Nikko Sterling 10-50 X60 DIAMOND Sportsman The $1495 Model at AofA

[Tbuggeytom]

I have read some of the other posts concerning the Nikko Scopes but they don't seem to deal with the DIAMOND $1495 model
Any comment from an actual owner user would be greatly appreciated, before I spend the money Thanks TOM

 

[sharroff]

I own two 10-50x60 Diamon Sportsmans and other than weight, they are great scopes. I really like the optics and 1/8 MOA adjustments. My Mamba Lite and Hawke 8-32x50 IR are both for sale here because they don't hold a candle to the Nikko.

The only other air rifle scope that I've used that is close is my Leopold 6.5-20 VX3 EFR Target airgun scope ($800). It doesn't have a side focus though, and it's front focus isn't convenient or conducive to yardage measurement. It is very very light though. Great hunting scope.

I'll be getting a third Nikko in the near future.

 

[Tbuggeytom]

Sharroff
Thanks for the comeback and recommendation
I am still evaluating a better scope or a better rifle

Thanks again
TOM

 

[sharroff]

I'd get the best rifle I could and get a used lesser scope from classifieds then upgrade to better glass when $$ are available.

 

[chasdicapua]

Does anyone have any experience with the $459 dollar version of the Nikko Sterling 10-50 x60 scope? It's on the AOA web site just under the Diamond Sportsman. It's called the Target Master.

 

[Guest]

Don't leave out the Sightron 10-50x60. I own the big Nikko, and have looked through a few Sightrons. They are as clear and range find as well, with this model in the link being for FT it focus down to ten yards, or a little under. The turrets are repeatable and dependable as well on both scopes. http://www.amazon.com/Sightron-SIIISS-10-50X60mm-Riflescope-black/dp/B00WC9VD9Y/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1458682534&sr=8-8&keywords=sightron+siii+10-50x60

 

[sharroff]

Agreed with John. The major difference I see is the 1/8 MOA adjustment on the Nikko vs 1/4 on the Sightron.

Does that matter? Well, I have mine yero'd at trajectory peak at 27 yards. From 18 to 27 yards, each yard is a 1/8 MOA click up. Then from 27 to 42 yards, many are 1/8 MOA back to be 'exactly on' the cross hairs. Could one hold a little over or a little under to compensate when the click would go from 17 to 19 vs 17 to 18? Yep, but I'd rather have my cross hairs right on with no guessing for elevation.

 

[sharroff]

Chasdiccapua,

I have one of the $459 versions on the way now. I'll let you know how it compares to the $1400 ones.

 

[fr8rbum747]

Sharrof, that is some good info on the 1/8 MOA and your set up. Thanks I'll mess around with mine now that you brought this to my attention on my FT gun.

 

[sharroff]

it does make a difference you can easily notice. Take a look at 16 and 17 and 18 then 18 and up. 16 and 17 and 18 are 1/4 moa apart. 18 to 27 are 1/8 moa apart as is everything back down to 42. That's alot of hold over/under vs just putting right on.