Thread: Nikko Stirling Panamax Precision

Originally Posted by viper

I have the exact scope on a CZ 17hmr. It ships with 4-5 changeable turrets that allow for dial up in 22LR, 17Hmr, 22 mag , .223 and a blank turret to do whatever you want with. The turrets don't lock but once you are zeroed in and set the turrets to the range you have sighted in at you should be able to tell if they have moved. The scope is reasonably compact and not too bulky. I find the eye relief fine and the optics good enough for the money. It's no Zeiss but it is acceptable for my application.
Reticule is nice, not to thick which works well for varmint work but not so thin you struggle to find it in low light.
One area I find it struggles in is dusk and low light. It light gathering and contrast isn't great. However saying that I am using it for rabbits out to 180 mtrs right on dark. For the money overall it's good value, it's had 1000s of rounds fired while mounted to the little CZ.
Hardly dealing with big recoil but it's never moved.
Would I buy another ...... totally .

Thanks for the reply. Good to hear from someone that has put it to the test. Struggled to find much online about them at all. Given that people here are all saying NS sell decent cheap scopes I will go ahead and buy one.

Originally Posted by blip

As long as you keep your expectations in line with the price your paying I think you'd be happy with it plus if its new it will have a warranty, if you need it. I've only ever had one scope need a warranty claim and it was painless and not a ns....

Yeah sounds like you’re right there. I’m not expecting too much as I’m still paying for a budget scope. I’ll be glad if it’s anything better than the one I’ve got. I will be buying new, guess it’s good to have that warranty just in case

Interesting discussion.

The scope in question is entirely suitable for a .22 rifle , budget-wise and in use.

A $2000 dollar scope on the same rifle will not be ten times better than the Nikko-Stirling , but will be a huge over-capitilisation and a waste of your hard-earned cash.

Best price I found was "Hunting and Outdoor supplies" , NZ based company. $290.00
Let us know how it works out once you have used it. Good luck.

Originally Posted by viper

Best price I found was "Hunting and Outdoor supplies" , NZ based company. $290.00
Let us know how it works out once you have used it. Good luck.

Thanks. I see Delta Mike based in Invercargill has them for $269 at the moment. I will purchase it soon and then hopefully get it on in the next month or so and report back in this thread!

at $269 if something happened to it out of warranty you wouldn't be to upset about it even if you got a couple or more years out of it...

Arced - the Panamax sounds good but I wouldn't rule out the other Nikkos for your field 22.

Alot of sound efficient little rimfire models there starting with the mountmasters - then on to Airking as noted. Have had heaps of them come thru the closet and they will all do this job reliably and well. Have a chat with @timattalon above, then go to a shop and look through a few. Lots of good options - Panamax is one of..

Originally Posted by mudgripz

Arced - the Panamax sounds good but I wouldn't rule out the other Nikkos for your field 22.

Alot of sound efficient little rimfire models there starting with the mountmasters - then on to Airking as noted. Have had heaps of them come thru the closet and they will all do this job reliably and well. Have a chat with @timattalon above, then go to a shop and look through a few. Lots of good options - Panamax is one of..

Thanks mate I have taken that into consideration. When I get a chance I’ll go in store and have a looksy. Have also sent you a pm. Cheers