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lee31
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Posted: October/08/2008 at 17:35 |
I am looking to put a 4-16x50 on my .264 mag I've narrowed it down to the monarch and the elite 4200. Which glass do you guys think is better. I am just gonna get the regular plex not intrested in the bdc. Thanks for your imput
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lucytuma
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My opinion would be to go with the 4200, while I believe they're a toss up optically, the bushnell offers you rain guard and a free jacket. |
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Big Squeeze
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Need a yacket??? Go the 4200............If not, start splitting alot of hairs between those two.
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trigger29
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For the $599 for the Elite, I think I would buy the Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x44 from samplelist.com. Otherwise probably the elite. The Monarchs are nice also, but don't believe there is a noticeable difference between the two.
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lee31
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not intrested in the ziess I ask about the 4200 and the monarch. I found a brand new elite on ebay for 490 and a brand new monarch for 380.
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martin3175
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that's it in a nutshell
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SamC
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Doesn't the Monarch have more eye relief than the 4200?
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martin3175
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I have a 4200 on a 300 WBY , 338 Win mag, 300 RUM , and a 45/70 loaded up with Buffalo Bore stuff...Eye relief has never been an issue
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SamC
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martin didn't mean to imply 4200 eye relief was bad just giving information to be considered for an informed purchase. Another issue to be considered is Monarch is 42 and the 4200 is 40 mm obj lens. I like both and would choose based on which is better priced.
Sam
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Big Squeeze
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I`ve owned a 3x9 4200 and currently have a 2.5-8x28 Monarch EER scout. And you know wanna know something? I really can`t tell the damn difference.
My eye balls are really good too!
Flip a coin!..Pick daisies; 4200, Monarch, 4200, Monarch. When you get to the last daisy, that`s the scope you pick.........
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cyborg
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It is a toss up based on all I've been able to see. Which ever one offers what options you are looking for at the most reasonable price is the winner.
I will say though that warranty is also something to look at. Bushnell takes that contest.
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ebay - bad
SWFA - GOOD!
I second what trigger said! check out the samplelist.com!
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take em!
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cyborg
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If you want to go the ebay route then search for SWFA, and then look at their store there.
Happy bidding.
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what did i tell you squeeze?
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Can anyone weigh in on which company might have an advantage in customer service....or are they about the same?
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pyro6999
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bushnells is better |
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mikew
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Oooh, since judging a quality difference between the two is really a tossup - maybe the free rain jacket you get with the 4200 will push you over the edge.
....said with tongue firmly planted in cheek. I don't think you can go wrong with either; however, and this is anecdotal evidence here... , I've seen more positive posts on the Internet about the 4200 line than on the monarch line in recent months. -Mike |
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Optcially speaking they are equally close. I would chose the Nikon since it offers more eye relief. Aesthetically speaking and features involved becomes a personal choice. |
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i have a monarch 6.5-20, and a 4200 6-24X40. both are great scopes. my nikon has a little more adjustment than my elite.
flip a coin
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They don't have to give jackets away to sell Monarchs ... if a company has to give freebie crap to get buyers ... does'nt that tell ya something ? Just my opinion .....
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