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fwinn
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/30/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 79 |
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Posted: December/30/2006 at 18:46 |
I am looking at a nikon monarch gold. 2.5-10x50 or x56. I had a leupold lps that someone decided they needed more than me and am not looking at spending that much money again. I have all leupolds, but am looking at trying something different. I know the nikon probably won't compare to the lps, but i was going to see if anyone had one and had an opinion. thanks!!!!!!!!
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fwinn
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Also, my main interest is low light conditions. i do a lot of night varmint hunting, and the lps with a 3/4 moon or better i was good to go. Any other opinions welcomed.
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pyro6999
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i was you once and thought that too but now i only own nikon, you wont be getting the shaft with the nikon gold
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fwinn
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there is a 2.5-10x50 #4 german reticle new in the box on evil bay for $520, great deal at half the price. guess the best way to find out is pony up and buy one, if nothing else it will be a great scope for a rifle i don't moon hunt with and i can save my pennies if i'm not satisfied.
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pyro6999
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is there some special reason that you only hunt at night???
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fwinn
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i have better luck. i live in central tx and have a coyote and hog problem, and the hogs are very nocturnal. it's going to be mounted on a 7mm magnum, overkill for the coyotes, but i'm not worried about tearing them up, just want them gone. it's my utility piece that i bang around and don't worry about scratches. just a gun that i am alway comfortable with, it's what i deer hunt with as well. i like the low power of the monarch gold for night, and the large objective is a plus. i like the 56mm, but i already have the right rings for a 50, so it would save me some $ if i go with the 50.
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pyro6999
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ok thats understandable i wasnt sure what the scoop was, i will tell the story again i'm sure that its getting old but i too was a hardcore leupold fan at one time, but i'm over that now, and i've gone with nikon and burris and havent been anything but happy so far!! even got some hardcore bushnell banner/trophy guys to step up to a nikon prostaff, and you want to go from leupold to the monarch gold, wow that brings tears to my eyes! im like a proud parent at graduation!
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fwinn
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don't get me wrong, i'm not bashing leupold. i just want to weigh my options and see if there is something as good or better for the money. i have 5 leupolds and have never had a problem and really like them. the monarchs eye relief is the main reason i'm considering it as well and with the 50mm and side focus, it looks like a lot of scope for the money. i am just concerned about the quality of the glass compared to the leupold and the field of view.
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seattlesetters
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Quality of glass should be the least of your concerns....Nikon is considerably better than Leupold at any price point. |
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koshkin
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Leupold LPS is a pretty nice scope, but Nikon Monarch Gold is quite excellent as well. I have not compared the two side by side. but I have spent a little time with both. Optical quality should be pretty close. If anything, Nikon might be a bit better, but I can't say for sure without comparing side by side. For the money, Nikon is a better choice hands down.
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cheaptrick
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http://www.riflescopes.com/products/6617/new_nikon_2.5-10x50 _monarch_gold_30mm_riflescope.htm This it?
The Gold also comes with a BDC reticle, if your interested.
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fwinn
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yes, that's it. it's got a lot going for it as far as usefulness to me. i'm not looking to spend as much as i can, just have about a $500-600 budget and this fits well, but if there is something else that is as good or better for the same or less money, i'll take suggestions. thanks for the input so far, this is a neat forum.
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rootmanslim
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Nikon is better than Leupold at any price point??? Please list the independent labratory tests validating that statement. I have two 6.5-20s one a Nikon one a Leupold, shoot them both out to 600 yards and will be darned if I can see any difference between them. This site is overrun with opions and very very short of any independent research data.
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fwinn
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rootmanslim, which nikon and leupold models do you have? just curious for comparison purposes? |
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rootmanslim
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VX III and Monarch gold UCC both 6.5-20x40s
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tahqua
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fwinn, check out the sample list at SWFA. They have some good pricing on Nikon's and you will have customer support. http://www.samplelist.com/default.asp?display_num=10&mfg _selection=9&prod_type=1&hide_sold=false The 56mm lense would help some but I use a 50mm lense on a 3.5-10 Leupold for night time coyote hunting and it works great. I mounted a Surefire on my gun and it really works out nice for night time hunting. |
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cheaptrick
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Slim, I think you may have the standard Monarch with a 1" tube. (I have the 6.5-20x44mm Monarch lit Mil Dot.)
I don't think the Gold comes in that flavor. |
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Acenturian
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This site is a forum meaning it is a medium for open discussion. There does not have to be any "independent labratory test" validating anything. Matter of fact, if there was well then it would cease being a forum and would be a scientific think tank limited to scientist posting lab and research results.
On a side note, the Nikon Monrach and the Leupold VXIII will be so close I doubt anyone could really tell any difference. Personally, I'd buy the Monarch usually they are cheaper in price and I like to annoy the die hard Golden Ring fans out there.
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fwinn
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only problem i see on samplelist is it's a refurb with a 90 day warranty instead of lifetime. i think i will try one out, but gonna hunt out best deal, i'm not in a huge hurry with deer season ending and i'm not gonna have time to do any varmint hunting for a while.
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tahqua
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Koshkin comes pretty close |
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