RE: Nikon Monarch, Buckmaster and Leupold vx3
I own some buckmasters in the 4.5 - 14 x 40 ..... great scopes.....
I own some Nikon Monarchs in 4 - 16 x 42 and 5 - 20 x 44 ..... better scopes ......
Don't like the Leupolds on price / value of scope...... no better than a Nikon Monarch but more expensive.... Not even sure if the VXIII is up to Monarch standards these days but they definitely cost more.
The 16 and 20 power Nikons are wonderful scopes, and while I do use the 5 - 20 and love it completely, some cannot use a scope that long ( distance ) ..... The 4 - 16 might be a better choice, or the 3 - 12 would be the bottom I would consider..... Some folks say don't get a scope that big, but I'll put it to you like this..... If you buy the 3 - 9 , you never have 14 or 16 or 20 if you need it .... But a 3 - 12 , 4 - 16 or a 5 - 20 all have a 9X or 12X on them if you need it ...... always get more scope than you think you'll need ..... then you have it when you want it....
I own them all,so I can speak with knowledge...
God Bless
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