hunter1968 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I am looking to buy a new scope & with budgets & cash flow a little tight, was wondering what the nikko gameking series are like to use. Are they a good eye relief & clarity? Any info on a good scope or if you have a nikko would help my quest. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 i use the nikko nighteater 6-24x56 its a smart scope and not to high in price if you spend ££££ you do get a better glass and is a crisper view but the nikko are still good in my book and i will stick with them i use mine on my 223 mostly night with no probs and had them on the 17 aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian750 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I was in exactly the same situation as you when I bought my first Nikko, a Gameking 4-16x50 ir ao and I'm mighty pleased I did. It gets used during the day at dawn/dusk and also under lamp and I think it's great, liked it so much just recently went and bought a 6-24x50 ir ao Gameking and stuck it on my hmr. Brilliant scopes for the money in my opinion. By the way if you want a bargain ........ http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=110600634081 This guy is Optics Warehouse trading on the bay of E, it's where I bought mine recently, top service, was at my door next day, I think it's stuff he was clearing out when he moved premises recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I've always rated Nikko Sterling scopes.Haven't seen the Gameking models but the Nighteater models are very good. I'd say buy the best you can afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Generally Nikko are like a number of others, Hawke and JSR for example. They offer budget price scopes at reasonable prices and therefore offer good value for money. Optically, I am very impressed with JSR scopes, but hate with a vengeance their Allen key turrets, and build quality is certainly not the best, but they are very competitively priced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milligan Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I am looking to buy a new scope & with budgets & cash flow a little tight, was wondering what the nikko gameking series are like to use. Are they a good eye relief & clarity? Any info on a good scope or if you have a nikko would help my quest. Thank you. Hi, You don't say what it's for but I have a Nikko Sterling Mount Master 3-9x40AO on my HW100 air rifle. for the price they are good value and I haven't noticed any issues with it. Not sure I'd want to be using it for deer or anything like that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I've got a Mount Master fitted to one of my .22LR's. They are excellent, and good value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hunter 1968, I see that you are only in Bury which is quite close to me so maybe I can help you out with a bit of "hands on experience" with a Gameking scope. I have a Gameking 4-16X60 on my Bruno .222 which I am delighted with for both daytime and lamping use. I could go on and sing it's virtues for ages as I do rate it very highly for what is basically a budget scope but "the proof of the pudding is in the eating" so they say so why not come on out and have a look at and try my rifle and scope combination. It is surely the easiest way to form your own opinion mate! I am sending you a PM with my contact details in case you would like to take up my offer! Incidentally, you have not said what rifle you would be hoping to use it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peek-at Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I was in exactly the same situation as you when I bought my first Nikko, a Gameking 4-16x50 ir ao and I'm mighty pleased I did. It gets used during the day at dawn/dusk and also under lamp and I think it's great, liked it so much just recently went and bought a 6-24x50 ir ao Gameking and stuck it on my hmr. Brilliant scopes for the money in my opinion. By the way if you want a bargain ........ http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=110600634081 This guy is Optics Warehouse trading on the bay of E, it's where I bought mine recently, top service, was at my door next day, I think it's stuff he was clearing out when he moved premises recently. Great suggestion ! Im getting one now to put on my 22LR I have a Nikko 4-16x50 on my AA410 and found it very clear cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian750 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Great suggestion !Im getting one now to put on my 22LR I have a Nikko 4-16x50 on my AA410 and found it very clear cheers Happy days mate, pleased to be of service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkPoacher Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 i use the nikko nighteater 6-24x56 its a smart scope and not to high in price if you spend ££££ you do get a better glass and is a crisper view but the nikko are still good in my book and i will stick with them i use mine on my 223 mostly night with no probs and had them on the 17 aswell same here mate, good scope for price, i find it provides clearer long range vision then my hawke night eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter1968 Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hunter 1968, I see that you are only in Bury which is quite close to me so maybe I can help you out with a bit of "hands on experience" with a Gameking scope. I have a Gameking 4-16X60 on my Bruno .222 which I am delighted with for both daytime and lamping use. I could go on and sing it's virtues for ages as I do rate it very highly for what is basically a budget scope but "the proof of the pudding is in the eating" so they say so why not come on out and have a look at and try my rifle and scope combination. It is surely the easiest way to form your own opinion mate!I am sending you a PM with my contact details in case you would like to take up my offer! Incidentally, you have not said what rifle you would be hoping to use it on! I like to thank you all for the replies, i have all my rifles the same scope for eye ease, probably 222 & rimmy. Frenchie hope to chat to you soon. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peek-at Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Got my Nikko Stirling 6-24x50 AO illuminated scope as recomended by Ian750 above. Couldnt wait to get it zeroed but unfortunately the one I got had a fault. To get it anywhere near Zero I had to adjust the Windage fully to the right and even then it could have done with a few extra clicks. (elevation was fine) I also noticed that when I changed the Magnification, the POI changed. I got straight on to the seller 'optics warehouse' in Devon and they have been very good. So although a bit disappointed I'm not up and running, at least they are replacing it without any hassles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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