Nikon rifle scopes.

[dave dog]

What are these scopes like.

 

Need to get another scope when i get my new rifle, will need another scope for my 22.250. I was thinking of getting one of the Nikon's Monarch range something with side paralax ones.

 

Just wonder if any one out there has or knows of any body who use one, would like to know what they are like. Before parting with the pennies.

 

Dave.

[Beardo]

i've got a newish Monarch 3 6-24x50 on my .17hmr - comparable with the higher end Leupolds, nice scope

also have an older Monarch 3.5-10x50 on my .22lr, again a good scope comparable with Leupold - this used to be my .223 scope before i went up to a Swarovski.

all in all i'd recommend them as i said on par with Leupold.

The Monarch X is a whole different ball game - even better quality

[trxnav]

very good scopes mate like said on par with leupold but not quite as expensive i have a fieldmaster i an now selling in trading post but i all so have a monarch 3 2.5-10x50 with the bdc reticle which are very good optics dont use this because i have night vision on the rifle now.

[Beardo]

this is fairly accurate i'd say...

 

The scale below was formed by SWFA sales staff, customer service, pro-staff and owners using personal experience, customer input and facts supplied by the manufacturers. The ranking system is based on the following criteria.

 

 

51% Optical Quality - How bright and clear the scope is.

 

15% Specifications - Field of view, eye relief, weight, adjustment travel, etc.

 

15% Durability - How do they with stand the test of time.

 

12% Special Features & Options - Proprietary items (reticles, design, turrets), Zoom ratio.

 

7% Warranty & Customer Service - How good are they.

 

0% Value - Bang for your buck. This criteria has been removed due to O.T. member input.

 

In order to maintain the scale's simplicity we are not listing every single manufacture and only major manufactures will have several of their brands listed. This scale also does not have discontinued brands or products like the old U.S.A. made Redfields, Japan Tasco or Japan Simmons Aetec. This scale is heavily weighted toward HUNTING as being the application the scope will be used for.

 

This scale will be kept current with changes that the manufacturers are making that affect their rank. Many of the lower end companies have been bought and sold a lot recently and while the names have stayed the same......the product has not.

 

2009 Riflescope Rating Scale (best at top - worst at bottom)

 

Leica ER, Swarovski Z6, Zeiss Victory

 

Kahles C - CL & CSX, Premier Reticle, Schmidt & Bender

 

Kahles KX, U.S. Optics, Swarovski PH & American Lightweight

 

Bushnell Elite 6500, Leupold VX-7, Nightforce NXS, IOR Valdada, Vortex Razor

 

Bushnell Elite 4200, Leupold VX-3, Nikon Monarch & Monarch X, Zeiss Conquest

 

Leupold Mark 4 VX III & VX-L, Meopta, Nikon Monarch Gold & Titanium, Sightron SIII & S2 Big Sky, Vortex Viper

 

Burris Black Diamond Signature Select XTR & Euro Diamond, Pentax Lightseeker, Trijicon Accupoint, Weaver Grand Slam

 

Bushnell Elite 3200, Leupold VX-II, Millet Tactical/Buck Gold, Nikko Stirling, Nikon Buckmaster, Sightron SI & SII, Vortex Crossfire & Diamondback, Super Sniper Fixed

 

Burris Fullfield II & Timberline, Leupold Rifleman & VX-I, Leatherwood, Mueller, Nikon ProStaff, Simmons

 

Barska, Sightmark, Swift, Truglo

 

BSA, Tasco, Yukon

 

ATN, Leapers, NcStar

Edited February 22, 2010 by nickbeardo

[bk]

Surprised the Burris is so low down.

[gixer1]

Don't suppose it says where the Swarovski Habicht PV scopes come?

[Beardo]

i'd imagine on par with the Kahles KX, U.S. Optics, Swarovski PH & American Lightweight

[bk]

Who compiled the list?

[Beardo]

The scale below was formed by SWFA sales staff, customer service, pro-staff and owners using personal experience, customer input and facts supplied by the manufacturers.

 

as per the post!

[bk]

lol oh yeah

 

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