Nikon Monarchs....
 

I've been in the market for a set of binoculars for a while.....and I know what some of you are gonna say....lol...(figure out what you want to spend.....then double it).

Anyways.....I looked at a pair of Nikon Monarchs.....and I think they'll suffice for what I want to use them for (all around use....from hunting to outdoor concerts....to ....anything). I typically hunt the woods.....so I wouldn't be looking over vast plains or anything like that. They woul dmostly be utilized for scouting....and for when I hunt in VA at my friends' lease (8 point min.).

Does anyone have any experience with these binoculars.....or know where I might get a deal on them? I'm thinking 8x42.

Thanks!

Jeff

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I don't have there bino's but I do have a couple of there scopes. I think they have great optics in them and a good coating system on the scopes anyway. I don't know what the price of the ones you are looking at is, but I also think the alaskan guide sereisfrom cabela's is a good optic. 8x42 are around 500$ and are great IMO.

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Jeff, I went through your exact quest last year and ended up with the Nikon Monarch ATBs; I'd just heard too many good things about them from every review. They were consistently scoring just under the $1,000+ binos in head-to-head comparisions.

I went with the 10x42's... Most bowhunters recommend 8x's, but I've loved my 10s... If I happen to sit out on a field edge, I think it gives me that much more "reaching" power to scrutinize stuff..

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I got them after comparing Leupold Cascades, and Alpens. I shoot a lot of 3D and plan to eventually end up at some IBO events, and that limits you to 8.5x, so I got the 8x42's. I hear now that Vortex has some good stuff too and I may try them out someday. I would love a 12x42 pair for local 3D events and hunting.

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I originally had bushnell trophys i think that cost about $175 then last year they broke so i spent $350 on the monach 10 x 42 and boy can i tell you these things are crystal clear.

I got mine in a gander mountain and told the guy what type of bushnell i had (now i know they weren't the top of the line bushnells) but when i brought those Nikon to my eyes i could clearly rear a sign all the way across the store that i could not make out with the same power bushnells. I think they are great and by the way my lens cap came off and after esnding them back to california to fix (no charge) i got them back in a week.

can't complain.

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Don't know anything about the Monarch but I have a pair of Steiner preditors that I really like. If I had to do it over again I would have gotten the Steiner Merlins. Check them both out. I think they are pretty tough to beat on clarity.

Tom

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Greg...Salcucco...Rick...rock:

I appreciate your responses.....and I've been looking around the net for a good price. I can buy them for $262 (8x42 in realtree). Should I just go ahead and jump on this?

Does anyone have a line on them that may be cheaper?

Thanks again for all of your responses.

Jeff

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I think I paid $320 or something like that for my Nikons last year... Sounds like a good deal.

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http://www.swfa.com/c-646-nikon-monarch-atb-binoculars.aspx

usually pretty reasonalbe on binos and scopes, so I'd say you're getting a deal

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I just bought a pair of them and I really love them.

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If possible you should also look at Vortex binoculars. They have an awsome warranty ( lifetime transferable ) and are getting rave reviews.

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Well....I'm now at $259.00!

I'll probably own a pair before I go home, tonight....lol.

jeff

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i got a set of 8.5x56 monarchs. they are pretty darn sweet. from the 40 yd stakes last weekend - there wasn't 1 12 ring i couldn't see - except for a dime sized one on a 38 yd turkey and a 20 yd turkeythat were shot up. i took 2nd.

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Sounds like gibblets hooked on 3D now......haha! And I got my Monarchs on ebay for 239+ shipping.

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I bought a pair of 8x42s in the camo 2 years ago on Ebay for $230...They are good binos...Get one on those bino buddies and you never know you are wearing them...

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I'd check Ebay. In fact, I'm constantly doing that for Monarch 8x42s. Some good deals there, some not-so-good. I'm definitely going to pick some up, just a matter of when I get some cash. My wife just reminded me to pay another bill, so it probably won't be today. I just bought a Nikon rangefinder, and too many toys in too short a time is not a good thing (its a great thing, but my wife would disagree...) There's a good article in this months american hunter about mid range binoculars and what makes one pair better than the next, etc. One thing that they mention is that you sacrifice brightness for higher magnification. Also, if I decide to do any serious 3D, I don't want to be buying optics I can't use. Also, the lower magnification will probably require a little less of a steady hand. I've pretty much decided that Nikon Monarch ATBs in 8x42 is what I'll be getting. Black or camo... doesnt really matter. I like camo tho, lol. Maybe when I sell my old rangefinderor my old truck I'll start bidding...

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I bought a pair of 10x42 ATB's in the camo about 1.5 yr ago for around $280 (had a $25 gift certificate and bargained with cabela's for showing two different prices in two different catalogs). Previously I was using some cheap Bushnell's and there is night and day difference between the two. I love the Nikon's; plenty of power, not too heavy or bulky, and well within my price range. Plus there's a 25 yr. warranty (I'll give you my final opinion when I get mine back...one of the ball detents in the eye cup fell out which causes it to come off track). Aside from this little issue these bino's have served me well...during the season and off-season!

On a side note, buy yourself one of the bino buddy's that's straps around and under your shoulders....these things are great!

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you can bet your hind end on that matt. i was shooting with a fellow i make strings for - who frikkin shot 22 up on a 25 target course on a steep mountain. dude was on fire. he won, buti haven't thought about winning yet.funny enough i shoot a lot better when my biggest desire is to exectue the shot with proper form and not worry about the arrow or my score.

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I bought the 8x42 ATB's in HD, today.

$257.00 (Incl. shipping).

Thanks for all of your help, guys.

Jeff