Up North, look at it this way. Leupold has 82% light transmission. Nikon has 95%. The two scopes have the same magnification and will both do the job but the Nikon in my opinion is a better scope for less money. Thge Nikon will be brighter the Leupold will not. If you liked your other Monarch this one you will love also. Leupold makes wonderful scopes but you will be better off with a Nikon.

Why work when you can hunt???? Heck why work at all!!