The last couple of months, I've purchased a 3-9x40mm nikon Buckmaster BCD reticle and a 2-7x33mm Redfield revolution with the accureticle.
I really wanted to a light scope to put on my AR-15 and to put the 2-9 on my deer rifle. When I first started looking at scopes, both the Nikon and the refield seemed to be similarly priced options.
I bought the Nikon on Midway on sale for about $190 plus shipping. Plus Nikon was running a $30 mail in rebate, which I received a few weeks ago. Another 10% off with an online coupon (which almost covers shipping). I think I was out the door for $165. While I wasn't looking for the BCD reticle, it ended up being quite a bit cheaper. and I like the way it looks now that it sits atop my rifle. I don't actually plan on using for super long rang . . . . The scope itself feels well made. No marks on it. I've never handled a real high dollar scope, and I think I would like to have one some day. But I think this will do very nicely. The glass itself is very clear. The dials are crisp and doesn't require a penny. My only realy complain is that the scope is kind of on the large/heavy side. Its not a huge scope, but its pretty big. It comes with a scope bikini. I might replace these, I might not.
The Redfield is also very nice. While this scope was gift to me, The 2-7 runs around $120. The accu reticle is another ten dollars or so. I'm not a big fan of this particular reticle, but it will do just fine. There were a couple of scuff marks on the scope. They weren't big and I had to look hard for them. The quality feels very good, though maybe a quarter notch below the Nikon. . . .if that. The glass seems very clear. The dials are are crisp. It didn't come with any kind of scope cover.
I havn't got the redfield on a rifle yet. I'll let you know it shoots.
Both scopes are guarenteed waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof. As of right now, I like both scopes, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy either again.
I really wanted to a light scope to put on my AR-15 and to put the 2-9 on my deer rifle. When I first started looking at scopes, both the Nikon and the refield seemed to be similarly priced options.
I bought the Nikon on Midway on sale for about $190 plus shipping. Plus Nikon was running a $30 mail in rebate, which I received a few weeks ago. Another 10% off with an online coupon (which almost covers shipping). I think I was out the door for $165. While I wasn't looking for the BCD reticle, it ended up being quite a bit cheaper. and I like the way it looks now that it sits atop my rifle. I don't actually plan on using for super long rang . . . . The scope itself feels well made. No marks on it. I've never handled a real high dollar scope, and I think I would like to have one some day. But I think this will do very nicely. The glass itself is very clear. The dials are crisp and doesn't require a penny. My only realy complain is that the scope is kind of on the large/heavy side. Its not a huge scope, but its pretty big. It comes with a scope bikini. I might replace these, I might not.
The Redfield is also very nice. While this scope was gift to me, The 2-7 runs around $120. The accu reticle is another ten dollars or so. I'm not a big fan of this particular reticle, but it will do just fine. There were a couple of scuff marks on the scope. They weren't big and I had to look hard for them. The quality feels very good, though maybe a quarter notch below the Nikon. . . .if that. The glass seems very clear. The dials are are crisp. It didn't come with any kind of scope cover.
I havn't got the redfield on a rifle yet. I'll let you know it shoots.
Both scopes are guarenteed waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof. As of right now, I like both scopes, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy either again.
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