Nikon Monarch 4-16x42
06-27-2012, 04:14 PM
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Nikon Monarch 4-16x42
I am looking for a new scope for my .300 Win Mag. I am almost sold on the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42.
My problem is choosing the reticle. I have talked myself out of the BDC reticle, I just don't think I will like the circles. I am leaning towards the Mil Dot reticle. Has anyone had any experience with this reticle? If so, pros and cons?
I am still open to a different brand of scope, but I am about 80-90% sure I will get the nikon.
Thanks for your time,
Trent
My problem is choosing the reticle. I have talked myself out of the BDC reticle, I just don't think I will like the circles. I am leaning towards the Mil Dot reticle. Has anyone had any experience with this reticle? If so, pros and cons?
I am still open to a different brand of scope, but I am about 80-90% sure I will get the nikon.
Thanks for your time,
Trent
09-02-2012, 10:47 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I am not a big fan of the Monarch line, but that is no doubt that in the $350 price the Monarch is a good value scope. At full MSRP, I would argue you can do better for the $$$.
Not sure where you are looking to buy .. but I have used Optics Planet for other Nikon products. Last time I looked the price of this scope was about $340.
Not sure where you are looking to buy .. but I have used Optics Planet for other Nikon products. Last time I looked the price of this scope was about $340.
09-06-2012, 01:32 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 204
I have the 2.5-10x42 with the standard plex. The glass seems pretty decent to me for the price I paid for it. Nikon will do CDS turrets for your specific load if you send them the information. They also have customer support on their website to show you how to use it. I haven't gone that route yet as I am still trying to find a load that my new 6.5x55 will shoot.
