Nikon® Monarch™ Rifle Scopes

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It took Nikon 90 years to compile the data and invent the processes that created the Monarch, all the while challenging not only the limits set by others, but also the limits of optical science itself! Its reputation is anchored by Eye Box ocular technology, which boasts an impressive 4x zoom range and 4" of constant, non-critical eye relief. With its massive ocular lens, the Monarch is able to deliver huge, exceptionally bright, high resolution sight picture and maximum field of view. The entire optical system is engineered to provide you with a bright, sharp, flat sight picture and light transmission up to 95%! At the same time, the length of each scope has been minimized, enabling it to be mounted on virtually any rifle. 1/4-MOA positive click reticle adjustments (1/8-MOA on 5–20x44 and 6–24x50 models) ensure confident sight-in and field adjustments. Interchangeable Turret Technology allows you to customize turret knobs and caps, and a locking side focus knob on the turret (except 2.5–10x models) allows for precise parallax adjustment maintenance at virtually any range. The rugged capabilities of each scope are guaranteed to perform at 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof levels.
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BDC = Bullet Drop Conpensating Reticle
NP = Nikoplex Standard Reticle
Nikon® BDC Reticle
Nikon's Bullet Drop Compensating (BDC) reticle compensates for trajectory to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. Unique system integrates a series of small ''ballistic circles'', each subtending 2"@100 yards, allowing unimpeded targeting. Provides aiming points out to 500 yards with a 100-yard sight-in for standard centerfire cartridges and 600 yards with a 200-yard sight-in for magnum cartridges. FOV = field of view at 100 yards, given in feet.
Nikon® Monarch™ Scopes - Totally Redesigned!
While ruggedness and waterproof integrity are important virtues in a riflescope, it's the absolute mechanical precision and overall optical perfection that separate Monarch scopes from all the others. The heart of the Monarch is the advanced Ultra ClearCoat® optical system, a proprietary blend of Nikon's legendary glass and anti-reflective multicoatings that bump light transmission to the theoretical maximum. All feature quick-focus eyepieces and positive click hand-turn windage and elevation adjustments for convenience, speed and minimum motion. Manufacturer's full lifetime warranty.
Key:
BDC = Bullet Drop Conpensating Reticle
NP = Nikoplex Standard Reticle
Nikon® BDC Reticle
Nikon's Bullet Drop Compensating (BDC) reticle compensates for trajectory to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. Unique system integrates a series of small ''ballistic circles'', each subtending 2"@100 yards, allowing unimpeded targeting. Provides aiming points out to 500 yards with a 100-yard sight-in for standard centerfire cartridges and 600 yards with a 200-yard sight-in for magnum cartridges. FOV = field of view at 100 yards, given in feet.
Nikon® Monarch™ Scopes - Totally Redesigned!
While ruggedness and waterproof integrity are important virtues in a riflescope, it's the absolute mechanical precision and overall optical perfection that separate Monarch scopes from all the others. The heart of the Monarch is the advanced Ultra ClearCoat® optical system, a proprietary blend of Nikon's legendary glass and anti-reflective multicoatings that bump light transmission to the theoretical maximum. All feature quick-focus eyepieces and positive click hand-turn windage and elevation adjustments for convenience, speed and minimum motion. Manufacturer's full lifetime warranty.
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by ColoradoMike Great Scope
I purchased this scope to replace my aging Leupold 3x9. I mounted the scope and took it to the range, preparing it for the upcoming antelope season. I was impressed. After sighting it in at 100 yards, I dialed in the rough estimate on where my ballistics showed on the turrets. First shots at 300 yards hit dead on. I was surprised, I could hit a clay bird at that distance consistently. I then dialed in the turrets and took 3 shots at 500 yards, hitting the center of the target each time. The scope is clear and very dependable when turning the turrets back and forth all day long. I shot/dialed in the turrets at all different ranges to ensure when I got back to 100 yards, there was no delta in my first shots. Incredibly, the gun was consistent at all yardages. I plan on taking it out next week for up to a 1000 yards to see what I can do. One big worry I had on this scope was the return to zero at 100 yards after moving the scope via the turrets all day, and each time it was back to zero at 100 yards.
