Nikon monarch 3 riflescope bdc reticle - Nikon Monarch 3 Rifle Scope 3-12x42

I am a big fan of Nikon scopes. I own at least 7 Nikons scopes fro years as well as some Leupolds, Redfields, and Weavers. The Nikons have always the clearest and brightest as you would expect. The BDC option is excellent if your Target shooting or Hunting at extreme ranges. The scopes are reasonably priced and very well made. I was a little disappointed in the scope covers that were included with the scope. They are absolutely the worst scope covers I ever seen and I would be embarrassed to include them with the scope if I was the manufacturer. The covers are flip up that will not stay shut. Nikon could have done better. What's interesting I have an account with Nikon and I sent them a nasty email concerning the scopes. I also just purchased 2 Weaver Kaspar scopes which are much cheaper in price, but seem to be very well made for alot less money than the Nikon. After all you don't want the scope to be more expensive than the rifle. Nikon never responded via email, but I was notified that UPS has a delivery from Nikon, so they may have sent a replacement. Nikon is still my favorite scope, and if cost was not an issue II would purchase this item again.