rifle scopes

[mako1]

i have use leupold scopes for over 20 yrs and have no problems with them but wanted opinions on different scopes with good low light condition views.

[LPfishnTIM]

Nikons and leupold are the two I'd stick with!

[mako1]

yea i have always shot leupolds so i have nothing to compare them to

[weedeater]

I have a Nikon that I shoot a lot and like it but I just put a $80 Bushnell on a 45-70 and so far its fine, I can see good in low light and its very clear

[Montauk17]

I like nikon

[LPfishnTIM]

I had a pentax scope 3-9x50 with adjustable eye relief, it was great. well worth the $159 which I think it compared to many higher cost scopes, One problem about buying a scope its kind of hard to see which scopes work best in low light conditions when your in a store.

[Armand16]

Diavari V Zeiss. Captures light like none other

[flounder_smacker]

dont look through a zeiss you wont like any other scope after.

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by flounder_smacker

dont look through a zeiss you wont like any other scope after.

You can also buy two browning rifles for the price of one.

[weedeater]

I am deer hunting and only shooting about 100yrds, $150 scope does what I need but if I was sharp shooting I would want better

[Armand16]

While we are on the subject, anyone have experience with a Barska?

[hadabite]

i have a Nikon and a Schmidt & Bender and prefer the Nikon

[speck-chaser]

I was told to stay away from Barska, doesnt hold zero. Im fixing to get a Zeiss with the rapid x reticle to put on my 308.

[Armand16]

Originally Posted by Armand16

While we are on the subject, anyone have experience with a Barska?

Or Steiner scopes?

[BIGJ]

IMO, Nikons are the best scopes for the price.

[BIGJ]

Originally Posted by Armand16

Or Steiner scopes?

Not scopes, but I have a pair of Steiner bino's and like them.

[mikedatiger]

The question is, how much do you want to spend? I have owned/used about all of them. The best two scopes I ever owned were Zeiss Diavari and surprisingly a Burris Black Diamond. For the money I would put the Black Diamond up against anything - a great scope for the money. I would buy another Black Diamond before I bought anything else within it's price range.

[Montauk17]

No matter what you do don't buy a simmon's scope. Cost me a deer sunday morning in the rain. Fogged up so bad you could not see a damn thing. Time to buy a new one myself.

[Armand16]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

No matter what you do don't buy a simmon's scope. Cost me a deer sunday morning in the rain. Fogged up so bad you could not see a damn thing. Time to buy a new one myself.

good to know. have one and was thinking about putting it on a 22-250. that prob explains their price. just saw at academy they sell for $50

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by Armand16

good to know. have one and was thinking about putting it on a 22-250. that prob explains their price. just saw at academy they sell for $50

I bought 3 a few years ago for a good price. Gave my uncle and grandpaw one. All 3 gave problems,send them back to the factory. They would not stay where you set them and fog up after a couple years. I was so pissed I threw it in the trash. Hard to beat a nikon pro staff for the price. I have one on my muzzle loader and like it alot. My uncle has a nikon buckmaster on his rifle and likes it too.