I just recently bought a savage 110 30-06 and was wondering some good durable rifle scope options. I am debating on what nikon scope to get. I want mildot but i also want side focus if necessary. my choices are nikon 8408 2.5-10x42mm with mildot and no sf and nikon 8423 4-16x42mm with sf and mildot. it will be a hybrid hunting and target rifle.
Rifle Scopes Rifle scope debate (need Help)
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go with the 4 - 16x
especially if you are going to use for target work
go with the 4 - 16x
especially if you are going to use for target work
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Thats what I was thinking and are Nikon monarchs decent scopes for the 500$ budget?
Thats what I was thinking and are Nikon monarchs decent scopes for the 500$ budget?
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Monarchs are not bad scopes: I've used three of them so far and they have all held a zero and tracked well to 12MOA. I have no first hand information about their durability, though.
I would be leery of high magnification numbers on less expensive scopes, meaning that I would want to look through them first to make sure that the image and clarity are useable at maximum power.
For decent but inexpensive mounts, have a look at Talley.
Monarchs are not bad scopes: I've used three of them so far and they have all held a zero and tracked well to 12MOA. I have no first hand information about their durability, though.
I would be leery of high magnification numbers on less expensive scopes, meaning that I would want to look through them first to make sure that the image and clarity are useable at maximum power.
For decent but inexpensive mounts, have a look at Talley.
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Im use to the leupold on the m24 i trained on so it would be a big difference. but from what i see nikon has a good reputation on their buck master series.
Im use to the leupold on the m24 i trained on so it would be a big difference. but from what i see nikon has a good reputation on their buck master series.
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what other rifle scopes could i take a look at in the 450-500 range?
what other rifle scopes could i take a look at in the 450-500 range?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Super Sniper. </div></div> Non HD models. </div></div>Agreed. I've had multiples of both and actually prefer the non-HD models.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Super Sniper. </div></div> Non HD models. </div></div>Agreed. I've had multiples of both and actually prefer the non-HD models.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Super Sniper. </div></div> Non HD models. </div></div>Agreed. I've had multiples of both and actually prefer the non-HD models. </div></div>
If only they came with mil knobs.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Super Sniper. </div></div> Non HD models. </div></div>Agreed. I've had multiples of both and actually prefer the non-HD models. </div></div>
If only they came with mil knobs.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Super Sniper. </div></div> Non HD models. </div></div>Agreed. I've had multiples of both and actually prefer the non-HD models. </div></div>If only they came with mil knobs. </div></div>I do really like the 3-9x42 FFP. I could replace it and put a NF on my AR, but there's really no need.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Super Sniper. </div></div> Non HD models. </div></div>Agreed. I've had multiples of both and actually prefer the non-HD models. </div></div>If only they came with mil knobs. </div></div>I do really like the 3-9x42 FFP. I could replace it and put a NF on my AR, but there's really no need.
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There are better options than Nikon in that price range IMHO. Vortex, SWFA or weaver come to mind.
There are better options than Nikon in that price range IMHO. Vortex, SWFA or weaver come to mind.
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The Monarch is a fine scope; I had a 5-20x44 with Nikoplex and side focus, and while it wasn't "bad-ass glass" it did what I needed it to do very well.
I also think the Buckmaster 4.5-14 or 6-18 are good options for your stated purpose at a lower price point.
The Monarch is a fine scope; I had a 5-20x44 with Nikoplex and side focus, and while it wasn't "bad-ass glass" it did what I needed it to do very well.
I also think the Buckmaster 4.5-14 or 6-18 are good options for your stated purpose at a lower price point.
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I've got one of the Buckmaster / mildot / sidefocus / 4.5 - 14x 40 on a Savage .223. Works great. Image is still clear at max power. No problems up to this point. I think I paid around $200 for it from the SWFA Sample List. I could be wrong. Year or two ago. Wasn't much more than that if I am.
I've got one of the Buckmaster / mildot / sidefocus / 4.5 - 14x 40 on a Savage .223. Works great. Image is still clear at max power. No problems up to this point. I think I paid around $200 for it from the SWFA Sample List. I could be wrong. Year or two ago. Wasn't much more than that if I am.
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is side focus necessary with a 2.5-10x42mm? on another note I have a millet buck gold 6-25x56mm that i got for christmas one year and put it on my 260 and that scope can take a beating like no other from dropping to throwing it in the back of a pick up without zero shift and I have never had a problem with it and i have taken shots out to 1500 yards with it and 800yard ground hog shots. Plus i like the locking turrets too. Id just say not to under estimate the millet scopes ether.
is side focus necessary with a 2.5-10x42mm? on another note I have a millet buck gold 6-25x56mm that i got for christmas one year and put it on my 260 and that scope can take a beating like no other from dropping to throwing it in the back of a pick up without zero shift and I have never had a problem with it and i have taken shots out to 1500 yards with it and 800yard ground hog shots. Plus i like the locking turrets too. Id just say not to under estimate the millet scopes ether.
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For that price range, and hunting/varmint use that you describe, you may want to check our Shepard on their site. They have an interesting system, although it isn't a mildot reticle. It is hunting BDC reticle. Very durable in my experience. Just a thought.
For that price range, and hunting/varmint use that you describe, you may want to check our Shepard on their site. They have an interesting system, although it isn't a mildot reticle. It is hunting BDC reticle. Very durable in my experience. Just a thought.
