Nikon Scopes

[mattydski 560]

Hi,

looking to invest in some new glass for a varmint rifle I am building.

Thinking along the lines of Nikon Monach 3 in 5-20, or 4-16, 50mm obj.

 

So, anybody have anything like it?

First hand experiences only please!!

 

How do theses compare to similar priced Leupolds??

 

And no, I cant go in to my local gunshop and have a look....cause no one in the areas sell anything remotely similar...............but............"they can order me one"

 

Matty

[RicW 67]

In as far as scopes are concerned I cannot comment. BUT I have done a lot of serious photography and believe you me Nikon glass is as good as any in the world. If you like the spec of the sight go for it.

 

Ric

[Mr_Logic 5]

I had a 4-16x42 Monarch for a day or so. Only sent it back because it didn't fit on my CZ527 due to the high bolt lift.

 

Optically very good, would recommend. Can't comment on tracking etc as I didn't get to zero

[waidmann 105]

i had a 4-16 x50 on a 8mm mauser( not the best choice for the caliber i know )

couldn't fault it. kept zero,not bad in low light(night shooting pigs by moon not lamping),good adjustment.

sold it on the rifle.

[mattydski 560]

Thanks for the comments so far. Mr L, not using a 527 action on the Hornet, so should be ok!

If all goes to plan, I will be using a Anschutz Action. Its currently not a bad shooter, managed just over a half inch group with it in the 2 foot of snow, blizzard conditions, and blowing a houlie...

So it may be staying as standard for a bit!!

[andy s410c 63]

Mattydski,i have a Nikon Monarch 6.5-20x44 AG on my AA S410 & it's a fantastic scope.Had it for 4 yrs now & it's never lost zero once.I use it for lamping also & it's a clear as a bell.I've never used Leupold,Zeiss,etc but for the money Nikon will give them a run for their money..well i would think so .

 

When i have the cash i'll be changing the scope on my 22 LR to a 3-9x50 Fieldmaster & when i purchase my .17 HMR in the summer it'll more than likely have a Monarch sat on the top of it .

 

For me the build quality is excellent & the glass is pin sharp even at max mag...have a look at them,i'm sure you won't be dissapointed

[mattydski 560]

Thanks Andy, all good news so far.Don't stop now everyone, keep it coming! Matty

 

Would like to know if anyone has compared to them to Similar priced Leupolds??

Edited December 30, 2009 by mattydski

[Mr_Logic 5]

I have compared them to my VX-IIIs.

 

VX-III is better, but not by much, and it was a 50mm front on the Leupold and 42 on the Nikon

 

One area where they are destroyed by Leupold is adjustment range - 40-odd MOA on the Nikon, 95+ on the Leupold, but I doubt that will be an issue for Hornet - it was for me as some of the rifles go to 1000 yards.

[welshdragon 6]

Hi mattydski ive got a NIKON MONARCH TITANIUM NIKOPLEX 5.5-16.5X44OA a cracking scope on my rimmy very happy with it good glass very clear.

 

atb W.D

[jamie g 17]

look at the bushnel;l elite there around the same price. and better then both imo.

[mattydski 560]

You could be right Jamie, Its shame I always have to buy on spec, not on my own opinion.

 

 

This is financially an option.....

 

http://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk/productDetails.php?categoryId=12446420471305&product=Bushnell+Elite+6500+Rifle+Scope+2.5-16x50+-+Mildot

[RicW 67]

Matty -

 

I should have pointed out that the build quality of Nikon cameras is also very high. There must be some reason why they are by far the most popular cameras with the press! A friend of mine is a doctor, and he was out one day when he had an emergency call-out. He dived into his Landy and took off flat out, and saw his Nikon in the rear view mirror fly through the air and hit the deck at about 25 per; he'd left it on the roof! He retrieved it feeling decidedly gloomy about the prospects of taking any more pics with it. Two small dents in the body and it worked perfectly.

 

Assuming that they build their sights to the same standard they have to be worth considering very seriously.

 

Ric