Scope for 300 Win Mag, Nikon or Leupold Vari-XII or Monarch

 
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:24 pm    Post subject: Scope for 300 Win Mag, Nikon or Leupold Vari-XII or Monarch Reply with quote
I need a new scope for my 300 in Mag will be hunting Carabou in Alaska, not sure if I should go with Nikon or Leupold. Have talked to severl sales persons and each has his own opinion. But I would like to have at least a 12 to 16 power max with the bottom end being a 3.5 or 4 power. Have looked at the Nikon Monarch 4-12x40 and the Leupold Vari-x II 4-12X50. The price for the Nikon's seem to be a bit cheaper than Leupold. What do you think is best.....
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Both are premium riflescopes with plenty of loyal fans. Of the two you mentioned, I like the Nikon for its optics (by a slight margin), but for durability and especially customer service, it's always hard to beat a Leupold.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Scope for 300 Win Mag, Nikon or Leupold Vari-XII or Mona Reply with quote
Mitchell wrote:
I need a new scope for my 300 in Mag will be hunting Carabou in Alaska, not sure if I should go with Nikon or Leupold. Have talked to severl sales persons and each has his own opinion. But I would like to have at least a 12 to 16 power max with the bottom end being a 3.5 or 4 power. Have looked at the Nikon Monarch 4-12x40 and the Leupold Vari-x II 4-12X50. The price for the Nikon's seem to be a bit cheaper than Leupold. What do you think is best.....
Mitchell
You can't go wrong with Leupold. The accuracy and presicion alone sells itself. Both are of good quality, but if price is not a concern, then I would definately go with the Leupold Vari-XII. You will be extremely happy with your choice and the warranty is good for a lifetime.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Monarch is a superior scope to the VX-II. If you were to upgrade to a VX-III then I would probably say go with the Leupold. Of course then You are in a whole other price range. Betwen the two, take the Monarch.

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