Author Topic: NIKON scopes... specifically, Pro Staff (Read 808 times)

cwlongshot · « **on:** July 27, 2007, 04:00:19 PM »

I am a LEUPOLD scope guy thru and thru....BUT I have run across a "DEAL" that's hard to turn down on a brand new NIKON Pro Staff 4X rim-fire scope.

http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/product.php?group=16&subgroup=10&product=6305

I posted up in the rimfire section as this is for a 22.....

CW

capnduane · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2007, 04:38:57 PM »

Don't know about the rimfire versions, but I have three Nikon Prostaff scopes, a 2x7 and two 3x9s Just excellent!

bluebayou · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2007, 06:39:50 PM »

Two guys at work use them on centerfires with no problems but I would think that the eye relief is too short for centerfires. I have never owned one but I have fondled the display at work quite a bit. It looks good inside and outside the store. Hmmm, I should take them all out to the field behind the store and compare them at dusk........

It is very clear. It isn't Leupold VX-II, but it is better than my Bushnell Legend which I hold in high regard. My biggest issues with scopes are distortion, clarity and flare. I would give it as good as VX-II for no distortion and for the quality of its coatings, but it isn't as clear (resolution).

cwlongshot · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2007, 02:49:29 AM »

Thanks Blue!! That's what I was looking for.

The scope is not local to me. A friend of a friend has it. So I cannot put my hands on it and no one local has one to see. But the price is right so I think I will take the chance.

I have 4 22's w/scopes. Two have rim-fire Leupold's, so even if this Nikon isn't acceptable, I can swap it to one of the 22's I do not use as much and take the Leupold for the Handi barrel. For what I use it for though it sounds like it will be just fine.

Thanks again for all the comments,
CW

Dave Allen · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2007, 04:20:32 AM »

cw..i owned that very scope & a 2x7...i liked them...for the money they sure get the job done..they only went away because i traded/swapped the rifle's they were sitting on in a package deal...they are superior to a "blister" packaged scope...recently a friend insisted on buying one of those "blister" pack scope's because he was tight on fund's & could get a 3x9 for $60.00 buck's or so...i tried to convince him to spend $100.00 to get the 4-power you have mentioned...well you know how that go's..

cwlongshot · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2007, 04:28:11 AM »

I just got off the phone with the guy with the scope.... seems he was mistaken...Its not a 4X rim-fire, but rather a 2X7 Shotgun scope. It also wasn't brand new, it was used one season and had some scratches for use. For the $80 he was looking for so I passed on it.

But it got me thinking... So I went on EBAY and found another one. This one IS brand new and is the same 2X7X32 shotgun scope. I was worried it would have a heavy duplex as my Leupold shotgun scopes do. It doesn't, Parallax is set @ 75 instead of the rim-fires 50yrds. That should still be fine!!
Its on its way, got it for $110 shipped.

Now I just have to wait.......

CW

Dave Allen · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2007, 04:37:07 AM »

they must call it a shotgun scope because of the 75 yard parallax...mine was the same as you ordered...for some reason i like the standard reticle of nikon scope's..it thick enough yet not to thick...

45/70fan · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2007, 04:54:11 AM »

You're gonna love that 2x7 Nikon. I have one on my 45-70 Handi and one on a 12ga. They have tons of eye relief,
are bright and clear, and hold zero well.

BANG_OW · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:48:56 AM »

45/70 FAN,
What height scope rings did you use with that scope/handi combination?
Thanks

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2007, 09:22:30 AM »

CW, I didn't have anything to share concerning the rimfire Prostaff, but I have a 3-9x40($110 new) and the camo 2-7x32 Shotgun($90 new) Prostaffs, great scopes for the money, I'd have to say they're as good as the Leupy VX-1 as far as clarity and resolution, but have slightly less eye relief. I have the 2-7x on the 500 S&W in low Leupold PRWs with the hammer modified, it hasn't been to the range yet tho, well actually it went to the range Wednesday, but I ddn't get to shoot. $:-\$

Tim

45/70fan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2007, 11:00:12 AM »

BANG OW, I use Leupold Rifleman Weaver-Style high rings.

Ring Height: .647" (measured from base of ring to bottom of scope tube)

cwlongshot · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2007, 11:59:40 AM »

Thnaks everyone!!

Tim,
You know tahts my fav ring!! I do have a set ready to mount. BUT I also have a couple sets of 4X4's and will see if they will work. I hate to say its only a 22...but....

I'll post up pix once I get it.

CW

quickdtoo · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2007, 12:06:48 PM »

Yeah, I figured you'd like those rings!!!!

Midway has em on sale, btw, but not much less than Midsouth's regular price.

Tim

cwlongshot · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2007, 12:25:27 PM »

I got the scope a couple days back, but was waiting for the 22 Sportster barrel to mount it on. That barrel came Today, (THANKS lamerabbit) As I was looking at the scope I decided against mounting it on the Handi. I opted to switch a couple scopes around. I put the NIKON on a very accurate long barreled CZ 22. I re-moved the CZ's scope. (a Leupold VXII 3X9 AO compact scope)