Will an old Nikki Stirling Tiara 4x28 be destroyed by 308?

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Will an old Nikki Stirling Tiara 4x28 be destroyed by 308?

Post by in2anity » 28 Oct 2022, 7:43 pm

Reckon the recoil from a 5kg 308 will destroy it?
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Post by Blr243 » 28 Oct 2022, 8:21 pm

Find out :... and If it does u are justified then buying a new scope
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Post by Oldbloke » 29 Oct 2022, 12:03 am

Blr243 wrote:Find out :... and If it does u are justified then buying a new scope


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Post by in2anity » 29 Oct 2022, 6:45 am

Hahaha u blokes are a terrible influence. I bought the scope for a whopping $95 clams, for a very specific purpose; to comply with the “classic modified” category in an upcoming novel telescopic match on the 26th Nov. It’s going on an m17 milsurp. I wasn’t going to test it until come the day - but I think that’s a pretty dumb idea haha. Think I must see if I can destroy it beforehand…
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Post by SCJ429 » 29 Oct 2022, 9:08 am

I am sure that any bullet from a 308 could destroy your Nikko Stirling. Probably a good thing though....
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Post by SCJ429 » 29 Oct 2022, 9:13 am

I bought a Chinese Vision King scope to see if I could shake it to bits, started on a 7mm Rem Mag, no issues so I moved up to a 375 H&H, still nothing. Moved it onto a 450 Rigby and still no issues. Still a rubbish scope with terrible glass but quite rugged, I was surprised.
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Post by in2anity » 29 Oct 2022, 7:39 pm

SCJ429 wrote:I am sure that any bullet from a 308 could destroy your Nikko Stirling. Probably a good thing though....

:lol: audible chuckling here...
SCJ429 wrote:I bought a Chinese Vision King scope to see if I could shake it to bits, started on a 7mm Rem Mag, no issues so I moved up to a 375 H&H, still nothing. Moved it onto a 450 Rigby and still no issues. Still a rubbish scope with terrible glass but quite rugged, I was surprised.

The jury is split with the codgers today on the mound - my guess is it'll survive... i'll do a test and report back
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Post by northdude » 30 Oct 2022, 7:19 am

I run quite a few nikko stirlings on my rifles. I put them on to get me going with the intent of replacing them as they break because according to all the "experts" out there they are rubbish. 30 years later Im still waiting for one to crap out....they must be a pretty good scope because all the "experts" can do is compare them with high end units to try and justify their claims. Nothing like comparing apples with apples ay..
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Post by straightshooter » 30 Oct 2022, 9:54 am

in2anity wrote:Hahaha u blokes are a terrible influence. I bought the scope for a whopping $95 clams, for a very specific purpose; to comply with the “classic modified” category in an upcoming novel telescopic match on the 26th Nov. It’s going on an m17 milsurp. I wasn’t going to test it until come the day - but I think that’s a pretty dumb idea haha. Think I must see if I can destroy it beforehand…

There was a period where some Nikko Sterling scopes were made in Korea instead of Japan. They appeared to be of superior quality and durability.
Look for a stamping on the underside of the tube.
After that most of the bottom end scopes were made in China with no attribution.
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Post by northdude » 30 Oct 2022, 10:36 am

Ive got a chinese ziess copy and altho not a ziess its a pretty good scope. The chinese can make pretty good stuff. Its just weather you want to pay for it or not
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Post by in2anity » 30 Oct 2022, 12:43 pm

northdude wrote:I put them on to get me going with the intent of replacing them as they break because according to all the "experts" out there they are rubbish.

So... PRS shooters you mean? :sarcasm: kidding
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Post by northdude » 30 Oct 2022, 2:56 pm

I hunt and do club level comps whats prs. Obviously the bench guys dont use them. When I do notice someone at the range using a nikko ill have a chat with them and ask how they find them. Havnt had anyone complain. Id guess a 6000$ nikko wouldnt be far off a 6000$ leupold or what ever if they actually made one..
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Post by northdude » 30 Oct 2022, 3:14 pm

Tho op doesnt actually say if hes doing prs??
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Post by in2anity » 30 Oct 2022, 3:45 pm

northdude wrote:Tho op doesnt actually say if hes doing prs??

barricade benchrest? aw hells no, not my cup-a-tea. Nah mate I'm a TR and SR shooter; under NRAA/NSWRA. We don't do any scope as part of grade - but basically once a month, to break up grade, the MRCA do either a rimfire or telescopic match. Bit of fun.
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Post by northdude » 30 Oct 2022, 5:16 pm

variety is always good
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Post by in2anity » 01 Nov 2022, 9:32 am

aarrgh gnats! the scope tube is 7/8".... next pepsi challenge; figure out how to adapt to the smaller tube size...
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Post by bladeracer » 01 Nov 2022, 9:40 am

in2anity wrote:aarrgh gnats! the scope tube is 7/8".... next pepsi challenge; figure out how to adapt to the smaller tube size...


