Great performance for the money. best entry level scope for a optic snob. - Nikon Monarch 3 Rifle Scope -2.5-10x50, BDC

I own many high end optics and am a big Leupold VX6 fan. That said, the Nikon Monarch 3 series is a great optic for the money. If you are use to very high end optics but are looking for a a budget scope, this is it. Very bright and consistent performance across its magnification. Eye relief is excellent and not fussy. Aluminum turret caps and smooth magnification adjustment gives this scope a much $$$ feel that what you paid. The only let down is the cheap flip up caps that don't seem to match up to the high quality of the Monarch line. A minor flaw, but no big deal in the actual use of the scope.
Have this one mounted on a 270 Winchester and 300 yard shots are taken easily. I recommend this optic for any hunter looking for a quality budget optic for their hunting rifle that hunts thick woods and open fields where a quick close snap shot might happen or a 300 yard bean field shot is required. The 2.5-10 seems to do it all very compently. A combination of performance and high quality construction has this optic snob take note of the Monarch line. I would buy again.