Sad day for Nikon Scopes...

[45CAT]

I knew something like this up. Some sites saying "no longer available" and no re-stock for a long time had me wondering. Very sad day indeed.

Picked up one yesterday on Amaz*n and they said more coming in

 

[Ivorystate]

I think assuming it's a political decision is a little much, most anti-gunners act like hunting is the only legitimate use for a firearm, at least for now. There are hunters in every single country, and nikon scopes as a brand don't have a "tactical baby-killer" reputation, so I really don't see a company throwing away a profitable business like that, at least as long as they aren't outright saying "We do not want to produce optics for murder-sticks." haha. It was probably as said earlier just not doing well in larger markets to be worth continuing since it is a small portion of their company.

 

[Mtrbkr72]

Well that sucks! All my scopes are Nikon. I am using the monarch 5 and found them to be excellent. Well guess I am researching what’s next !

 

[CdnCollector420]

I was considering a pro staff for one of my 22's... Not so sure now untill I know what the warranty process will be.

 

[CameronMac]

Terrible news. Love my ProStaffs.

 

[rkm456]

I think assuming it's a political decision is a little much, most anti-gunners act like hunting is the only legitimate use for a firearm, at least for now. There are hunters in every single country, and nikon scopes as a brand don't have a "tactical baby-killer" reputation, so I really don't see a company throwing away a profitable business like that, at least as long as they aren't outright saying "We do not want to produce optics for murder-sticks." haha. It was probably as said earlier just not doing well in larger markets to be worth continuing since it is a small portion of their company.

I suspect your closer to the truth than some of the speculators.

 

[lil_juiced_coupe]

Meh, never understood people obsession with supporting an anti company like Nikon that actively donates to anti hunting/ firearm orgs. Good riddance

 

[transumer]

Can’t wait for fx1000s to go on sale. Need a couple.

 

[Anomaly]

I think assuming it's a political decision is a little much, most anti-gunners act like hunting is the only legitimate use for a firearm, at least for now. There are hunters in every single country, and nikon scopes as a brand don't have a "tactical baby-killer" reputation, so I really don't see a company throwing away a profitable business like that, at least as long as they aren't outright saying "We do not want to produce optics for murder-sticks." haha. It was probably as said earlier just not doing well in larger markets to be worth continuing since it is a small portion of their company.

Agreed. I suspect their riflescopes were profitable, but they were looking at a lot of investment to continue to be competitive in an an increasingly crowded field and decided to pull the pin.

 

[dgradinaru]

That's to bad. I have a couple Nikon on my rifles and always thought they were a great buy for the money. Sad to see more options going down the drain.

 

[Prophet River]

We have been selling a lot since we posted this. Still a great selection but some models now sold out or selling out quickly.

 

[Suther]

I was considering a pro staff for one of my 22's... Not so sure now untill I know what the warranty process will be.

Who cares what the warranty is like, they are fine products that rarely need warranty work from what I've heard. I'll be getting a prostaff rimfire scope on boxing week if they're still available.

 

[Prophet River]

Who cares what the warranty is like, they are fine products that rarely need warranty work from what I've heard. I'll be getting a prostaff rimfire scope on boxing week if they're still available.

Hard to know what we be left. Guys are all over the place with these. Some guys are upset and don't want a Nikon now, others are waiting for a 'deal' but most are buying now it seems before they are all gone. At least judging by the numbers we have sold since we posted this.

 

[vpsalin]

If the price is right, I might be interested in a shotgun slug scope for an eventual project down the line.

 

[45CAT]

Who cares what the warranty is like, they are fine products that rarely need warranty work from what I've heard. I'll be getting a prostaff rimfire scope on boxing week if they're still available.

Mine from Amaz*n just arrived. They said on the add. more to follow but ?

 

[ED433]

Wow. I feel lucky to have picked up a Nikon Prostaff last week.

So far it has performed great.

 

[Prophet River]

If the price is right, I might be interested in a shotgun slug scope for an eventual project down the line.

this will work:
https://store.prophetriver.com/nikon-inline-xr-3-9x40mm-bdc-300-ret-silver-6794/

 

[wheels]

Agreed. I suspect their riflescopes were profitable, but they were looking at a lot of investment to continue to be competitive in an an increasingly crowded field and decided to pull the pin.

How so? Nikon doesn't make riflescopes nor are they made in Japan. Nikon, like many other brands these days, rebrands scopes from various OEM manufacturers in the Philippines, so not a lot of investment required on their end.

 

[Prophet River]

Must be a lot of fans, we shipped a lot of Nikons today. Sad to see the end ....

 

[Thunderhog]

How so? Nikon doesn't make riflescopes nor are they made in Japan. Nikon, like many other brands these days, rebrands scopes from various OEM manufacturers in the Philippines, so not a lot of investment required on their end.

If this is true, who actually makes the Nikon branded scope? I knew they were made in the Philippines, but by who? Which OEM company?

If we can find out who, they should be available under a different name.