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Gday folks, Im about to scope a Ruger MkII 243 and wanted some opinions from owners of these 3 similarly priced scopes. Im going for a 3-9x40 duplex type, not interested in illuminated or BDC types. Cheers, Scott.
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I have never ran a Sightron, but have run both the Prostaff and the Trophy (the older model). Out of the two I would go with the Prostaff, because the clarity seems better to me. Another option would be a FullField II. I don't know if that's something you'd be interested in, but in that price range I like it the best.
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Thanks mate, hadn't considered the Burris, it kinda gettin up near a Redfield Revolution in price though, so I guess that comparison needs to be made. The Redfield is what Id probably go for if I end up jumping up a little in price brackets.
Cheers, Scott.
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A very decent scope, especially for the money.
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I've had an S-1 and a couple of pro-staffs. I'd take another pro-staff over an S-1 unless I needed extra length for ease of mounting. The pro-staffs are a bit short for some applications.
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The Prostaff suffers from strong veiling flare.
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+1 for the Burris suggestion, however of the ones you mentioned I would go with the prostaff though the one I have is the older version. I have not looked much at the new ones. I might also point out that you can probably find a deal on the recently replaced VX-I leupolds for a similar price on sale. I think they are a pretty decent scope for under $200.
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Those Trophy XLT's are a step up from the old trophy. A buddy got one recently and it seemed pretty decent.
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I don't think you could go wrong with the Pro Staff or Trophy, don't know about the Sightron.
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The new PROSTAFF now has fully multicoated optic's which are a definite improvement over older model's. The finger adjustable turret's and zero reset are a nice addition as well. You can pick up a 3-9 or 4-12 Nikkoplex reticle scope for under $190 retail. I put a 4-12 on my father in-law's .308 this year for deer hunting and he harvested 3 doe and a nice buck all 1 shot each and inside 300 yards. http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd363/bman940/Daveanddeer.jpg
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Thanks guys, I reckon I'll go for the Nikon. Keep hearing great reports about clarity, and I like the look and lines of the scope. I had also considered vx-i's but Ive had/ got Leupolds and want to try something different. Still may consider a Burris if funds permit.
Cheers, Scott.
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You know there has been no mention of the redfields or weaver classic series both a pretty good option too. Just in case you don't have enough options. :^)
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Thanks mate, I'll look into that one.
Cheers, Scott.
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nikon has a smaller field of view than any other scope i own. other then that they are fine.
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