I just bought the Browning (private labeled by Bushnell to 3200-series specs) in 3-9 x 40 this am. I didn't get a chance to do sxs comparisons with the Monarchs this time, but I was so impressed with the 3200 last week that I went ahead & "pulled the trigger". Plus, it was on closeout, & it was just going too cheap!

FWIW, I compared the Monarch to the 4200, VXIII, and Conquest at the time of my last purchase, & my eyes putthat particular Nikonin 4th place in that particular lineup. No, I don't hold any bias against Nikon: I own 2 ProStaffs, & am well-pleased with both.

When I compared the 3200 to the 4200 last week, I could scarcely discern any difference between the two. Again, this is my experience only: your mileage may vary.

In the end, I decided that the 3200 (and the Browning, by extension...) was good enough, and that tons more research and overanalyzing wouldn't make me any happier. Besides, there's always the next scope...

If you're interested, they've got the Browning in 5-15x50 AO for $200: http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?contentID=productDetail&ammoGroup=&a mp;brand=BH&prodID=BH885154M

Good Luck,

FC