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    Posted: December/17/2004 at 10:17
I am looking for scopes for an Encore .50cal muzzleloader with an additional 30-06 barrel.   I'm not able to purchase a high end scope like I see most talking about.

I'm leaning toward the Nikon Pro Staff scopes.

How would you rate the Pro Staff scopes for quality vs. cost?  Are they durable?



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pass on the prostaff... Not worth it.  Look at getting a simmons Aetec, Leupold VX-II, or a muzzleloader/shotgun scope.  These will have much better eye relief...

 

I have a compact Burris 1-4x on my TC Omega.  It does a great job.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redneckbmxer24 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/18/2004 at 10:17

the prostaff is a good scope for the money, superior to the Aetec, and will suit you just fine.

 

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No need to argue... just look at the stats.

 

Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 ($150)

3.6 inch eye relief

no multicoating = relatively poor light transmission

Field of View at 100 yards = 33.8-11.3

 

Simmons Aetec 2.8-10x44 ($130)

5 inch eye relief

fully multicoated = great light transmission

Field of View at 100 yards = 44-14

 

You make the call... 

 

By the way I have nothing against Nikons.  I think the monarch line is outstanding.  I just put one on my new AR-15!  The Buckmaster line is also o.k.  I just think the prostaff are obviously not worth it as stated above.

 

 

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