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Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/16/10 03:09 PM
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jeep8630
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First I want to thank everyone for their help on assisting me in my first deer rifle decision. Now since everyone says glass is so important I wanted to get some opinions on which scope to mount on what looks like is going to be a Marlin Xl7 .270.
I am currently considering the Burris Fullfield II, the Nikon Buckmaster, and the Nikon Monarch but will of course consider other scopes as well. I am wondering if the Monarch is worth the extra money or not as I wouldn't mind getting some binos too.
Thank you for your help
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
[Re: jeep8630]
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06/16/10 03:19 PM
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mbavo
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I love the burris fulffield II. i dont think you can beat them for their price.
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
[Re: mbavo]
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06/16/10 03:23 PM
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fowlplayr
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I love the burris fulffield II. i dont think you can beat them for their price. x2
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/16/10 03:32 PM
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scot
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Go to SWFA and buy a Nikon Team Primos 3-9 for $200 not a bad deal at all on the scope.
I'd probably list them Buckmaster, Fullfield then Monarch but everything I've read says Nikons Customer service is dreadful so that might be a deciding factor for you.
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06/16/10 03:44 PM
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The Nikon Prostaff line isn't too shabby. But i own the FF2 and bushmasters and like them both the same. Forget the BDC or bullet drop reticle, if the scope is cheaper w/o it go that way and save some cash.
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/16/10 05:50 PM
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fowlplayr
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I have a couple of the FFII 4.5-14x42 and couldn't be happier with them. That's a GREAT price on those. They're usually in the $325 - $375 price range. I guess I'll get another one of them, so I can buy another gun to put it on.
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/16/10 05:55 PM
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/16/10 06:07 PM
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sig226fan (Rguns.com)
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Burris...... let me know if I can get you one
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06/16/10 06:23 PM
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I have a burris ffII. I compared it with a buckmaster side by side and I took the burris. The buckmaster wasn't any clearer than the burris. The monarch would be the best choice if u have the extra $ though.
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06/16/10 06:25 PM
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My take, the Monarch has better glass I haven't been very impressed with the few Burris products I have owned.
I would also recommend checking out the Bushnell 4200 3-9x40
Ideally, go to a place that will let you take them outside right as darkness falls.. that's when the differences become obvious
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/17/10 01:05 AM
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Burris...... let me know if I can get you one Id take the man up on that deal. You will never regret the Burris.
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06/17/10 01:16 AM
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fowlplayer hit it right on the head!!!!
My 300wby has a burris full field 2 4-14x42 on it and its a GREAT SCOPE! for the money.
it is the only scope I own that is not a leupold gold ring and....I used it to take my biggest buck ever at 328yds
got it off ebay and it came with a free set of Binos as well
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/17/10 01:23 AM
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I came to the Burris by accident, was a Leupold guy, but didn't have one right sized when I got my most prized rifle 3 years ago, a Remmy 750 Carbine in 308....
I wanted to take it that weekend and the Burris was the only scope sized/magnified right (FFII 3-9x40) for the compact gun.
Those that know me will vouch when I say I treat guns as tools, and that one probably the worst ever, it's been 2k miles on my fourwheeler, in the seat/floorboard of the truck, shipped three times in an airplane, and is still dead nuts on.....
Auodad at 268, OSOK/ZDRT...
It's been hit dropped banged wet, muddy, and still right on.......
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/17/10 11:51 AM
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I would also recommend checking out the Bushnell 4200 3-9x40
These are very nice scopes too. Some say optically as good as Zeiss Conquests. I have both. Lets just say the Bushnell was almost $200 cheaper and not that much different.
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06/17/10 05:31 PM
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jeep8630
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Thank ya'll for all of your help. I think I am going to take ccoker's advise and check out all of the scopes mentioned at Cabelas right after sunset to see which one I really like. I will let ya'll know which one I go with and hopefully post a picture of my first buck this year.
Thanks again.
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
[Re: jeep8630]
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06/17/10 08:23 PM
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mbavo
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cool. let us know what you decide on.
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06/17/10 08:56 PM
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I like leupold, vxII would be worth a look, IMO. Great dawn and dusk view.
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06/17/10 08:58 PM
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X2 of the leupold vx2. Even the vx1 is a great scope. All I use for deer hunting is leupold.
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06/20/10 03:00 AM
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I love the burris fulffield II. i dont think you can beat them for their price. best scope for the money!!
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06/20/10 07:26 PM
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i have a burris fullfield, monarch, buckmaster, and leupy's. Monarch hands down.
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06/20/10 07:33 PM
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Of the 2 id go with nikon. Burris sucks imo
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06/20/10 07:34 PM
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If you want a real good scope go buy the leupold thats for sale in the classified section.
The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.- Thomas jefferson
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Re: Burris Fullfield II, Nikon Buckmaster, or Nikon Monarch for first deer rifle scope?
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06/21/10 08:30 PM
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Look at a Sightron S2. They are in the same price range as the ones you are considering. Chuck Hawks loves them and I've never seen a bad review.
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