All of the Monarch 2-7's I see advertised are close-outs. According to Nikon's website (link), they no longer make a 2-7x in the Monarch series. The only 2-7x they currently list is a Pro-Staff, and it's a shotgun model. I would have been rather upset if they sent me one of these as a replacement.

The new 2.5-10x is a VERY different scope than the one I sent them, for sure, but I am glad that they decided to replace my scope with one in the same price bracket as my original. Having stuff break on you sucks, but I am glad Nikon tried their best to make it right. I have spent more on outdoor products, and gotten worse customer service.

I have no intention of putting this new scope on the rifle my old 2-7x came off. I will get a compact replacement for it.....maybe a close-out 2-7x Monarch.

In the meantime, my .338 Edge really likes the new 2.5-10x Monarch.