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nikon vs. simmons

dwardwar Member Posts: 37 ✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
Having a hard time deciding what scope to put on my 7mm Mag a-bolt browning. I'm debating between a 3-9x40 or 50 ao Nikon buckmaster or monarch and a 3-9x40 ao or 50 Simmons whitetail expedition. Is the adjustable objective beneficial or not. 50 will be better than 40 right more light. price range $150-$260 Please help me out make a decision!!!Thanks!!!!!
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  • bigdog1bigdog1 Member Posts: 193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nikon has my vote.
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  • Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think that Nikon is a better way to go.
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  • ishootblanksishootblanks Member Posts: 170 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nikon
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Of those two Nikon hands down. It is unlikely you really need a 50mm objective. It will need higher rings, lifting your cheek off the cheek peice and making accurate shots more difficult. Large objectives make some sense in Europe where the usually shoot in a head up posture and where they hunt at night. You would pobably be better off spending the money on quality, rather than bells and whistles. Again, you probably do not need parallax adjuctment on the objective unless you are shooting really, really long distances, and given the magnification range of 3-9 you probably will not be. Before you buy, take a look at www.bearbasin.com and www.eagleoptices.com for some price comparisons. Go for the Monarch if you can stretch the budget, and also consider a Burris signature.
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  • chestspringschestsprings Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If your looking for a Burris Signature 4 X 16, posi-lock, etc. in excellent condition,e-mail me at ecdiet@hotmail.com. you may also compare prices at www.d&rsports.com. I have dealt with them & it's excelent service
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    NIKON MONARCH!!!! If I needed a new scope tonite, based on what I've used or owned it would be the Monarch series of Nikons!! There is a definite difference in the Buckmaster and Monarch. The sharpness of the Monarch is worth the difference in price and the Buckmaster is still better than any of the bargain scopes!!! The bitterness of low quality remains long after the sweetness of low price has faded!!! GHD
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  • TeamblueTeamblue Member Posts: 782 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I went to a Nikon Monarch 3-9x40 on a Ruger M77 .308 from a Tasco World Class 3-9x40. The Nikon is a truly awesome scope with tremendous glass that is bright and clear all the way to the edge. It blows the Tasco out of the water and I believe it would the Simmons too. Go with the Nikon and don't look back.
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  • SSG ZAGSSG ZAG Member Posts: 211 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Was a Simmons fan for years, till my Dad put a Nikon on his Savage 22-250. It made a beleiver out of me.
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  • chuckchuck Member Posts: 4,911
    edited November -1
    Hope you guys never have to have them Nicons repaired, they do NOT stand by their warenty. I tryed once to get one repaired FORGET IT, No more Nicons for me. and they will not stand up to the recoil of the big Mag rifles.
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would check out the new weaver grand slams, nice optics for the money!
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