nikon prostaff
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,519
Read this great writeup
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21176
I wouldn't get one. For not much more you can get some great scopes that seem to be a lot better from reading that review. I'd go for the Burris Fullfield II or the Vortex Diamondback instead.
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21176
I wouldn't get one. For not much more you can get some great scopes that seem to be a lot better from reading that review. I'd go for the Burris Fullfield II or the Vortex Diamondback instead.
#3
#4
Read this great writeup
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21176
I wouldn't get one. For not much more you can get some great scopes that seem to be a lot better from reading that review. I'd go for the Burris Fullfield II or the Vortex Diamondback instead.
http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21176
I wouldn't get one. For not much more you can get some great scopes that seem to be a lot better from reading that review. I'd go for the Burris Fullfield II or the Vortex Diamondback instead.
The only important opinion is that of the guy who buys the scope for his rifle. A couple of brands have a reputation for failing at the wrong time, but this is not the case with the scope mentioned by the OP. If it looks good to you, buy it and be happy.
#5
I have a nikon prostaff 3-9 on the muzzleloader and on a 6,5x55 and they are the clearest, most accurate optic I have ever shot. Definetly something that you should invest your money in!
BigBuck95
BigBuck95
#7
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,519
Koshkin is still around and is now recognized by some (other than himself) as an expert? Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I guess his is as good as most. Durablity and reliability are the most important things in a hunting scope. Who cares if the image is clear if the guts shake loose and it causes you to miss or wound game?
The only important opinion is that of the guy who buys the scope for his rifle. A couple of brands have a reputation for failing at the wrong time, but this is not the case with the scope mentioned by the OP. If it looks good to you, buy it and be happy.
The only important opinion is that of the guy who buys the scope for his rifle. A couple of brands have a reputation for failing at the wrong time, but this is not the case with the scope mentioned by the OP. If it looks good to you, buy it and be happy.
It's kind of like comparing a Remington 770 to a Savage 110 or Marlin XL-7. The 770's work but they aren't good guns. They feel super cheap and if you break parts expect to replace the gun. If you wear the barrel out you get a new gun since you can't change barrels. However, does it work to hunt with? It sure does. Why though would you buy it when you could be a Savage or Marlin that would last a lifetime, if you have problems you could replace the parts, and is more accurate and a better gun to start with?
If it was a $300 price difference between the scopes that would be one thing but it's not. Seems like people buy stuff like this that while it's decent isn't the best then they want to try to talk everyone else into buying it because they did even if they can get something better.
Last edited by hometheaterman; 02-19-2010 at 05:07 PM.
#8
He based his opinions on his testing of one sample scope from each manufacturer. If he had used enough test items to give any stastical validity it would certainly have had more value. His comments about the rough spots in the Burris product may have been a one in ten thousand problem, or they may be a one in ten problem (does one tall person in Ohio mean that all people in Ohio are tall?).
His article is fine, but his testing methods do not produce meaningful results - just his opinion.
I am getting off topic, which does not really help the OP. Sorry about that.
Last edited by Big Uncle; 02-20-2010 at 01:08 PM.
#10
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
Posts: 4,970
Points well taken Big Uncle, however, opinions from knowledgeable, trained people are better (IMO) than from everyday Joe Public. That said, buy and use whatever you like...that's what I do.