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I'm in the market for a scope and before I get into the specifics of the scope, I'd like to get some opinions on the differences (pro's and con's) between Nikon's and Leupold scopes. It will be going on a .243, which also hasn't been purchased yet (I'm working on my sales pitch to my wife...), what do you guys thing?

You're reopening a nasty can of worms. Also both manufacturers make various lines/levels of scopes so you really need to be more specific.

If you try a search in the Optics forum you'll find many variations of Leupold vs. Nikon or just about every other brand.

Ditto what mathman says. Since you've told us you'll be getting a .243 at least you won't have to be dealing with recoil,so eye relief won't be so critical. Any other info you can offer?

til later

I was a total Leupold guy until I bought two Nikons last year. I must say they are crytstal clear and very well made. On something like a 243, either one will suit you well for normal hunting (if there is such a term).

This pissing match belongs in the Optics forum....

Thanks for the reply's. I'm looking for a scope in the $200-$400 range. Any one better for eye relidf, I wear glasses and the bigger relief the better.

Get a VXII 3-9x40 from Rick, $299.99 and whatever goodies he throws in, no muss, no fuss. Go forth and kill things.

Next time I'll try and get it in the right forum...I'm new here...

If you don't mind a full sized scope you can get a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 right at the top of your price range. It has a lot of eye relief and excellent brightness/clarity. Go to Doug's website at cameralandny.com where you can find this deal. He's a sponsor here and is great to deal with.

and since you don't have the .243 yet, put it on a new Model 70 when it comes out. Go forth and kill in style. Mathman's Zeiss recommendation would work as well.

WOW GUYS!! Problem solved in ten posts! We ARE getting good.

til later

Buy a straight 6X Leupold there is a couple kicking around here for 200.00... Without getting into which is better... Nikon doesn't make a fixed power scope so they aren't even in the same league in my opinon.

inks-

You prolly came to the right forum. It's not safe in the optics forum...:)

I've not tried any of the Nikons. (Leupold & Zeiss guy here)
For right at 400 clams, the 2.5x10 Nikon Monarch would be worth a look.

4x12 VariX II on my .243 and, IMO, can't think of a better one for the dough.

BTW, Welcome to da'Fire.

Go for the nikon monarch ucc in either the 2.5 x 10 or the 3.5 x 12 preferably in last years model.if you go to www.swfa.com and check prices,then do a little leg work,they'll price match + 10% extra off.I just bought a nikon 8406 2.5 x 10 for $305.00 including shipping cause i found it at www.ultout.com cheaper.
They matched the price -10%.All you have to do is call and give them the website and they'll do the rest.No offense to all you leupe owners,but they're way overpriced for the quality and nikon's warranty and customer service is top rate.

Uggggghhhh, you just opened the can.. fellas2

Might I be wrong in extracting from your post that Nikon's warranty and customer service is somehow superior to Leupold's?

IMHO Nikon's seem brighter and Leupolds have the better eye relief. Both are well made. Leupold has exceptional customer service. Nikon's standard duplex is like Leupold's heavy duplex for comparison. Eye relief is very important to see, so I own mostly all leupold.

Never meant leup's customer service is bad,just trying to get an extra plug in for what i think is the better buy for the money.

Oh well,guess we AIN"T that good.

*LMAO*

Is it Spring yet????


Fellas2 - don't sweat it. You're entitled to your opinion.

Over here at least. On the optics forum... not so much!

-jeff