Torn betwix which scope to get,need opinions please

[gavlan]

Hi , I'm looking for a decent scope for a Argie sporter I have , I has an old El paso weaver 2.5 on it at the moment but I want to put that fixed weaver on something else.

Anyway I have been looking ( hard ) at the $200-$300 range on price and I have whittled it down to 2 ,,,, The Nikon Pro-staff and the Vortex Diamondback ' both ( I believe ) are 4-12x40's.


Anybody care to give some opinions on these 2 scopes ?.


I can't decide which one is the better value or indeed the better scope for the money ,,, and the Leopold vx-1 , is that a decent scope for the price?.


I hope someone here can steer me in the right direction because i'm going crazy-nuts trying to decide.

[Jeff Michel]

I have several Nikon Pro-staff's, very good scopes for the money. No personal experience with Vortex, several people I know like them well enough to have several. Leupold VX-1 is one of my favorite utility scopes. I think the new ""Freedom" scope, introduced to replace the VX-1 is going to cost Leupold a bunch of followers. I've installed two so far on two different rifles. Gritty, tight adjustment knobs, smaller adjustment range than the VX-1. Both had to be shimmed in order to be bore sighted, definitely not what I'm used to when working with their products. Just my opinion, other's will differ.

[JSnover]

I don't have experience with recent production Leopold scopes but I have a new Vortex and I love it.

[NC_JEFF]

Both will be good choices. I own 2 Vortex but am about to buy a Nikon Prostsff in 4x12 for a 22 rifle
Jeff

[roysha]

I'd say if you just can't make up your mind, draw straws since I think you will be well served with either one.

However, since you mentioned Leupold, have you checked the auction sites. I realize you seem to be leaning toward a 4x12 power but if you can live with a 3x9, there is a bunch of the older VX-lls available for $150-175 and as far as I'm concerned they are great scopes. The 4x12s seem to be a little harder to find. I got my first VX-ll 3x9 in 1969 and still have it along with about 15 others, 2 of which are the AO version.

[gavlan]

Hey thanks guy's , I am ripping my fingernails out trying to decide here but I might be leaning towards the Vortex because after watching millions of reviews on both scopes the vortex seems to have a tad better glass or at least better or more coatings.
Heck now i'm leaning towards the Nikon because that's how my mind is tumbling right now,,,, sheeesh I just can't make up my mind.
Time to draw straws OR look at the auctions for tonight at least.heh Roysha .
Nikon,,,, Vortex,,,, Nikon,,,, Vortex ,,,, AHHRRRGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!! ...

[gpidaho]

Remember the Vortex warranty, even if you break it they will fix or replace it. I own several of the Vortex scopes and am impressed with their value. Gp

[gavlan]

Did it guy's and as gpidaho just mentioned about the warranty, no questions asked lifetime.
I ordered the Vortex Diamondback from Opticsplanet , they had a coupon for free 2day air so the OTD price was $199 .
I think that's a fair enough deal,, i'm happy now my brain can go on vacation for a tad , no more Nikon ,,,, Vortex,,, ect.
Thanks fellas have a grand night.

[osteodoc08]

You’ll be well served.

[flounderman]

No reason for a 4 x 12, better off with a 3 x 9. You can buy a used Leupold for 150, that will do whatever you require. Just so you can say you have the latest and greatest, is a poor reason to spend money you don't have to spend, to get the same results.

[Texas by God]

The overly large ocular ring on most new scopes forces higher rings on some rifles. Old Weaver/Redfield/Leupold/Burris fan here.
I've had great luck with Nikons, too. A 4x rimfire Prostaff has endured on an AR15 for years.

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[gavlan]

No reason for a 4 x 12, better off with a 3 x 9. You can buy a used Leupold for 150, that will do whatever you require. Just so you can say you have the latest and greatest, is a poor reason to spend money you don't have to spend, to get the same results.

I have a decent amount of scopes , fixed, variable ect, and I thought I would try something a tad different than I already have.
I would not call a $ 199 scope " latest and greatest " by ANY means.
I have a couple of 3x9's and enjoy them, yes they serve their purpose well and the difference between those and a 4x12 for my purposes will prolly go unnoticed but I thought I would give it a chance,,,, we will see...

[pull the trigger]

We would love your review and your opinion on the increase in magnification.

[robg]

My favorite scopes are Burris 3x9x40 and Nikon prostaff 2x7x32 Burris on my 308 ,Nikon on my 45-70 marlin slb.

[waco]

I have the Diamond back and love it. Vortex is a great company that stands behind their product 100%
I own Vortex scopes that cost from $200-$1000 and I love them all.

[Moonie]

I own a couple of Vortex scopes, one is the most expensive scopes I own Vortex Viper PST 6x24 EBR-2c MRAD illuminated reticle, amazing scope that is sitting on my MGM 6.5 Creedmoor Encore barrel. The other is currently on my new 28" Prohunter 300 WM Encore barrel, a crossfire 2 3x9 that I originally purchased for my 375 Hurt&Hurt, haven't had a chance to sight it in yet.

[gavlan]

Awesome guy's thanks.