June 27, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5Â by puddgy not as expected
I recently bought a monarch 6-24 rifle scope. i am used to shooting a 3/8 dot at 100 yards. this scope crosshairs completely covers a 1in dot at 100 yards. it looks like it has got 4x4post and 2x4cross hairs. it was my falt for ordering this scope . I contacted technical support at Nikon to see if they could change crosshairs at my expense. they said no that they don't rework scopes. i made a mistake by buying nikon but it won't happen again.
February 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by josh1111 best scope for the price
this is the best scope i have ever used for the price it is crystal clear has excellent light perception easy to sight and hard to knock off
November 27, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Jdswampman Good Scope
I put the nikon monarch scope on my 7mm mag rifle and it's one of the best scopes I have bought so far. The optics are very clear and I was able to set the scope very quickly I would defiantly recommend this scope
April 29, 2011
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What is the difference between the Buckmaster BDC And Monarch BDC? What would you recommend?
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Scope will be for Remington R 25 308.?Will be hunting deer hogs and bear 100 yds- 300yds; what would you recommend?
(I want a scope with BDC)
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i have a prostaff and a monarch both with bdc reticle and they are both identical bdc reticle so i would assume the buckmaster is the same also.Top 500 Contributor
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which ever is cheaper, I think the buckmaster is, the reason is because I think from what you have said you will most likely knock it around alot, they are both fine scopes but one is nicer looking than the other, lol, hope this helpsQ:Â
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What Monarch rifle scope would be the best for my Browning X-bolt .300 Winchester Mag?
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depends on how far your shots are going to be. my farthest shots would be about 300 yards and i have the 2.5x10x42.A:Â
I put the Nikon Monarch 4-16 x 40 SF on my Browning BAR Safari .308 and it was a nice fit. Love this scope.Top 500 Contributor
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I would use a 50mm or larger with 9x18 or something in that size,A:Â
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Sufficient elevation (clicks) available to go from an 800-yard setting up to 1000 yards?Answers
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I would say yes depending on what round you are shooting. example: 300 win mag, 7mm mag, 338 win mag and so on yes. even 308, 30-06 i would say yes but 45-70 or any 300 and above grain bullet not in a mag. the arc of the bullet will be all over the placeDetails:Â
Using a Monarch BDC scope for Colorado Hunting-best choice??3-12 X 42 or 2.5-10 X 50 ???
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2.5x10x50 or larger, you need long range, even 56 mm if you can find one, remember, get tall scope rings and get good ones,A:Â
Depends on your shot distances and light situations. If you are taking shorter shots and have good light, 3-12 x 42 is fine. If you take longer shots and hunt in low light situations that 50mm will make a big difference.A:Â
I like the smaller 40 or 44mm objectives only because all the 50mm scopes I've owned ALWAYS get bumped off during traveling and handling. It's easy to bump that big fat end because it sticks out so much on the sides of the rifle as well as the top.Answers
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yes' but get a 50mm if shooting long rangeA:Â
I have a savage 300 win mag and I used a cheap leupold rifleman for a few years so I would have no problem using a monarch. They are decent scopes.A:Â
Absolutely...Great all around scope.
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Manufacturers full lifetime warranty.From what I hear, its a fool proof warranty.
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Don't know what kind of warranty it has, but I have just about all Nikon products and the one that i had trouble with, I contacted Nikon and Paid Shipping and they fixed it free. And it was 6 yrs old and by fault, I dropped it 30 ft onto a rock out of a tree stand. That says a lot in my book.Answers
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example 2x16 is focus, 2 to 16 times, 40mm, 50mm, is amount of area it will see and how much light you get, that said, if you are hunting say 100 t0 300 yds 40mm is fine, if longer its still fine but i like 50mm, hope this helpsA:Â
also the 2.5-10 means the scope allows you to see 2.5 up 10 times that the human eye can see on it own.Top 25 Contributor
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For example, lets use the 2.5 X 10 - 50 BDCThe first two numbers represent the magnification range of the scope, so in this example on the low end it is a 2.5X magnification and will go all the way up to 10X magnification. The third number is the diameter of the lens, in this case 50mm. Lastly the information that follows in what style reticle the scope has, in this case BDC stands for Bullet Drop Compensate which has multiple aim points for different distances.
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if the discription dosn"t say BDC, it dosen"tA:Â
yes it does. I put it on my Savage 30-06 and it is a useful feature!A:Â
Yes...Top 25 Contributor
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Yes, that is the exact scope I have.A:Â
Yes, Great choice for a Very High Quality Scope. ! Lots of features for the money !



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