Nikon 6-24x50 ?
- Thread starter DWMJr
- Start date
They are making changes to the scope for the better..Trust me...It will be worth the wait
From what I have heard they are were putting more moa adj and changing around retical's
I use a 6.5-20 Monarch with a fine x-hair on my light 1000 yard 300wsm.The scope has served me well.The only reason the rest on our 1000 yard guns don't wear Nikon is the fact my daughter likes more power on her guns.When the 6-24 is released her light gun will be switched to the nikon...Wears a 24 power weaver now. Our heavy guns wear a 6-24 weaver and a stright 36..When and if Nikon brings out an 8-32 and or a stright 36 power all our 1000 yard gun will wear Nikon..I've bought and sold alot of scopes...Never sold a Nikondmoran said:
Yes my Monarch is a 1" tube...I feel Nikon has taken a BIG step to break into the target shooting market.After being one of the biggest hunting scope makers on the market.If they are smart.Which I have a feeling they aredmoran said:
.An 8-32x50 with a 30mm tube should be in the future...I know for a fact that myself and MANY other 1000 yard br shooters would be waiting in line to get our hands on oneGman
Gold $$ Contributor
I had a Monarch 5.5-16.5X and it now sits on a heavy bbl. Savage .223. I personally didn't think the Monarch was any brighter or sharper than any of my Leupold VX III's, plus a few years ago, Nikon's Warranty wasn't that great. I understand they NOW have a Lifetime Warranty, but they still don't have the MOA adjustment range for elevation, that Leupold has. Also, I never liked the idea of a scope that was glued together, vs. the easily repairable screwed together types. Everyone has their own opinion.
Gman said:
A "few years ago" Nikon's warranty was lifetime. And it followed the scope, not the original purchaser. About a decade ago, Nikon's stated warranty was 25 years in length. Is this what you mean by "wasn't that great"?
As to the adjustment range, the Nikon in question has a 1" maintube, so the internal elevation range is commensurate with that limitation, just like ALL other manufacturers building similar scopes. As the glued together vs. screwed together, you might want to tighten your own screws before you spew this kind of mis-information. The Nikon Monarch is built in a fashion similar to your beloved Leupold VX3, but in my opinion is clearly better AND less expensive. The Monarch can most certainly be disassembled for repair.
I've had at least twenty Leupold scopes. Never less than a VX3.,Their VX2, VX1, and others not even being worth consideration in my opinion. Far better scopes available for the price point...) I currently have three Leupolds.
I've had about half-a-dozen Nikon scopes. I currently have five Nikon scopes. That's my opinion.
Nikon must be making a lot better scope than some of their first products were. I bought and sold as soon as possible 3 within about a 4 yr. period. My experience with them was not holding adjustment especially if installed on a rifle with much recoil at all and the last one that "quit" on me was on a .243 heavy barrel Win. Stealth. But I guess improvements can and have been made.
Gman
Gold $$ Contributor
NateHaler said:Gman said:
A "few years ago" Nikon's warranty was lifetime. And it followed the scope, not the original purchaser. About a decade ago, Nikon's stated warranty was 25 years in length. Is this what you mean by "wasn't that great"?
As to the adjustment range, the Nikon in question has a 1" maintube, so the internal elevation range is commensurate with that limitation, just like ALL other manufacturers building similar scopes. As the glued together vs. screwed together, you might want to tighten your own screws before you spew this kind of mis-information. The Nikon Monarch is built in a fashion similar to your beloved Leupold VX3, but in my opinion is clearly better AND less expensive. The Monarch can most certainly be disassembled for repair.
I've had at least twenty Leupold scopes. Never less than a VX3.,Their VX2, VX1, and others not even being worth consideration in my opinion. Far better scopes available for the price point...) I currently have three Leupolds.
I've had about half-a-dozen Nikon scopes. I currently have five Nikon scopes. That's my opinion.
When I got my Monarch,,I was the second owner) I was told that it was a limited lifetime warranty.,manufacurer defects only) When a friend sent his Monarch back to be repaired some years back, he was told that for the scope to be inspected, it would be a few months before he got it back from repair. You are correct, the scope can be dissassembled but, it had to be heated, for the adhesive to melt to be taken apart, and it wasn't going to be done in a couple of days. Also, the Nikon Service Representative had quite a crappy attitude towards my friends questions. This isn't the first time that I've heard Nikons Customer Service has been less than pleasant to deal with. You are entitled to your opinion of "your beloved" Monarch being "clearly better." But for me and countless others, who shoot BR, I'll stick with my Leupolds. I personally will NEVER buy another Nikon, and if you ever decide to sell any of those inferior Lupys, I might be interested. Made in America, not in Thailand like MY Monarch was. Have a nice day.
Man I wish I could agree with you 100% on Made in America but I think some Leupolds may be making the trip across the big pond. The reason I say this is I just bought a 45 X Comp. about 6 months ago and I cannot find made in America on the box. I also just within the last month bought a Mark 4 and it was on that box. So, I don't know about all of them being made in America. Not arguing, just letting you know my observations. Thanks, Bill
Have a new 6-24x50 Monarch in hand...Will be testing it Sat...Will keep everybody informed
Sray53TXTN
Silver $$ Contributor
Off Nikon web site:
Actual Magnification: 6x-24x
Objective Diameter: 50mm
Exit Pupil,mm): 2.1
Eye Relief,in.): 4.0-3.6
FOV at 100 yds,ft.): 16.8-4.2
Tube Diameter: 1 in,25.4mm)
Objective O.D.,mm/in): 57.3/2.26
Eyepiece O.D.,mm/in): 44.0/1.73
Length,in): 15.5
Adjustment Graduation,1 click): 1/8 MOA
Weight,oz): 19.6
Max Internal Adjustment: 34 MOA
Parallex setting,yds): 50 - ∞
Actual Magnification: 6x-24x
Objective Diameter: 50mm
Exit Pupil,mm): 2.1
Eye Relief,in.): 4.0-3.6
FOV at 100 yds,ft.): 16.8-4.2
Tube Diameter: 1 in,25.4mm)
Objective O.D.,mm/in): 57.3/2.26
Eyepiece O.D.,mm/in): 44.0/1.73
Length,in): 15.5
Adjustment Graduation,1 click): 1/8 MOA
Weight,oz): 19.6
Max Internal Adjustment: 34 MOA
Parallex setting,yds): 50 - ∞
they're $0.04 cheeper than cabellas and not in stock on the 4x16x42 N SF M. i fortunately have a cabellas coupon for spending $500.00 i recieve $150.00 for my next visit to them.right now my winchester lightweight .243 is topless awaiting a 3x9x40 nikon which i will put that towards.pretty hard to beat!
i'm hoping to get the good word from boyd they are top notch?
i have 2 coming
i'm hoping to get the good word from boyd they are top notch?
i have 2 coming
40moaDubya said:
Similar threads
Upgrades & Donations
This Forum's expenses are primarily paid by member contributions. You can upgrade your Forum membership in seconds. Gold and Silver members get unlimited FREE classifieds for one year. Gold members can upload custom avatars.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.