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shootergirl
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Posted: October/20/2006 at 10:48 |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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Definately the Nikon - not only is it a 44mm objective that will let in more light than the 40mm objective but it is illuminated and on top of that has Target Knobs. Now the question - Is this the right scope for your rifle? That can only be answered if you say what you have and how you intend to use it. The 6.5-20 power range is a fine choice for someone who target shoots on a range and still hunts from a blind or tree stand, It is the wrong choice if you plan to stalk game or stalk enemy combatants - CloseQuartersBattle. As a distant sniper scope it would still be useable but not the norm. A better choice would be one of the Nikon Illuminated Tactical's on Sample List or a Leupold Mark 4 or the really pricey ones like U.S. Optics Nightforce & S&B. But as a poormans sniper scope it will work and it has good glass. If you are LE you will want a true tactical scope due to the liability issues. |
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shootergirl
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Does the nikon have better glass also?
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koshkin
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Elite 4200 has slightly better glass than Nikon Monarch and would be my choice.
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Trinidad
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Hello Shootergirl
Welcome to the OT, the 4200 has the best glass and the Burris signature select has the most reticle selections and has the most robust construction . IMO both the Signature Select and the 4200 have better glass than the Monarch.
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shootergirl
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Thank you both. Is the side focus on the 4200 worth the extra $ and why is it more?
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Trinidad
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If the price is close I would go with the side focus, if there is a substantial price difference the AO model is very nice and has been around for a while serving people very well. Do a little bargain shoping and let us know what you come up with. |
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shootergirl
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How is the customer service at SWFA? I don't mind paying a little more if the service is top notch.
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Trinidad
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The Customer service is very good, thier shipping is pretty fast.
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TPS_Phil
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SWFA is top notch and you won't be disappointed! I wouldn't hesitate to buy from SWFA!
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Stephanie
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SHOOTERGIRL!
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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The glass in both is so good that you would have to be an optical genuis like Koshkin to be able to tell the difference. I greatly prefer the Nikon. Buy with confidence from SWFA if there is a problem they will make it right.
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shootergirl
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Hi Stephanie
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Stephanie
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Are you referring to the GGG-1192 that you got from us?
The TA30 has a longer screw, but the size is the same.. and there is only one in the TA30 and two in the GGG-1192..I hope that is what you are referring to.. |
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medic52
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Hello Shootergirl I too am new to this board, but as of today because of all the friendly people and advice that I have received I purchased a Bushnell 4200 6X24X40 today from SWFA to put on my Rem 700 Sendero 22-250.
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TPS_Phil
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Good to hear Medic!!! |
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Stephanie
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lol!!!!
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Welcome to The OT!!!
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ChrisGarrett
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Hello,
I guess I'll throw my two cents in praising the Bushnell/Bausch & Lomb Elites. I have a B&L Elite 4000 6-24x40 AO that was mounted on a Sendero in 7 rem mag and its a nifty piece of glass. I've since moved that scope to the Savage 12 VLP in 22-250 and bought another B&L Elite 4200 4-16x50 AO which is now on the Sendero. Both are the same as the Bushnell marquee and both offer pretty decent glass and construction quality for the money. 30% titanium alloy, hand hammered, one piece tubes and thy are pretty rigid, if you ask me. I wouldn't hesitate buying Nikon scopes, as I'm a fan of their cameras/lenses and they know glass as well, but I've never owned or shot using one.
As far as side focus goes, it's probably more tac-ti-cool to have side focus, but for target shooting at static distances, AO is fine.
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