Nikko 8-32X60 AG IR Nighteater arrived…
Some of you here may have read about my problems with my Leapers 6-24X56 SWAT scope, which has a wandering POI, mushy no click windage turret, ect. I originally wanted the Millet TRS-1 4-15X50 scope, but has been backordered for many weeks now, and I’m just tired of waiting.
I finally have a scope that not only holds zero perfectly, (so far anyway) but every click is precise. The pull up to turn, push down to lock turrets are nice, although a bit stiff, will probably loosen as I go. The mil dot reticle has thinner lines, which I like better than the Leapers, which I always thought were a tad thick. The optics are quite crisp, and very clear. The eye relief on this scope is longer than the Leapers, so I had to move the scope foward a bit to compensate for it.
Zeroing this scope in was a cinch. I knew I’d start off way low because of the tri rail and high rings, and it was very low, but had it almost spot on in about 6 shots.
The range markings on the side focus seem to be quite accurate as well, (at least to my target box, I know that distance) and the sidewheel is very nice, so much easier to turn, and has markings that match up to the turret. I don’t think I could ever go back to the focus on the objective bell anymore, especially with scopes this size, would barely be able to reach it from a sitting position lol.
When putting the scope on higher mags, eye positioning becomes quite critical, I think too much so, which is the only real downside I can come up with at the moment, but all in all, this appears to be a well made nice looking piece that is a definite upgrade to the Leapers I have. I would have no problems recomending this scope in this price range.
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I don’t understand why its rude to ask…. I hate it when people post something they bought – You ask how much it cost and their answer is to call the person selling it.. What?
Thats almost as retarded as someone bitching about a seller or retailer on the forums, but not naming the person/entity…
I know it’s rude to ask money questions, but how much do those run?
They look pretty nice. The large sidewheels are always awesome.
If they are within my pricerange, I might have to look at getting one of those. 😀
BTW, did yours come with any kind of lens caps? Mine didnt and I wasnt sure if it was supposed to or not.
Birdhunter, I had to fiddle a bit trying to screw on my sunhade as well, to the point where I thought the threads were buggered up or something, but finally got it on. just be careful and don’t force it to much, as you might cross thread those fine threads. Damage them to much and you’ll never get it on correctly.
These don’t come with lens caps. I’m gonna get the Butler Creek flip ups which are nice. Just press a button and they pop right up, and lock when closed.
I havent sighted my 6-24 in yet, but I agree with everything you just said. Eye relief is quite long so mine is pretty far forward as well. Clarity is extremely nice and the side parallax is AWESOME. I’m just having a bit of trouble getting the sun shade to thread on. Cant wait to try it out in low light 😀
BTW, did yours come with any kind of lens caps? Mine didnt and I wasnt sure if it was supposed to or not.
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Lama, this model runs $329.00 at Sharpshooters. However, you can get the 6-24X56, which is usually enough mag for most people at the same place for $235.00, quite a bit cheaper. I got it in 4 business days.
http://www.straightshooters.com/nikkostirling/nik62456ag.html