Which scope

[steve101610]

I am looking to put a new scope on my 270 that will be used a target and hunting rifle. The two scopes that I'm looking at is a leupold vx-1 4-12x40 and a Nikon buck masters 4.5-14x40. I plan on shooting no more than 600 yards. If you have any input or like a different scope in the same price range please let me know.

[bigdaveok]

I have a Nikon prostaff BDC 3-9X40 on my 270 and it shows out to 1100 yrds with federal 130's. i like it a whole lot. good clear glass.

[teebirdhyzer]

I have the buckmaster 4.5-14 on both of my main deer hunting rifles. One of them just happens to be a .270. It is fantastic glass for the $$, and I would say is better than the vx1 in my opinion. Most everyone that handles my rifles and looks through the scope says, "man that is clear" or something similar. But, I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

[steve101610]

What's the difference between the Nikon pro staff and buck masters

[acemisser]

I am looking to put a new scope on my 270 that will be used a target and hunting rifle. The two scopes that I'm looking at is a leupold vx-1 4-12x40 and a Nikon buck masters 4.5-14x40. I plan on shooting no more than 600 yards. If you have any input or like a different scope in the same price range please let me know.

Does it have a heavy barrel or just the factory hunting barrel...If your gonna use it for target,seems like it will heat up terrible and a real good scope will do you no good anyway...So I would stay with 4 to 12 which should be plenty unless your bulls eye shooting..Where is this case you would want more..

[mattm0812]

I had a 6-18x40 buck master on my .270.

Can't go wrong with Nikon glass.

[steve101610]

It has a factory "sportster" barrel on it which doesn't heat up very fast with my style shooting. The rounds that I shoot are about $45 a box so I take my time shooting.

[brasse]

I have a P-223, and it is amazing that it has better light transmission (98%) than the Monarch (95%). It is because the P series has newer lenses and coatings than the much older Monarch series. Confirmed by Nikon!!!!

[devildogandboy]

both scopes are well made and an excellent value for the dollar.
i have the 4.5x14 buckmaster and it's a really nice scope. the glass is very clear and Nikon has their ""spot on" ballistic technology program for use with your scope.

[pa hog]

I've had about every scope mentioned here and they are all fine. I just purchased a Vortex DiamondBack 4-12 with the Dead hold BDC reticle. Fantastic scope for the $175-$200 price tag. It is very compact and has very nice glass, adjustments proved to be very precise. I'd buy the Vortex over both, I think the Vortex Glass and Warranty are superior to both other scopes. They even use a 270 as the test rifle in there test.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XUSuCQo9VCY

[Jamie]

I am looking to put a new scope on my 270 that will be used a target and hunting rifle. The two scopes that I'm looking at is a leupold vx-1 4-12x40 and a Nikon buck masters 4.5-14x40. I plan on shooting no more than 600 yards. If you have any input or like a different scope in the same price range please let me know.


The buckmaster would be my choice over the VX-1 anyday. I give my customers the same speal, if you are gonna buy Leupold then get VX3 or higher. Any less than then go Nikon or Vortex and save some cash.

[cdc3660]

I have a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 on a Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter .338 Win Mag. I love it