Reviews - Nikon Monarch 4-16x50 Side Focus Riflescope, Matte Black w/BDC Reticle Reviews - NI-RS-MON50SF-8440

Author: Al D (verified customer) , Amateur marksman, from Placerville CA on Mar 29, 2013
Pros:  Good Value
Cons:  Non I can think of
Would recommend:  yes

Al D wrote:

This is my 3rd Nikon scope. Performs well. I don't think i would buy another brand based on what I have. #4 coming soon.

Author: jkedinger (verified customer) from West Bend WI on Mar 25, 2013
Pros:  Clear glass
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

jkedinger wrote:

Pretty nice scope for the money. You'd pay at least $100 more for a comparable Leuopold.

Author: fusionstein (verified customer) , target shooter, hunter, from Mackinaw, IL on Feb 21, 2013
Pros:  Great glass and coatings, parallax adjustment
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

fusionstein wrote:

Cheaper than the Leupold and comes with parallax adjust. Extremely happy with my purchase. Mounted on a Remington 700 Varmint .308.

Author: pleopard (verified customer) from owens cross roads AL on Feb 11, 2013
Pros:  Excellent for low light conditions ( e.g. early morning )
Cons:  A little expensive
Would recommend:  yes

pleopard wrote:

I love mine, it is everything I expected. It cost me a pretty penny but I don't mind as I got a lot for my money

Author: alh71 (verified customer) from Cedar Park, TX on Nov 15, 2012
Pros:  Crisp, bright picture in the optics.
Cons:  Large size scope
Would recommend:  yes

alh71 wrote:

Love the clear, bright picture that this Nikon scope provides. One of the best I have seen. Not the most compact scope though. Buying from Optics Planet was fast and easy!

Author: johnmax from Maryville, MO on Nov 3, 2012
Would recommend:  yes

johnmax wrote:

Wonderful scope. Works great. Will be better when i get spot on figured out better.

Author: tford43 (verified customer) , Hunter, bench shooter, from Texas on Nov 1, 2012
Pros:  Features, Price
Cons:  Clarity, Sight Window, Brightness
Would recommend:  yes

tford43 wrote:

I purchased the Nikon Monarch 4x15-50 for my new Tikka 7mm. I use Leupold VXIIs on my other guns but though I would give the Nikon a chance. After looking at this scope on line and talking with a local gun dealer, I thought it would be a good scope. I liked the features and BDC option. After getting my new rifle in and mounting the scope, I took off to the range (took all 3 of my 7mms, two with Leupolds). After zeroing in the Nikon, I spent time shooting each rifle. I noticed that on the Leupolds, I could pick up the target quickly and target was very crisp and clear. When I would go back to the Nikon, I had a harder time picking up the target and had to be 100% in the center of the scope to see the target. If I moved my head slightly the image would white out and at 100yds the target was not as bright and crisp. After shooting and looking through all of the scopes, I was very disappointed in the image quality of the Nikon. Needless to say, I have removed the Nikon from my gun and have ...
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Author: Sec29 (verified customer) from Manilla IA on Aug 16, 2012
Pros:  BDC Reticle
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Sec29 wrote:

Mounted easily. Zeroed quickly. Clear sight picture. The BDC reticle is awesome. It works just as indicated by Nikon. Fast delivery from Optics Planet---as always.

Author: Wilson (verified customer) from Swartz Creek, Michigan on Jul 4, 2012
Pros:  Crystal clear optics; good contrasted rectile; and easy focus eyepiece.
Would recommend:  yes

Wilson wrote:

I used Talley, one piece (base/ring) mounts, to mount this Nikon on my Savage model 10 chambered in .243 This Combo is a tack driver-solid and dependable. A guy could spend a lot more for rifle glass, and not do desernably better.

Author: Budmen (verified customer) , I shoot reload and achieve superb accuracy by doing so, from Upstate NY on Apr 4, 2012
Pros:  Good glass easy to use
Cons:  limited eye relief
Would recommend:  yes

Budmen wrote:

good scope very clear nice price just had an issue mounting on a LA platform even with a single offset ring. Dual offset rings would correct this but so would another inch of eye relief.