Reviews - Nikon Monarch 2-8x32 Matte Riflescope, Reticles Nikon Monarch 2-8 x 32mm Matte Riflescope - BDC Reticle Reviews - NI-RS-Monarch-2-8x32-8438

Author: IronFather83 (verified customer) from Clarksville, TN on Jan 15, 2013
Pros:  Light weight, bright optics, BDC
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

IronFather83 wrote:

I purchased this scope to mount on a custom made Browning BLR chambered in .35 Whelen. I wanted a scope that could be used in thick cover and still be able to reach out to 400 yards. This one did the trick! The scope is light weight and very bright at dawn and dusk. The BDC is great and using Nikon's SpotOn website program I was able to get exact drop for my prefered load. So far this year the rifle/scope combo has accounted for a 200lbs 11 point buck at 35 yards, an 800lbs Nilgai bull at 177 yards, and a 300lbs Nilgai cow at 300 yards. Couldn't be more pleased!

Author: batonrouge70810 (verified customer) from Baton Rouge, LA on Sep 3, 2012
Pros:  Inexpensive, great low light, clear
Cons:  No scope cover, comes with flip up covers
Would recommend:  yes

batonrouge70810 wrote:

Love it. Put this on a 45-70. Great at low light conditions and very clear view.

Author: Dennis Potts from Granada Hills, CA on May 25, 2012
Pros:  Excellent viewing of target in all conditions, holds zeroing even when bumped around.
Cons:  A bit heavy, but worth it weight in gold.
Would recommend:  yes

Dennis Potts wrote:

Most excellent scope for the money.

Author: Chilly (verified customer) , Denver Sportsmen, from Denver on Oct 11, 2011
Pros:  BDC
Cons:  Plastic cover
Would recommend:  yes

Chilly wrote:

The Nikon scopes are all a great value. I cannot tell an discernible difference between this and the Prostaff Models. I have 2 Monarch's and 6 Prostaff. I love the BDC and can tap 1 by 1 ft steel @ 500 yards and see the marks with my 7mm. That is all the clarity I need with both the Monarch and Prostaff models. I did break the plastic flip cover off within 5 min of shooting @ the range. I was happy it happened there.

Author: TNHunter (verified customer) from Johnson City, TN on Jan 12, 2011
Pros:  Clear optics, BDC reticle, Great value, includes snap up scope covers, lifetime warranty
Cons:  Haven't found any yet
Would recommend:  yes

TNHunter wrote:

This is a great scope, very clear optics. Narrowed down to Nikon vs Leupold. Comparing specs side by side, a comparable Leupold was $100 more. Very happy with this scope. Mounted with Burris tactical rail on Rem 700 and Burris Signature Zee Rings. Really like the mounts too. Easy install with no lapping.

Author: RB (verified customer) , use this tripod for a chronograph with handload development, from Fresno, CA on Dec 25, 2010
Pros:  Exceptional flexibility, from a true 2-power to a full 8-power, great eye-relief for heavy calibres
Cons:  a sunshade is not readily available
Would recommend:  yes

RB wrote:

This is an ideal scope for hunting 'up close' using 2-power as well as out to 400 yards. The eye-relief is a safe 3.8" to 4.0" for use with heavy calibres. I've used this Nikon model on lightweight 338 WM rifles that generate some reassuring recoil as well as on 416 Rigby with 6000 ftlb loads. The scopes have all held their zero point and integrity without compromise. With the good eye relief I have never experienced a 'magnum eyebrow' with either calibre. On clarity, the scope meets the high expectations associated with the Nikon name. The only time that I have had a problem was when facing toward a setting sun. There was visual light flooding that might have been prevented if a 3 inch sunshade was attached. (Sunshades are not readily available for this model, which is an oversight by Nikon.) On tracking, (that is, the ability of the scope to move its reticle position as predicted and directed by the 1/4 MOA clics of the adjustment turrets) the Nikon makes sighting in easy and ...
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Author: bluemudddiver from Warsaw Mo. on Oct 28, 2010
Pros:  Clear optics Great eye relief
Cons:  BDC not good for small calibers ok for larger ones.
Would recommend:  yes

bluemudddiver wrote:

The very best in optics! Priced outstanding!

Author: Lindsay (verified customer) , Keen rifleman, from Wellington, New Zealand on Mar 26, 2010
Pros:  Build Quality, Optics, Eye relief, Zoom range
Cons:  Bulky (if interchangeable) turrets
Would recommend:  yes

Lindsay wrote:

Bought to sit on a Sako Quad. Impeccable build quality; bright and clear optics; smooth, firm zoom; accurate and repeatable adjustments; generous and constant eye relief; deep objective "hood". Seems very similar to a VX3 2.5-8 Leupold, but better value. Ocular housing seems bulky relative to the [32mm] objective, and the standard adjustment turrets (interchangeable for other factory types) are a bit bulky, but that's being picky: I'd buy another one...

Author: mgilderd (verified customer) from Chester, Vermont on Mar 7, 2009
Pros:  BDC, clarity.
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

mgilderd wrote:

Excellent scope, love the Nikon's.