Features Leupold vs Nikon http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80245&highlight=leupold+ultimate and pricing http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80670&highlight=leupold+ultimate Thanks for the links... but I want a Nikon. I trust them and wouldn't buy anything else. When it comes to accuracy and performance, I want the best and don't want the cheapest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Casey, I have a T/C Encore ML and I have a Nikon ProStaff 3x9-40 on it. Great scope, and I'm pretty sure I paid somewhere in the $200-$250 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I like MADE in USA when I can get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have a buckmasters 4.5-14 bdc on my 280 rem barrel and a omega 3-9 bdc on my endeaver barrel both are great scopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 When it comes to accuracy and performance, I want the best and don't want the cheapest. "Best" is subjective. "Cheapest" is not. To suggest that Leupold is inferior quality since you may be able to find one somewhere for a few bucks less is pretty silly. By thinking like that you should probably be getting a Leica, Swarovski, Schmidt & Bender, or other Euro glass. I am not knocking Nikon, I don't own any. I have Leupold. About a dozen of them. I trust them. When I scope my new Knight Long Range Hunter, it will be with a Leupold. You are free to state your preference for Nikon, and abide by it, but you should recognize that Leupold is not generally considered inferior. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks for the links... but I want a Nikon. I trust them and wouldn't buy anything else. When it comes to accuracy and performance, I want the best and don't want the cheapest. If you want the best then pick a leupold. After you hunt with a leupold you wont want to hunt with anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 If you want the best then pick a leupold. After you hunt with a leupold you wont want to hunt with anything else.The bottom line is, you get what you pay for in most cases. If you don't need it right now, I would suggest saving your pennys and going with a Zeiss. I bought one for my .270WSM last year and could not believe what a difference a couple hundred bucks make. Just my $ .02... ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 The bottom line is, you get what you pay for in most cases. If you don't need it right now, I would suggest saving your pennys and going with a Zeiss. I bought one for my .270WSM last year and could not believe what a difference a couple hundred bucks make. Just my $ .02... ; ) Im not sure if that coment was to say zeiss is better then leupold But i beg to differ, The leupold Vx-7L is on another level i think. Personaly thats what i shoot in 3.5X14-56mm Not trying to argue here just puting my thoughts out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Im not sure if that coment was to say zeiss is better then leupold But i beg to differ, The leupold Vx-7L is on another level i think. Personaly thats what i shoot in 3.5X14-56mm Not trying to argue here just puting my thoughts out there. Randy was only giving me insights if I rather spend less on a scope. I found the one I want, will have it around October. Its a Omega from Nikon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Randy was only giving me insights if I rather spend less on a scope. I found the one I want, will have it around October. Its a Omega from Nikon. Hopfully the deer isn;t 2much of a blur in that POS scope. :hammer1: Just kidding around, there allright i guesssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Hopfully the deer isn;t 2much of a blur in that POS scope. :hammer1: Just kidding around, there allright i guesssss I wouldn't start brand bashing on this forum, thats a sure way of getting the boot off this forum. All in all, the only reason I will stick with Nikon is that I never had a problem with any Nikon product in the past, so why change? I have a small pair of binoculars that has been beated up, hit trees and rocks with it, hasn't gave me a problem. I trust them and have for years. Edited July 24, 2009 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I wouldn't start brand bashing on this forum, thats a sure way of getting the boot off this forum. I guess you didn;t catch my humor, it was just jokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I guess you didn;t catch my humor, it was just jokes Caught the humor just fine, but I'm just letting you know that I wouldn't bash a brand on here. Nikon is a sponsor for RT, don't think they would enjoy it neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Caught the humor just fine, but I'm just letting you know that I wouldn't bash a brand on here. Nikon is a sponsor for RT, don't think they would enjoy it neither. Sir yes sir, right away sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Easy casey...i'm pretty sure Nikon would catch the humor as well. I have to agree with Randy, Zeiss scopes are unreal. If they made a muzzleloader scope, id save up for one, but i don't think they do. My choices are between Nikon Omega or the Leoupold UltimateSlam. There both great scopes, don't need 300 yard BDC, so it all comes down to low light capability...and havent had enough input on either to make a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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