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fireflite3356
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Posted: November/30/2005 at 13:25 |
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I am looking at 2x7x32 scopes for an in-line muzzle loader.I only have a $200.00 budget.Of the Weaver V7 and Nikon Prostaff what would be the better scope?
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koshkin
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Are you limited to these two scopes? If yes, then V7 is probably a better glass. Not sure which is more durable.
Otherwise, there is a bunch of better scopes for $200. Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 and Sightron S2 3-9x42 are the best ones probably.
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Acenturian
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I like Nikon scopes, but I am not a big fan of the Prostaff series. I would look at trying to step up to the Buckmaster if possible. I love Weaver Grand Slam series but they are usually about 50-60 more than the $200 cut off.
I have to agree with Koshkin, check out the Burris Full Field very good scope for the money. I havent looked through the Sightron yet but they are also very recommended. |
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cheaptrick
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Yeah, the Nikon Pro Staff is a weak scope. Kinda of like Leupolds "Rifleman" Yikes!! They both blow!!
Acenturian said it best. Step up to a Buckmaster or a Sightron, or lastly a Burris FF. |
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akpls
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Hmmm, it's not too weak if you use it within its limitations. My 9 year old son used a 4x rimfire Prostaff to qualify as "Expert" on the NRA light rifle course. He did reject the BSA I tried to give him (it came on a rifle I bought) though! |
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ranburr
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cheaptrick
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Congrats to your son, Sir. Good shooting.
My "weak" comment was directed more to the virtue of the Prostaff to hold up on a muzzle loader, not a rimfire rifle. There are a lot of better choices out there, especially by Nikon.
And yes, we can both agree that BSA blows!!!
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