Reviews - Page 2 - Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x42 Riflescope, Matte Black, Mildot Reticle 8408 Reviews - NI-RS-Monarch-25-10x42-8408

Author: MusicMan (verified customer) , Professional musician and avid shooter, from Houston on May 16, 2012
Pros:  Good magnification to 200 yards Precise elevation and windage reticle calculation
Cons:  Difficult to low mount on a Kalashnikov rifle.
Would recommend:  yes

MusicMan wrote:

Bought my scope for distance Hog hunting with my Saiga 20 inch barrel 7.62x39. Don't want to get too near the critters! Shoots dead-on accuracy at 50 yards, within a 4 inch circle at 100 yards and inside a eight inch circle at 200 yards. Easy and accurate calculation of elevation and windage through the mildot reticle if you know your calibers trajectory. Had to use 1.147" ring height to get minimum clearance to use the stockbutt cheek rest using a Picatinny AK side rail. OpticsPlanet competitive price, free shipping and quick delivery on my purchase,

Author: Maurie Franklin (verified customer) from Brisbane Qld on Apr 22, 2012
Pros:  Clear, bright and like the aiming points
Cons:  Easy focus adjustment couold adjust unintentionally!
Would recommend:  yes

Maurie Franklin wrote:

Love it, haven't had a lot of use yet but much more clear than the scope it replaces!

Author: Texasshooter (verified customer) , shooting all my life, from San Antonio, Texas on Apr 13, 2012
Pros:  Good clear scope
Cons:  price
Would recommend:  yes

Texasshooter wrote:

I guess I was expecting more than I should have. When I compared the scope to my 40 yr old Redfield Widefield, I didn't see much if any difference. That being said I mounted the scope on compact 7mm-08 for my daughter to use. The first time out resulted in an Axis doe with one shot at 175 yds. I can't complain about the results.

Author: David (verified customer) , Avid range shooter and hunter. Own five Nikons., from Grand Rapids, MI on Mar 29, 2012
Pros:  Crystal clear, easy zoom and bright for price....
Cons:  None, well pleased
Would recommend:  yes

David wrote:

I recommend this product highly and without reservation.

Author: Paleras (verified customer) , former Marine, from Jax,Fl on Mar 26, 2012
Would recommend:  yes

Paleras wrote:

Best scope I ever used

Author: 1plinker (verified customer) , benchrest target shooter, bird hunter, from sonoma Ca on May 22, 2011
Pros:  excellent clarity & great price
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

1plinker wrote:

Excellent quality scope, great match w/my .308 and Burris extrema tactical rings. EZ mount, set-up and sight-in (on paper first shot). The Nikon hunting website and Spot-On allow you to match ballistics w/ the ammo you are using and the BDC reticle - Cool

Author: ghostdog (verified customer) from jacksonville, florida on Apr 3, 2011
Pros:  good price
Would recommend:  yes

ghostdog wrote:

Looks nice works good on my .223. Optics Planet ships fast.

Author: General Burleson (verified customer) , Hunter & Cowboy Action Shooter, from San Antonio, Texas on Mar 15, 2011
Pros:  Features, BCD, warranty
Cons:  none at present
Would recommend:  yes

General Burleson wrote:

Bought this scope for new .243 Browning A-Bolt II. Looked at Leupold and Zeiss in comparable price ranges. Leupold was $160 higher with the same sight. Zeiss not as bright. Stayed with Nikon - very pleased.

Author: Catch 22 (verified customer) , Avid shooter and hunter., from Cut-n-Shoot, Texas on Sep 5, 2010
Pros:  Really clear sight picture with no distortion at the edges,Looks great on my rifle,the cross hairs turn reddish/brown against a dark background, SUPER bright in low light at 2.5 magnifacation.
Cons:  The BDC is not quite right for my loads (but it beats nothing), the eye refief is a tad short for my rifle (Ruger Number One Stainless/Laminate)
Would recommend:  yes

Catch 22 wrote:

I don't think you can beat this scope for the money, it's the second Monarch I own and love them both.

Author: 1033218 (verified customer) , Makoto Shiono DATE: 9-Jul-2010 ORDER #: 1546930 REFERENCE #: 1033218 , from Tokyo on Aug 22, 2010
Would recommend:  yes

1033218 wrote:

While carrying rifle, eyepiece should not be moved. The rifle user is only one person. If eyepiece is moved, he have to adjust eyepiece again when he want to shoot the game. It gives the animal a moment to run. For hunting, I can NOT use this rifle scope without the adhesive that locks eyepiece.