Nikon monarch iii 4-16x50 side focus nikoplex reticle ~ high end quality and features - Nikon Monarch III 4-16x50 Rifle Scope

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The Monarch III has been an excellent addition to my Savage A17 17HMR. Optics are clear and it was easy to Zero.
Started at 25 yards to get on paper (Rifle and Scope were both new) I was spot on after 4 shots. Moved out to 50 yards and was spot on bulls eye after 3 shots the same at 100 yards. I was experimenting with ammo at the same time. After about 25 rounds total down range accuracy started to deteriorate and I was concerned. A quick check found the front action screw was way loose, oop's! I tighted that back up and accuracy has been spot on ever since.
I have not tried it beyond 100 yards but with the Hornandy V-Max 17 Grain ammo I was getting great groups. The glass was clear with a bright sight picture and only minor clarity deterioration at the highest magnification. The side focus worked well and the zero adjustable turrets are excellent. I'm using Nikon Rings and they stayed tight. The only complaint would be the front lens cap is not worthy at all. It popped open just picking up the rifle. The eyepiece cap works well enough. I replaced the front cap with a Butler Creek cap for $15 and it works fine the part number for the Butler Creek Flip Open cap is 43OBJ size is 2.310" or 58.7mm