Nikon Prostaff EFR

[Pizzaman2976]

Hi I've never tried one of these scopes, but everyone seems to love them. I'm curious about them, but they are going for $200-$300 on ebay. I understand these were pretty cheap back when Nikon was still making scopes. Is it worth it to get a used one for that much? I could pay a little more and get a nicer scope for $300-$350.... Is it nicer than a clearridge? 

 

[wethy]

I have a couple of them. They're nice scopes. I like them better than the Aims Alpha 6 that I bought. Don't forget there's no more warranty. For that reason alone I would choose something else. Good luck

JPW

 

[thumper]

I really like them personally. They seem marginally brighter and wider than the Clearidge to me, but the objective is bigger so that should be expected. 

The Clearidge has better turret feel to me. And just seems a little more solid overall. 

I guess my only gripes with the Nikon are the plastic turret caps, and the fact that is a physically large scope. It's the same size as my old Vortek 4-12X40 Diamondbacks. Basically you could have a higher power scope for the same size and weight as the 3-9X40 Nikon. In my mind, 3-9X should be lightweight and compact. 

I really like the target dot reticle on the Nikon. It's very fine and I think it's a great reticle for airguns. The MilDot on the Clearidge is too thick for my liking. But they also make a target dot which is very good, and my personal preference. 

They are both really good scopes. I've got a couple of each and like both very much. Just depends on what you are looking for out of them. 

 

[Pizzaman2976]

Thanks for the replies guys! Very helpful. Im going to think about it. The main point for me would have been to try another compact option ... I also didn't think about warranty but definitely want that. 

 

[thumper]

If you want compact the Clearidge is hard to beat. Very lightweight and low profile. 

They look really nice in gloss too! 

 

[boscoebrea]

I have that Nikon,I like it,have a Sightron in the same price range I like better...about $120 for each....now they are over $200... I think they are worth $200..the price will keep going up..I think because they both are good and have AO....and AO is important for many shooters..

 

[nugria]

Hi All,

When Nikon got out of the scope business a few years back they were selling very reasonably. There were some minor variations as some have plastic turret caps and some have aluminum turret caps. As mentioned, rather big for a 3-9 but they work for me.

Nugria

 

[shoot44]

Here is the warranty card that came with my Nikon Prostaff EFR for what it is worth.

 

[BackStop]

Here is the warranty card that came with my Nikon Prostaff EFR for what it is worth.

I can't remember why, but the address listing in El Segundo, CA made me laugh.

Maybe it was Johnny Carson or maybe is was Fred Sanford, but El Segundo does not give me confidence. (chuckle)

 

[BackStop]

Hi All,

When Nikon got out of the scope business a few years back they were selling very reasonably. There were some minor variations as some have plastic turret caps and some have aluminum turret caps. As mentioned, rather big for a 3-9 but they work for me.

Nugria

I think that is the whole point. Nikon GOT OUT OF THE RIFLE SCOPE BUSINESS.

So, you take your chances if you buy one now as far as the warranty is concerned and whether or not it is really an original Nikon scope.

If Nikon was still selling them and backing them with a good warranty, I might consider buying one if they had one that interested me.

But now that they are OUT OF THE RIFLE SCOPE BUSINESS, I would NEVER buy one.

YMMV and to each their own...

 

[RWSx3]

I own several of these EFR Nikon scopes, a couple on rimfire rifles a couple on air rifles - break barrel and pcp and a couple in their box with no place else to sit and wait. They were (still are) "to me" a fine, fairly priced scope before being discontinued, with great reticle and great glass. And IF one of mine goes bad with no more warranty coverage,, I'll chalk it up as "Oh Well, it was great while it lasted".