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 5 by kcm270 Nikon Monarch 5-20x, BDC
The scope is bright, at least up to 16x. From 16-20x, it looked a bit dim to me, but it was cloudy and sprinkling snow when I took it out. Below 16x, which is 99.9% of my shooting, it was perfect. And on pronghorn hunts, it'll probably still be bright at 20x.
Good, precise, adjustments, 1/8" clicks. 3 sets of knobs including some great target knobs to click windage.
I have not taking it out to compare the various points on the scope to see if they are as Nikon predicts, but I'm pleased so far. Nikon has some errors on their software, the BC for the Berger 30-185 in the 300 WSM should be over .500, but they have it as 0.281, the sectional density of the bullet. So, don't take their numbers for granted.
Overall, a very nice scope, and a good bargain. I like it. Bought it for long range shooting, as I doubt I'll shoot anything at 1000 yds, but I want to practice to that range.
April 27, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by bigfishken Best scope out there for the money!
Leuopolds are great but this is my top choice...I have 3 on various cal. rifles and have never been disappointed with them. Can't go wrong with this scope!
October 18, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by airforcecop worth the money
I had bought a 30-06 Savage rifle combo model 111, from bass pro. They pretty much put on the cheapest bushnell scope possible at the Savage arms Factory and do not tighten it down so my scope lenses shattered and the cross hairs broke while shooting the rifle. Bass pro credited me over 100 dollars toward any other scope and I was to pay the difference instead of just telling me that they would send it back to savage arms.
* NOTE* I am not saying that they would do this again for anyone an dget teh dame deal.But it was the managers desicion. So I decided on getting th 2.5-10X50 Nikon Monarch III, with the BDC recticle, the BDC recticle is a great and useful feature allowing you to sight the cross hairs in at 100 and then the small circles below go from 200-500. Instantly I noticed the clarity is crisp and clear. the 50mm allows maximum amount of light in during dusk and dawn. The 2.5-10 allows for a wider range of maginfication.You can also ajust your parallax. spending a little more on a scope makes the difference.you have to look at it as a long term investment, do I want to spend 100 buck on a scope and possibly have to buy another, or spend more and get a better quality Scope. The Nikon monarch 3 is a big step up from the Nikon Prostaff. it is easy to sight in. the only down side is if you have along action on you bolt action rifle you will need to get different mounts to make it fit!
like I said amazing deal amazing scope.And I am satisfied with it at teh range and I am looking forward to using it this october opening day!
September 12, 2010
Rated 4 out of 5 by Reelintense Great Scope
Used for the 1st time last season, so had to get one for myself. Great clarity in low light situations. Eye relief is very generous, & adjustments are easily altered.
Great product for the money...
August 25, 2010
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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.
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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 helpsAnswers
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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:
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.
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I would use a 50mm or larger with 9x18 or something in that size,A:
Nikon monarch 4-16x42Answers
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yes, but make sure you get the right size, I use butler creek flip up or bikini covers on all my rifles and pistols scopes. never had any trouble with any of them. hope this helpsAnswers
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yes , but! if you use anything over 40mm you will need tall mounts, I have a 40mm on mine with see thru rings so i can use the iron sights. hope this helpsDetails:
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 placeA:
Mine is 1/4 MOA so I would have to say no.Details:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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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:
yes it does. I put it on my Savage 30-06 and it is a useful feature!A:
Yes...
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Yes, that is the exact scope I have.A:
Yes, Great choice for a Very High Quality Scope. ! Lots of features for the money !
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Click on the view details button. Under size, the reticle featured in the scope is listed out.
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