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bugsNbows
Optics God bowsNbugs Joined: March/10/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Offline Points: 11200 |
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Fair enough. All I did was ask a question. Was not trying to ignite a fire. Welcome to the OT Forum Mr. Nikon rep. |
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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pyro6999
Optics Retard OT TITAN Joined: December/22/2006 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 22034 |
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im glad to see another rep here, shows balls to have company guys here. vortex has at least two of them in here. welcome!!!
i will say that ive used a variety of nikon scopes and binos over the last 10yrs, ive yet to have any trouble with them at all. |
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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Poodleshooter1
Optics Apprentice Joined: August/15/2010 Status: Offline Points: 116 |
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I'm another Nikon fan who is glad to see a Nikon rep.
So, what's next for the Buckmaster/Omega/Slughunter/Coyote/Turkeypro lines, now that the Prostaffs have had such a drastic upgrade to full multicoatings and turrets? |
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Midwest_Hunter
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/07/2011 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 102 |
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The only Nikon product I currently own is the Riflehunter 550 rangefinder. It works great and is spot on. Use to have a 3-9 Monarch but wanted to try something new, which is when I bought my first Viper. |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
MODERATOR Resident Redneck Joined: June/20/2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 14964 |
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Welcome. I have a couple of nikon rangefinders and more Nikon camera equipment than can be carried at one time. The only Nikon riflescope I had was an Omega 3-9x40 BDC and I decided it was time to upgrade glass, but I still have not settled on a particular optic for that Musket.
There is a scope that you mentioned you own that I am quite curious about for coyotes - the 4.5-14x40 Coyote Special. I do find that in actual use the circles on the Omega tended to work well in the field for deer however with the circles on the Coyote Special being so large I would think adding a fine crosshair inside the large center circle would be helpful for more pricise shots. How large of an area do these circles represent. I'm thinking that a coyote's body would be 10 to 12 inches brisket to back and foot to shoulder about 18 inches so are the circles 10 inches or 12 inches or 18 inches. Can you add any insight from your use of this optic? If you were to replace that scope would you stay with the 4.5-14 model or would you select the 3-9 model based on having experieince with the 4.5-14 model? I tend to think that in low light you might be better off with the lower power optic giving a brighter image.
Also is this the same glass as Omega or is it different glass closer to that of the Monarch?
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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do". Bobby Paul Doherty Texas Ranger |
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bman940
Optics Apprentice Joined: July/31/2010 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 94 |
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Hey, D, Welcome aboard!
Bart
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cheaptrick
MODERATOR Joined: September/27/2004 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 20844 |
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Welcome Nikon person!!
Lots 'o Nikon love here!
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Dyelynn
Optics Apprentice Joined: March/07/2011 Location: Washington Status: Offline Points: 231 |
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welcome nikon rep :P
i'm relatively new to the site as well, and have for the first time today, looked through one of your monarch's and was very impressed. as others have stated, it's great to have reps for the products the site sells lurking here and hopefully you'll enjoy the banter that gets passed around, i know i have. |
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Teddy Bear
Optics Apprentice Joined: December/22/2009 Location: Ontario, Can Status: Offline Points: 80 |
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Welcome DLD
I just got the monarch 2.5-10x42 a week ago and an itchin' to get out to try it.
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"Never rub another man's rhubarb!!"
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bman940
Optics Apprentice Joined: July/31/2010 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 94 |
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If anyone ever has an issue with a Nikon Sport Optic product please fee l free to contact me and I'll do what I can to help you out. Great to see a Nikon rep. on this forum to help pass on information.
If anyone has ever considered a M-223 Scope, Now is the time with the new promotion giving away a M-223 AR mount.
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stickbow46
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/07/2009 Location: Benton, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4678 |
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Welcome to the OT!
The more input the better,keep comming back
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bman940
Optics Apprentice Joined: July/31/2010 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 94 |
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Hey Kickboxer,
In reply to your question about Nikon IRT scopes. We have a new one coming out ( I wish I could give you an exact date) this year. While I have not had my hands on one I have heard great things about it, smaller size and weight plus BDC 600 reticle. You can check i tout below and let me know what you think. Just in case you haven;t seen it yet, Nikon is running a great promotion on the M-223 Series Scopes. Buy one at a participating dealer and get a FREE M-223 AR Mount. Pretty great deal. |
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Ed Connelly
Optics Retard God of no Chihuahua Joined: December/16/2007 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 24225 |
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martin3175
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/19/2005 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 3773 |
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Welcome aboard !! Dont let'em scare ya
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Ted_Nugent007
Optics Apprentice Joined: November/15/2009 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 126 |
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well i just bought a m-223 8x32 for my ar how do i recieve my m-223 mount for free from nikon
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DLD
Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/30/2011 Location: TX Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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Great questions- The reason Nikon designed the Coyote Special was for a very specific niche- predator hunting. Gary Roberson (owner of Burnham Brothers Calls) was instrumental in the reticle design. What they were after was a reticle that would be as effective as possible on moving/running game. When you have a plex or dot, you tend to delay the shot until the plex or dot is right where you want it. On a moving animal (coyotes and bobcats coming to a call) it can be difficult to aquire a quick aiming point. Hence the open circle design from top to bottom. The primary goal is to get a round in the animal when it affords an opportunity, and the BDC Predator reticle does this quickly. I can put 6 rounds in a 5 inch circle at 100 yds on max power with the top circle. I figure that's very effective for hogs and dogs. I prefer the 4.5-14x40 over the 3-9x40 because I hunt coyotes in open country where I may be making 300-400 yard shots on coyotes. The 4.5-14 also has a side focus parallax adjustment. This scope is 92% light transmission, like the Omega and Buckmasters scopes. Go to www.nikonhunting.com/spoton and see gow the reticle will perform with your specific load. It's a very simple, comprehensive ballistics database for all Nikon scopes.
Thanks!, DLD
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DLD
Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/30/2011 Location: TX Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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Where'd you buy it? The dealer should ship it/include it at the time of purchase if they are an authorized Nikon dealer.
Thanks!
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Hungarian
Optics GrassHopper Joined: April/11/2008 Status: Offline Points: 14 |
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One of the best scopes I ever owned was a Nikon Monarch UCC 4x40 scope with the nikoplex reticle. I purchased it from SWFA and sold it about a year ago. Biggest mistake of my life....I have been kicking myself since. Does Nikon have any plans on bringing this back?
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Rothstein1987
Optics Journeyman Joined: March/18/2011 Location: Minnesota Status: Offline Points: 340 |
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Alright im trying to get into long range shooting and looking for a good scope.. Ive been talking to a few different people but wanted to hear what you had to say.. What would you recommend for something along a 1000yds + shooting distance?
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Mausers forever
That was great but can you do it again?? |
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DLD
Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/30/2011 Location: TX Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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I love fixed too. The closest we will be is an all new 4x32 Prostaff Rimfire. 1/4" adjustments at 50 yds. Parallax free at 50 yds. Fully multicoated- yes the Prostaff lenses are all new and brighter than years past. Hand turn adjustments and a quick focus eyepiece. I look forward to the new Prostaffs. They'll be around by June.
Thanks, DLD
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