Can this scope handle the pounding that's coming?
I found online, the "Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40 Matte" for $129.00. I plan on using the scoped rifle sometimes after dark to kill nuisance hogs on a farmer's land.
If there is a scope that will do better under-the-lights please tell me? I cannot afford more expensive glass than this since, I am actually spending more than I wanted to already.
The scope also has to be tough since it will be mounted on a 45-70 using "stoutish" loads.
If there is a scope that will do better under-the-lights please tell me? I cannot afford more expensive glass than this since, I am actually spending more than I wanted to already.
The scope also has to be tough since it will be mounted on a 45-70 using "stoutish" loads.
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I have to assume your using a 45-70 as thats all that is available. A 30-30 or .223 would probably work fine for hogs and not punish the scope much. You'll probably have some difficulty seeing the cross hairs after dark with that scope.
A scope with illuminated reticules using ambient light would be good, but your limited in your budget. If you spotlight the hogs, you may be able to pick up the crosshairs for a second before popping them.0 -
I can't say enough good about the Prostaff. I'd say it is the cheapest high quality scope you can get. If it handles the pounding with my inline with a magnum charge (it does) I'm sure it will be fine. 0 -
Are you going to mount the spotlight to the scope? Ive wondered about those rigs, seem to be a good bit of weight to bolt onto a scope tube. 0 -
My opinion of that scope and that rifle would be like trying to compare television reception between a Winegard Trapshooter antenna and a Winegard 8200U antenna for a person that owns their own house compared to a person that is a apartment dweller.
The apartment dweller says that they don't have much room for a outdoors antenna and does not have the resources or access to the roof to mount the outdoors antenna - yet wants the same reception as the person that has a antenna on their roof that is 12 feet long compared to the trapshooter which is about the size of a cereal box.
It takes a certain design tool to do the job.
The 45/70 mimmicks a large magnum rifle, while its performance downrange is not much better then a 12 gauge shotgun.
My opinion is that it will probably work for a while - if you can see the cross hairs - but in time will probably rattle itself to death - due to the fact that the combustion inside of the barrel is more like a shotgun or a muzzleloader then it is like a high power rifle.
You efforts would be better rewarded with a better rifle and scope.
Even a .243 and a Bushnell 3200 Elite - 3 x 9 Firefly would be a better combo then the 45/70 and the Nikon Prostaff 3x9....
If I was you - I would use a shotgun and open sights.0 -
Before you put any money down check out the waranty on the prostaff and compare it to the Burris fullfield II or the low end Leupolds. Over on fleabay you can get the fullfield II for very close to that sum and you just can't beat Burris's no questions asked lifetime waranty if the scope should fail due to the pounding.... 0 -
In my experience, Burris was not so forthcoming in terms of a "no questions asked" guarantee. I had to call on behalf of a friend to get Burris to replace his Black Diamond. Now , that is the top of their line, and seriously it was about a 2 month ordeal to get their attention. Sad I had to go there, and I will have to say once the Cutomer service Manager got involved, things went pretty quickly, but that is just the truth. People seem to be a little leary of their own guarantees these days. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by ragamuffin
I found online, the "Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40 Matte" for $129.00. I plan on using the scoped rifle sometimes after dark to kill nuisance hogs on a farmer's land.
If there is a scope that will do better under-the-lights please tell me? I cannot afford more expensive glass than this since, I am actually spending more than I wanted to already.
The scope also has to be tough since it will be mounted on a 45-70 using "stoutish" loads.
I have a Nikon Prostaff on my 416 Rigby and on a Marlin 45/70 Guide Gun - it will handle recoil fine, I can't speak to light gathering though.
You may also want to look at the Leupold Rifleman and the Burris Timberline line - they are entry level for their brands also. You can also look at the Prostaff 2 to 7X in their shotgun line. It has 75 yard parallax instead of 100 and no clicks on the windage & elevation adjustments. Lots of eye relief though. All are at or under $200.00.0 -
Nikon has a lifetime warranty just like the others mentioned! I have several prostaff scopes on some magnum rifles and all have held up so far![8D] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by jonk
I can't say enough good about the Prostaff. I'd say it is the cheapest high quality scope you can get. If it handles the pounding with my inline with a magnum charge (it does) I'm sure it will be fine.
Edit to answer Ern98's point: Lifetime warranty. Over 90% light gathering. Looking out my window with mine I can see 5 blocks away. It's 3 hours after sunset. Enough said.0 -
Go ahead and buy that Prostaff, it is the best buy for the money and you'll be spending $30 less than I sell them for. Nikon riflescopes have a lifetime warrentee that is handled through Nikon USA in El Segundo, CA. Everything else in the $130 price range is substandard in light transmission, resulution and over all clarity. The Prostaff is the top selling scope in the under $200 class at my shop, and I carry over 100 different models.
Happy Hunting...0 -
Just do it and then WE will know. Not that much money and WE can find out about the nikon and perhaps their warranty response. 45-70? careful with mounting any light to the scope most likely your mounts will loosen up. You allowed to use a laser light? 0
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