Looking for a new rifle scope

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  1. DeerSlayer258

    DeerSlayer258 Newb

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    I'm looking to upgrade my scope on my .243 can't decide between the vortex vx3 or nikon prostaff? What would you guys recommend?
     
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    I just put the Nikon ProStaff with the bdc reticle on my Rem. 7 mm mag and I really like it. Of course, anything is an upgrade from the old Tasco that was on there. With the ProStaff the sight picture is nice and clear, but I have yet to see how the bdc reticle works. I have only sighted in at 100 yards. This weekend I will get out and try 200. I did get mine used on Ebay, so I saved about $80 off the cost of a new one.
     
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    Vortex!!!
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    I'd recommend the Vortex as well.
     
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    Of those two choices vortex easily.
     
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    I hav all vortexs and cant think of any thing bad to say about them
     
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    Vortex. lifetime guarantee, no question, nuff said.
     
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    No.6Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have both and I would only buy the Vortex again.
     
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    Ziess Conquest
     
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    kb1785 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have just purchased a vortex PST front focal plane and have been very pleased with the clarity and operation of the scope. I also have a Leupold VX3 that I like very much. I would say that they are both comparable as far as glass is concerned. The warranties are similar and the companies both stand behind their product. I evaluated a Nikon before purchasing the vortex but wound up with the vortex because it had the features that I wanted in the scope configuration I was looking for. I felt the glass was similar as I was looking at the M series of Nikons. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the options you are looking at if you are comparing the apples and apples versions that compare to the VX3's
     
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    VX III gets my vote.
     
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    Vortex without a doubt.
     
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    Vortex! Unconditional lifetime warranty.
     
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    The VX3 is made by Leupold... Is there supposed to be a comma or is it a typo?
    Both the Leupold and Vortex run circles around the Nikon. Vortex will be a better bang for your buck, but a VX3 is probably a higher grade scope and probably twice the cost
     
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    Vortex
     
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    I bought a Nikon Prostaff 4.5X18 with the BDC reticle for my 25.06. Haven't mounted it yet, but will do so shortly after turkey season ends. I had a basic duplex 3X9X40, so this will be a tremendous upgrade for me.
     
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    Elkguide I love swarovskis too as i have 2 pair of their binos but most guys arn't rich like me and you. 1 Swaro scope costs as much as three whole rifles.:evilgrin:
     
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