Strips of Coke can to shim it.
Better way would to machine some shims out of plastic.
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Post by in2anity » 01 Nov 2022, 9:41 am

bladeracer wrote:
in2anity wrote:aarrgh gnats! the scope tube is 7/8".... next pepsi challenge; figure out how to adapt to the smaller tube size...


Strips of Coke can to shim it.
Better way would to machine some shims out of plastic.


good idea, although that's a lot of shims... I've ordered some delcron 1"->7/8" from Brownells, pray they arrive in time
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Post by northdude » 01 Nov 2022, 10:58 am

in2anity wrote:aarrgh gnats! the scope tube is 7/8".... next pepsi challenge; figure out how to adapt to the smaller tube size...

Its going to fight you to the end now youve doubted it :lol:
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Post by JohnV » 03 Nov 2022, 5:44 pm

I doubt it will hold zero in the longer term . I thought the Tiara had an integral dovetail mount .
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Post by Oldbloke » 04 Nov 2022, 4:41 am

JohnV wrote:I doubt it will hold zero in the longer term . I thought the Tiara had an integral dovetail mount .


I had one years ago. 3-9 never held zero. POS.
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Post by in2anity » 04 Nov 2022, 7:16 am

JohnV wrote:I thought the Tiara had an integral dovetail mount .

it's this one, only in better condition:
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Post by Larry » 04 Nov 2022, 7:40 am

Wow that does look like an oldie but not a goodie. Talk about bare bone features.
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Post by in2anity » 04 Nov 2022, 7:50 am

Larry wrote:Wow that does look like an oldie but not a goodie. Talk about bare bone features.

:lol: you are probably right. It's pretty clear and the reticle is fine. But yeah, it may let me down... not holding my breath
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Post by straightshooter » 04 Nov 2022, 7:53 am

Dear in2anity
That scope isn't old it is ancient.
It will date from the 50's or early 60's and it is mostly a Japanese rendition of a pre-war German style scope, without the quality, largely intended for the bottom end of the US market.
First thing to do is to shake it vigorously near your ear (provided your hearing isn't too far gone) and listen for any rattles. If you can hear any then forget about getting any joy from that scope.
The failure points will be perished internal seals and the screwed on objective bell.
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Post by in2anity » 04 Nov 2022, 8:06 am

straightshooter wrote:Dear in2anity
That scope isn't old it is ancient.
It will date from the 50's or early 60's and it is mostly a Japanese rendition of a pre-war German style scope, without the quality, largely intended for the bottom end of the US market.
First thing to do is to shake it vigorously near your ear (provided your hearing isn't too far gone) and listen for any rattles. If you can hear any then forget about getting any joy from that scope.
The failure points will be perished internal seals and the screwed on objective bell.

Thanks SS - seems intact currently. Not sure if it'll stand up to fullbore ammo recoil out of a 30cal milsurp though... soon to find out. Just waiting on some delrin ring reducers from brownells to bring her up to 1"
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Post by JohnV » 04 Nov 2022, 12:48 pm

I don't think that's a Tiara model. It looks more like a Nikko Stirling 4 x32 . If that's a Japanese made scope it could be ok on a 22 . The turret cap looks damaged . It should have writing on the ocular housing .
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Post by in2anity » 04 Nov 2022, 8:59 pm

JohnV wrote:I don't think that's a Tiara model. It looks more like a Nikko Stirling 4 x32 . If that's a Japanese made scope it could be ok on a 22 . The turret cap looks damaged . It should have writing on the ocular housing .

I can assure your that my scope (not necessarily the one pictured a couple of posts above, although I think it’s the same) is a tiara 4x28, because its bloody engraved on top of it as shown!

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And I damn well hope it “could be ok” on a 22! Otherwise it can’t be good for much! :lol:
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Post by JohnV » 05 Nov 2022, 6:54 am

Ok it is a Tiara model and it is made in Japan so it could be more rugged than later model scopes. Give it a run a fixed power scope is always more potentially rugged inside than a similar quality variable . It's a 22 scope really so don't be too disappointed if it does fail under 308 recoil . I have had cheap scopes fail on air rifles and 22's . I had one scope fall apart " in the box " .
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Post by northdude » 05 Nov 2022, 6:59 am

Springer air rifles will destroy the best of scopes in short time even the expensive ones that arent rated
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