Maverick777 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 Hi All, Re: Nikko Stirling GameKing 6-24x50 AO IR Just starting out, is the aforementioned scope any good and what’s it’s worth please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 There's nothing wrong with the Nikko Sterling make. Are you buying it new or second hand? What calibre rifle do you intend using it on? Another good make is the Hawke range, which offer a lifetime warranty and a fantastic aftersales service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick777 Posted November 15 Author Report Share Posted November 15 (edited) I would be buying secondhand. Either 22 0r .177….not yet decided. Thanks Edited November 15 by Maverick777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 I bought a cheap 3-9x40 Gameking for £30 with the intention of changing it at a later date. Put it on my 22lr and its been on there 7 years, clear as a bell and not lost zero once. They were good scopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 (edited) I've a gameking 4-16 on my fx, the reticle is a bit big on the mildot, but the glass is crystal clear. I paid £60 secondhand Edited November 15 by strimmer_13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 In over 60 years I have only had two scopes which let me down. One was a Nikko Sterling 6x40 which would not hold zero on a .22 Hornet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 6 hours ago, Maverick777 said: Hi All, Re: Nikko Stirling GameKing 6-24x50 AO IR Just starting out, is the aforementioned scope any good and what’s it’s worth please? Thanks What gun and quarry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick777 Posted November 15 Author Report Share Posted November 15 BSA Mercury.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DO8 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Had 2 of them they do OK on a big rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 My favourite scope of all time (but not with IR), dont seem to come up for sale very often. I'm kinda thinking you may need reach back mounts on a Mercury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 6-24 is a bit much for a mercury I'm thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 On 15/11/2023 at 10:33, Maverick777 said: Hi All, Re: Nikko Stirling GameKing 6-24x50 AO IR Just starting out, is the aforementioned scope any good and what’s it’s worth please? Thanks If you don't say what you need it for you can't get a logical answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 12 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: 6-24 is a bit much for a mercury I'm thinking I thought so too. Well overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick777 Posted November 17 Author Report Share Posted November 17 Not really sure. But will be starting with targets..Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Realistically whether you want to hear it or not, a 3-9x40 or a 4-12x40 would be plenty for a mercury. Me personally I'd put a 4x40 or 4x32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick777 Posted November 17 Author Report Share Posted November 17 Ultimately I will be upgrading to a Weihrauch KT100 if that makes a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 38 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: Me personally I'd put a 4x40 or 4x32. And me. More than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 I had a hw100 and ultimately I actually had my gameking on it before I sold it. Different league of accuracy and still a bit of overkill, but handy with 177 and my **** eyes. I'd probably go 4-12x44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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