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nikon prostaff vs. leupold rifleman

Jkent
any input on these scopes? im looking at them for my slug gun. shots vary in distance from 30-125 yards. i want the 2-7 scope fore sure but im not sure which brand is better? im looking at the same guns with these different scopes so no need to hear about different scopes. thanks
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  • 260
    from the get-go i am going to get a lot of flak... however so it is.
    to be honest and from experience. i would take the nikon over the leupold any day of the week. the nikon is more clear and a better value. ask yourself... have i ever seen any leupold cameras??
    i am in the gun business..gunsmith.. i am required to sight -in many rifles so, i am speaking from experience. i have nothing to gain.nor lose by my responce. i am telling you, if you buy leupold, you are paying for the name. thats the bottom line.
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  • TRAP55
    Nikon, look through both and you'll see why.
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  • haroldchrismeyer
    I have two leupold scopes, and I have learned from them. I think their warranty is great, but the scope itself is overrated. I will go with a Nikon or Bushnell next time, and pocket the difference.
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  • FEENIX
    Of your 2 choices, I'd go with Leupold Rifleman. However, for the price of the Rifleman,you might consider the Redfield REVOLUTION 2-7X33 ACCU-RANGE (http://www.redfield.com/riflescopes/). Redfield is now owned by Leupold and carries the same excellent customer service and warranty.

    I like Nikon binoculars and cameras but not their rifle scopes.

    Nikon.jpg

    You be the judge!

    Good luck!

    Ed
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  • dfletcher
    I have a few of each, the Nikon seems a bit brighter but each is fine. Regarding Natchez - $99.00 for a 2 to 7X Nikon is a great deal.
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  • FEENIX
    quote:Originally posted by dfletcher
    I have a few of each, the Nikon seems a bit brighter but each is fine. Regarding Natchez - $99.00 for a 2 to 7X Nikon is a great deal.


    But why are there so many of them refurbished to begin with [?]

    $107 for 4-plex or $114 for Accurange (http://trophysoutdoors.com/node/17860) Redfield, I'd pay the extra for a new over the Nikon refurb.
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  • tsr1965
    If the slug gun you are shooting is a semi-automatic, go with a Burris shotgun scope. I say Burris over the two you listed anyway, and that would be a comparable FullField II model. The shotgun scopes not only have a reduced parallax-free distance of 75 yards, but they are built to handle the bi-directional recoil of the semi-automatic slug guns. Nikon makes a slug gun scope, as well as Leupold too. Burris, by far is the better value, all the way around. I own Burris, Leupold, Sightron, Nikon, Nightforce, Schmidt & Bender, Swarovski, and Ziess rifle scopes. Burris is the best bang for the buck among the average consumer.

    Best

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    FEENIX,

    Where do you think the Rifleman, and the Prostaff are made? It is not Switzerland.
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  • FEENIX
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    Burris is the best bang for the buck among the average consumer.


    I too own Burris scopes but if it says Made in the Philippines (not the same quality standards as US), I'd think twice.

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    tsr1965,

    Yes, I do know where they are made, but the OP needs to know ... and I'm glad you posted it. I really do not care where they are made as long as they are the same US quality standards. I have (well used to) two Burris FFIIs one older that was Made in the US and a newer one from the Phillippines. Needless to say, I no longer have the one Made in the Philllipines.
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  • Hollywood
    quote:Burris is the best bang for the buck among the average consumer.

    +1 Hard to beat a Burris [;)]
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  • Hawkshaw
    As long as you are comparing to the "Rifleman", The Nikon wins hands down!!! The Rifleman is Leupolds lowest quality scope. HAWKSHAW
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