nickon prostaff vs. Pantex game seeker

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hunt NH

Discussion Starter · Dec 23, 2009

nikon is a 3-9x-40. pantex is a 3.5-10x-50. bolth seem real nice. simmaler fetures, nice eye releaf and i liked them both alot. price to close to even be a factor in the desision. what do you guys think of these two scopes?

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hunt NH

Discussion Starter · #2 · Dec 23, 2009 (Edited)

Specifications for Pentax Gameseeker 3.5 - 10x 50mm Matte Variable Power Riflescope (PP):

Tube Diameter: 1 inch Objective Diameter: 50mm Eyepiece Diameter: 35mm Exit Pupil: 10.0 - 4.9mm Eye Relief: 3 inches Field of View: 28.6-9.4 ft. at 100 yards Adjustment Graduation: 1/4 in. at 100 yards Maximum Adjustment: 60 in. at 100 yards Length: 12.95 inches Weight: 18.8 oz. Reticle: Precision

Features of Pentax Gameseeker 3.5-10x50mm Matte Variable Power Riflescope(PP):

High density, precision-ground lenses and long-focal length internal oculars
Nitrogen filled and double sealed with heavy duty neoprene "O" rings (provides lifetime seal, making scope waterproof and fogproof
Dual Bias Springs exerts counter-pressure evenly for windage and elevation adjustments
Precision-Machined Click Assembly
Self-Lubricating Solid Brass Zoom Tube
Recoil-Tough Reticle
Multi-layer coating on all optical surfaces
Extremely hard, scratch resistant finish
Easy to mount design
Plenty of eye relief
Precision Plex Reticle
Pentax Lifetime Warranty

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buckfever

· #3 · Dec 23, 2009

I got a prostaff and cant complain about it at all.. Its a good scope for the $150..

Cant help you on the pentax.. Hadnt seen one of those yet..

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hunt NH

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 23, 2009

Specifications for Nikon Pro-Staff 3 - 9 x 40 Water Proof / Fog Proof Rifle-scopes:
Magnification: 3x-9xObjective Diameter (mm): 40Exit Pupil (mm): 4.4Eye Relief (in): 3.6FOV @ 100yds (ft): 33.8-11.3Tube Diameter: 1 inchObjective Outside Diameter (mm/in): 47.3/1.86Eyepiece Outside Diameter (mm/in): 39.3/1.55Length (in): 12.3Weight (oz): 13.7Adjustment Graduation: 1/4 MOAMax Internal Adjustment: 80 MOAParallax Setting (yds): 100

Features of Nikon Prostaff 3 - 9 x 40mm Rifle Scopes:

100% Waterproof/Fogproof
Nikon Lifetime Full Warranty
Multicoated optics for up to 90% light transmission
Nikon anti-reflective multicoating
Precise, repeatable, 1/4 MOA reticle adjustments
Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed
BDC (bullet drop compensating) reticle for easy holdover out to 600 yards (magnum calibers) is available

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onehorse

· #5 · Dec 24, 2009

I'm a Leupold guy and I don't own either of these. Having said that, both of these brands have good reputations as they great optic companies. Based on the specs that you have given, I would go with the Nikon for the following reasons:
1. That 50 mm objective lense is rather large in my opinion. Sure it lets more light in, but you will get all the light you need with the 40 mm. Also, the size of the lense is not the only factor in light tansmission.
2. The Nikon is substantially lighter than the Pentax. Even a few ounces starts to add up by the end of the day.
3. The Nikon has what looks like a great warranty.
4. It has more eye relief. (That's one of the important reasons I like Leupold.) This is a really important feature, especially when you have the power cranked up (which reduces eye relief) and are taking a shot from the prone position. Anyone who has ever had a "recoil kiss" from a scope to their eyebrow knows what I am talking about.
Based on these considerations, I would buy the Nikon.

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hunt NH

Discussion Starter · #6 · Dec 24, 2009

thanks for the input.

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Hunting Man

· #7 · Dec 24, 2009

Sorry I don't have either of the scope you are thinking about, so I can't give a valid opinion. Good luck on your choise though.

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