05-05-2006, 03:43 AM
These are great optics. They used to, and may still, go under the brand Wind River, but they are owned by Leopold. I don't think that Leopold actually makes them but rather they contracted with a Japanese company to manufacture them.
The Wind River brand is built well, and they are water proof. I don't know what they are going for now, but they used to be around the $230-250. Don't hold me to that.
If I were to choose between the two, Nikon or Wind River, I would go Nikon. I think that they build a better optic. But the Wind River may be better as far as price is concerned.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to ask someone behind the counter to go outside with the scopes to compare. When I was selling, I would, on occasion, take a couple outside for the customer to compare. It is best to go when the sun is starting to set. With the light conditions getting lower, you can really see differences.
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The Wind River brand is built well, and they are water proof. I don't know what they are going for now, but they used to be around the $230-250. Don't hold me to that.
If I were to choose between the two, Nikon or Wind River, I would go Nikon. I think that they build a better optic. But the Wind River may be better as far as price is concerned.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to ask someone behind the counter to go outside with the scopes to compare. When I was selling, I would, on occasion, take a couple outside for the customer to compare. It is best to go when the sun is starting to set. With the light conditions getting lower, you can really see differences.
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