Old Nikko Stirling Platinum W.A

[POK!]

Are you certain these are fully multi-coated? The box says "fully coated" i.e single layer on every element. All other literature I have found describe these as fully coated. e.g

"I remembered these scopes from the mid 90's and dug out an article by Nick Jenkinson in an old copy of AGW which was lurking in the loft.
This confirmed that the Nikko had fully coated lenses and excellent optics."

Except ad for Webley platinum. They're not the brightest of scopes either and the image has a slight blue tint in direct comparison with my other scopes which are all fully MC.
It may be that spec may have changed over the years or be slightly different per badge.
Very clear though with good contrast, mono tube and the build quality is solid. I have the Nikko 3-9x40 wa/pa. Beats current Chinese Simmons, Hawke etc easily

[jumbuck]

Are you certain these are fully multi-coated? The box says "fully coated" i.e single layer on every element. All other literature I have found describe these as fully coated. e.g

"I remembered these scopes from the mid 90's and dug out an article by Nick Jenkinson in an old copy of AGW which was lurking in the loft.
This confirmed that the Nikko had fully coated lenses and excellent optics."

Except ad for Webley platinum. They're not the brightest of scopes either and the image has a slight blue tint in direct comparison with my other scopes which are all fully MC.
It may be that spec may have changed over the years or be slightly different per badge.
Very clear though with good contrast, mono tube and the build quality is solid. I have the Nikko 3-9x40 wa/pa. Beats current Chinese Simmons, Hawke etc easily

Thanks for the pics on the link!!!! You maybe right maybe they did change later on but the bloke who sold these new years ago said they were multi coated and on the box it says about the 15 layers of ruby coating so i am not sure now??? The 3-9x40AO i have has the slight blue tinge to the picture you talk about where as the 4-12x40AO doesn't but both are crystal clear!!!!

[jumbuck]

I have just found both boxes which are the same. It says and i quote:
Obj. lens multi coated with 15 layers ruby coating for the best clarity & quality. Fog proofed by nitrogen process. Image moving system. Parallax corrected, shock proof. 1/4 click adjustment. Wide Angle. Made in Korea.

[pttrob]

I have some NIKO STIRLING PLATINUM 6-24X56 nighteaters with the ruby lens which i was thinking of parting with but all the good press they get they might be keepers.

[minkstone]

I had a SIMMONS WHITE TAIL CLASSIC 3.5-10x50 on a Rapid 7 years ago, supposed to be all singing all dancing scope at the time, until i got hold of a Nikko sterling platinum 4-12x50, imo the simmonds didn't come even close!

[PB17]

I agree I have a 4-12x40AO on a old Daystate Huntsman Mk2 .22 crystal clear on all ranges on all mags. I am still looking to find another, however they seem as rare as the stuff that comes from a rocking horse. Love the scope and love the rifle.

[deadeye]

I agree I have a 4-12x40AO on a old Daystate Huntsman Mk2 .22 crystal clear on all ranges on all mags. I am still looking to find another, however they seem as rare as the stuff that comes from a rocking horse. Love the scope and love the rifle.

Try Bob (username Scotland rifles) He was selling one a short while ago and may still have it.

[MattyBoy]

Very clear though with good contrast, mono tube and the build quality is solid. I have the Nikko 3-9x40 wa/pa. Beats current Chinese Simmons, Hawke etc easily

I have just picked up one of these Platinum Nikkos in 6 x 45 with Glossy metalwork for 35 quid

Have I done well?

Matty

[basa]

I have just picked up one of these Platinum Nikkos in 6 x 45 with Glossy metalwork for 35 quid

Have I done well?

Matty

can't go wrong Matty, the old gloss looks neat on period kit, ie 80s hw anything.

[benchstop]

I have the 3.5-10x45 version. It's comparable to the Bushnell trophy I have (3-9x40) and the WTC I had (3-9x40). Nothing special but quite nice.

I believe that with the passage of time, the 'ruby' lenses may have become 'rose tinted' to some peoples eyes

[jumbuck]

Two years after writing the review i still have the scopes.
3-9x40AO on BAM B40 (TX Clone)
4-12x40AO on AA TX200HC MkII
4-12x50AO on Annie 1517 .17HMR
4-12x50AO on BSA Spitfire Carbine SF
The Parker Hale Premier Gold is the same scope in Matte and on the BSA

I have no intentions of selling them as still excellent scopes

[MattyBoy]

Well the 6 x 45 "Ruby" arrived today and the quality is superb

I have put it straight onto my AGT 77K

Matty

[secretagentmole]

I have a 3-9x40 Platinum, sitting on a 2007 Rapid we just acquired, that scope is going on my QB78! Too good to get rid of, but not my favoured hunting scope!

[leemc180]

I now own a brand new old stock 4-12x50 Webley platinum! Never been mounted and even has lense cover bra.
Many years ago I went to a local shooting range and see a old boy in the corner with one of the nicest guns I had ever seen! I walked over to see this rifle and there it was!
The webley fx2000 venom!
I loved it and always wanted it! Looked so great with the Parker hale premier gold sitting on top!
So ever since then I've been trying to get a venom fx2000 and a Parker hale premier gold!
I sadly haven't had any luck as last premier I see sold before I had the chance!
But see the Webley platinum pop up on n fort I'll settle for that and WAW!! It's such a beautiful scope!
I still haven't mounted the scope yet as am looking for the right mount to go with it as don't want a flashy Hawke mount n all that type on her as id'e like to keep it still looking classic!
But I would also like to say if anyone has any info on either of the scopes and the venom fx2000 then please post! I am always trying to build my collection and love to collect!
Thankyou guys and hope to hear from you all soon
Thanks again!
Lee..