leupold vs nikon help please

kingudaroad · May 5, 2005, 11:35 AM

Looking for a 2x eer scope for my sbh hunter in 44 mag.I was set on the Leupold but saw a Nikon for about $120.00 less.I know the leupold will stand up to a lot af beating. Anybody have experience with the nikon handgun scopes?

Rinspeed · May 9, 2005, 07:19 AM

I've never owned a Nikon and I'm not sure about their warranty but Leupold has excellent customer service and a lifetime no bs warranty. To me this would be worth the extra $120. You should also look at Burris if you don't want to spring for the extra on the Leupold. Burris are a excellent scope and aren't quite as much as a Leupold.

cheygriz · May 15, 2005, 05:17 PM

I own two Nikon rifle scopes, asnmd they are every bit as good as the Leupolds I own. In fact, I think they're just a little bit clearer and brighter.

HOWEVER: Since I bought them, Nikon has introduced a line of "el cheapo Wally World Special" scopes as well. If the Nikon you're looking at is top of the line, go for it. If it's part or their "economy" line, I wouldn't touch it with a pole.

HSMITH · May 16, 2005, 08:15 AM

I agree with cheygriz.

May 5, 2005, 11:35 AM	#1
kingudaroad Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Location: austin Posts: 735	leupold vs nikon help please Looking for a 2x eer scope for my sbh hunter in 44 mag.I was set on the Leupold but saw a Nikon for about $120.00 less.I know the leupold will stand up to a lot af beating. Anybody have experience with the nikon handgun scopes?

May 15, 2005, 05:17 PM	#3
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	I own two Nikon rifle scopes, asnmd they are every bit as good as the Leupolds I own. In fact, I think they're just a little bit clearer and brighter. HOWEVER: Since I bought them, Nikon has introduced a line of "el cheapo Wally World Special" scopes as well. If the Nikon you're looking at is top of the line, go for it. If it's part or their "economy" line, I wouldn't touch it with a pole. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

May 9, 2005, 07:19 AM	#2
Rinspeed Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2000 Posts: 1,505	I've never owned a Nikon and I'm not sure about their warranty but Leupold has excellent customer service and a lifetime no bs warranty. To me this would be worth the extra $120. You should also look at Burris if you don't want to spring for the extra on the Leupold. Burris are a excellent scope and aren't quite as much as a Leupold.

May 16, 2005, 08:15 AM	#4
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	I agree with cheygriz.