Nikon Rimfire Scope Rebates

[facn650]

Izzy, do you know if the 4x32 comes with mounts or would I need to order some? Recommendations?

[jchappies]

ordered one today also
99.00 plus a 50.00 rebate is a great deal

[Izzy43]

Izzy, do you know if the 4x32 comes with mounts or would I need to order some? Recommendations?

Don't think it comes with rings. Would be best to wait for the scope and measure for which rings would be best. I would think that medium or low height would work depending on the rifle.

You want to have the scope as low as possible (just clearing the barrel and the bolt if its a bolt action rifle) but also you want the scope in the proper position when you bring the rifle to your shoulder so that you don't have to move your head up or down to get a good sight picture while maintaing a good cheek weld.

If you have a local gunshop that carries a variety of scope rings I would suggest taking the scope and rifle there and ask their assistance in selecting the proper rings.

If your rifle is a common type like a 10/22 then lots of folks here should be able to help.

[spoolinq]

got off the phone with nikon earlier this morning. they stated that they will only honor the rebate if purchased from one of their authorized dealer listed here..


http://nikonpromo.com/rimfire_dealer_page.php

[JNunez23]

got off the phone with nikon earlier this morning. they stated that they will only honor the rebate if purchased from one of their authorized dealer listed here..


http://nikonpromo.com/rimfire_dealer_page.php

Good info, thank you for the clarification.

[GrapesOfWrath]

Good info, thank you for the clarification.

+1 - canceled the backordered items @optics planet - got them from Midway.

[slick_711]

got off the phone with nikon earlier this morning. they stated that they will only honor the rebate if purchased from one of their authorized dealer listed here..


http://nikonpromo.com/rimfire_dealer_page.php

Is Bass Pro Shops on that list? For some reason that webpage is blocked by my company's firewall.

I already purchased it either way, but would sure enjoy the rebate.

[Izzy43]

got off the phone with nikon earlier this morning. they stated that they will only honor the rebate if purchased from one of their authorized dealer listed here..


http://nikonpromo.com/rimfire_dealer_page.php

I didn't see OpticsPlanet on that list (I could have missed it) but they are on this list from the Nikon Website:http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en_U...ealers2011.pdf

Might be others as well. After some further research it appears that your list is the "Brick and Morter" dealers and the one I posted is the internet and catalog dealers.

[Patriotdoc]

Any first hand experience from anyone to help me choose between the two adjustable magnification models? This will be a range/intro into long range shooting rifle for me...if the long range bug gets me this will have to hold me over for a while until I can get something like a Remington 700

[slick_711]

Any first hand experience from anyone to help me choose between the two adjustable magnification models? This will be a range/intro into long range shooting rifle for me...if the long range bug gets me this will have to hold me over for a while until I can get something like a Remington 700

Get the EFR version. The adjustable parallax is well worth the $40-50 extra if you're going to be shooting at 75-150 yards (long range with a .22LR). I got the standard 3-9x40 because it was all I could find in stock locally, and I'm sure I'll be happy with it, but for the money I would've rather had the EFR.

[Patriotdoc]

EFR it will be then. Hopefully there will be some in stock in a month or so as that is about how long I'll have to wait to recover from my recent purchases and to still take advantage of this deal.

[Patriotdoc]

Just curious but how does the EFR compare to say the Mueller APV?

[Izzy43]

Just curious but how does the EFR compare to say the Mueller APV?

I would think its an apples to oranges comparison. The Mueller has more magnification, max 14X while the Nikons are 9X. Hard to compare the two. I had a Mueller APV which was a nice scope but I sold it as the reticle at the crosshairs was a little thick for my taste. Not bashing the scope as the glass was very clear and bright. Also the turrets are the bowtie type. They worked well but a really old design. At its magnification range, quality and price is a good scope for hunting/plinking use. Just my opinion, others may differ.

[Izzy43]

got off the phone with nikon earlier this morning. they stated that they will only honor the rebate if purchased from one of their authorized dealer listed here..


http://nikonpromo.com/rimfire_dealer_page.php

I think you may be right about the list. I am getting an uneasy feeling that Nikon may not honor the rebate if purchased from a vendor (such as OpticsPlant as I did) thats not on the list you posted. Guess I'll find out when I submit the rebate form.

Kind of cheesy the way Nikon did the requirements for listing the dealers. They didn't really list them as " Authorized Dealers " but as "Participating Dealers". I think a lawyer could convince a judge that it was missleading but whose gonna sue of $50, certainly not me. One of those buyer beware "Gotchas". Hopefully others read your post before buying.

[facn650]

I ordered from opticsplanet too...

I guess I could return and order from midway