I love my Nikon scopes!
3- Monarchs 5.5 X16(all older pre-side focus)
2- Buckmasters 4.5X12 & 6X18
3- Prostaffs 3X9
All of these scopes are over 5 years old. Still bright and clear.
IMHO Nikon is the best you can buy for the dollar spent. There are better scopes,I am sure, but not for the money.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!