scope comparison

I'm in the market for a new scope. I would like some input for comparison between the bushnell elite 6500 tactical 2.5-16x42 and the nikon monarch 4-16x42 with optional target turrets. any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Hi,

Both of these are excellent scopes and are absolutely in the same class. The extra magnification range of the Elite 6500 can certainly be a benefit for hunting or closer range shooting, but if all you are doing is shooting at a target range, it is not necessary. If you're just punching paper, you can go with the Monarch 4-16, or if you really want to work on tight grouping (and have an accurate enough rifle) you can go with the Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30x50 Tactical, but the higher power is best saved for brighter days. All of these offer fantastic image quality and reliability for the price.