RE: Nikon Monarch vs. Leupold VX-III ?
I'd second the Conquest with the Rapid Z 600. I prefer it over the Z 800. I like Leuppy's with the B&C reticle, and very much dislike the Nikon BDC reticle. Another possibility would be the new Sightron Big Sky's with the HHR reticle. It's just enough without being cluttered.