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Nikon Monarch 4-16x 50mm BDC scope, a good buy? |
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Boom Stick
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Posted: November/10/2008 at 13:48 |
Anyone have this scope? If so, what do you think of it. Also, and maybe most importantly, do you think $389 shipped is a good deal for a brand new one? And lastly, can anyone think of any scope within $100 that would fit the bill better? (while maintaining at least 14x and 50mm objective?)
btw... before you ask... this scope would serve as a multi purpose whitetail scope sitting atop both a 7mm rem mag and an as yet to be determined caliber ar-15. I hunt both the woods and fields of Tennessee and have shots out to 700 yds that I am capable of making (however most of the shots would fall in the 100-500 yd range.) I am actually more comfortable shooting a 50mm scope, so I don't mind the higher mounting, and I prefer higher max zoom capabilities. So with that information in mind, thanks for any answers you may be able to provide.
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cyborg
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The Nikon Monarch will do nicely. The glass is very good for the amount of money spent. I have a Monarch X and love the scope.
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Big Squeeze
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I have a Monarch, but not that particular one. They have great glass, are very bright, clear and resolute. Certainly on par with the 4200`s and the VX3`s.
Good price for the one your looking at.
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cheaptrick
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Welcome to Optics Talk. Yep, that Monarch will suit ya. I did a review on the 4-16x42mm Monarch with the BDC reticle. I realize that it's not the same objective size as the 50mm your considering, but here it is. You may find it useful, or you may not. http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9089 I actually think the 50mm objective may offer better exit pupil than my 42mm.
As you will note in my review, the 42mm Monarch was a little fickle with head positioning.
Good shooting!
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doctor duck
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I just put one on my 300 Win Mag. Same as the one you mentioned except it has the Nikoplex reticle. In my opinion it is a lot of scope for the money. Certainly a good buy at the price you stated. I assume the one you are shopping for has side focus. The side focus is so much easier and more accessible than AO. I haven't hunted with mine yet, but on the bench it tracks true and is simple to focus and set parralax.
The next scope I purchase will quite possibly be another Nikon Monarch 4-16x50SF. But in all honesty I'm not too crazy about the BDC reticle. I prefer the plex. But that's just my preference. |
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flashpoint
Optics Apprentice Joined: October/17/2008 Location: manresa Status: Offline Points: 105 |
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I have bought a Nikon Monarch 2,5-10X 50 nikoplex new,itwo week ago,it costs 389$ with UPS service to Spain
I think Monarch with exit pupil 50 has a very clear and resoluty image
I answered which other scope could be better: My other new scope (coming soon) Zeiss Conquest for 430$ (485 with UPS),not another better one from less money
Other users of optics talk,confirm me the better relation quality&price was for Monarch series
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yeah
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flashpoint
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A profesional teacher of snipping military school from Spain ,said to me Millet 4-16X 50 (BK81001) was very very good, it s for 350$ in USA. I haven t because they didn t sell to me ,because they said I am from abroad : ) . I respect their politics
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yeah
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Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
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take em!
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trigger29
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That's a far cry from $389 Tip, but you could buy it for me for Christmas if you like. Might PM you my address.
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Tip69
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Yea - its more than the $100 Boom mentioned - just giving him something to think about!
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take em!
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flashpoint
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See Conquest (44 almost same result 50), for only 430$ |
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