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Jun
14

Monarch Riflescope 2.5-10×42 Matte BDC

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Monarch Riflescope 2.5-10x42 Matte BDC
 
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Equipped with a patented BDC reticle that allows hunters to hold "dead on" at long ranges, the Monarch 2.5-10x42 riflescope sets the standard for mid-sized scope performance. The scope offers such features as a rugged one-piece, 1-inch main body tube; a creative Eyebox design with a huge ocular that provides a 4x magnification range and 4 inches of constant eye relief without sacrificing the field of view; an ultra ClearCoat system for 95 percent light transmission; and fully multicoated, super-high-performance lenses. After the lenses are cut and polished, Nikon coats them with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds. The compounds serve to boost light transmission, improve contrast (to pull game out of its surroundings), deliver true color rendition and flare-free viewing, and enhance the overall image quality. The BDC reticle, meanwhile, is perhaps the most compelling feature, as its trajectory-compensating system is designed and calibrated to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. The unique system integrates a series of small "ballistic circles" to produce an unobstructed view of the target.

In addition, the riflescope is prepared for years of reliable service thanks to its 100-percent waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof housing. The scope is O-ring sealed, oxygen purged, and nitrogen filled to prevent fogging, while the waterproof performance is guaranteed, even with the windage and elevation caps off. Other details include a quick focus eyepiece; enhanced ring spacing that allows you to mount the scope on virtually any rifle; a unique zoom control with rearward facing numbers; hand reticle adjustments with Nikon's interchangeable turret technology; and sunshade adaptability.

Specifications:

  • Finish: Matte
  • Actual magnification: 2.5x to 10x
  • Objective diameter: 42mm
  • Exit pupil: 4.2mm
  • Eye relief: 4 to 3.8 inches
  • Field of view: 40.3 to 10.1 feet @ 100 yards
  • Tube diameter: 1 inch (25.4mm)
  • Objective O.D.: 49.3mm/1.94 inches
  • Eyepiece O.D.: 44mm/1.73 inches
  • Adjustment graduation (1 click): 1/4 MOA
  • Max internal adjustment: 70 MOA
  • Parallax setting: 100 yards
  • Length: 12.6 inches
  • Weight: 15.7 ounces

Product Details
  • Ultra ClearCoat and Fully Multicoated Lenses for up to 95% light transmission
  • Monarch Eye Box Technology w/ Long Eye Relief
  • Waterproof/Fogproof/Shockproof
  • Interchangeable turret technology
  • Rugged one-piece main body tubes

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Nikon Monarch 2.5-10X42
 
Review Date: October 6, 2009
Reviewer: Wayne Parent, Lake Ridge, VA
This scope is everything that NIKON advertises. The optics are large and extremely clear, and gather light like no other scope I have ever used. The BDC reticle is an excellent option which adds a lot of capability especially for a flat shooting magnum caliber. I also consider the cost to be an excellent value for such a high end scope.
the only scope i'll ever own
 
Review Date: March 30, 2009
Reviewer: H. Kitchens, Dadeville Al.
I got this scope from Crawfords Super Store, everything was just as they said it would be, service was great, delivery was on time, product was in great condition upon arrival, Crawfords had the best price on the net!! I give the product and Crawfords both 5- stars!!!
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Jun
12

Nikon 2.5-10×50SF Monarch Gold Matte Black Scope

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Nikon 2.5-10x50SF Monarch Gold Matte Black Scope
 
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Nikon 2.5-10x50SF Monarch Gold Matte Black Scope Features Monarch Gold Scope - 2.5-10x50SF Nikoplex Reticle Matte Black Manufacture ID: 6619 Nikon Monarch Gold Side Focus 2.5-10x50 Matte Black Riflescopes are optically and mechanically superior because the 30mm milled aluminum tube is not only stronger but the larger internal optics enhance your ability to see detail. Large objective lenses and multi-purpose magnification ranges of Nikon Side Focus 2.5-10x50mm Monarch Gold Riflescope produce extraordinarily large exit pupil for unparalleled low light performance. Nikon exercises extreme care and precision in selecting grinding and polishing the large lenses required for Nikon Monarch Gold 2.5-10 x 50mm Rifle Scopes. Nikon Rifle-scope's Ultra Clear Coat optical system applies multiple coats of proprietary anti-reflective compounds to each lens surface. The result is up to a maximum of 95% light transmission in Nikon Monarch Gold 2.5-10x56 Rifle Scope that already possesses superior optical qualities. And a four-time magnification range broadens the usefulness of these fine rifle scopes. This award winning combination is a favorite of many of American's top gun and hunting editors and for good reason. Nikon Gold Monarch 2.5-10 x 50mm SF Rifle scope represents the ultimate balance of magnification and brightness. Nikon Monarch-Gold Side-Focus 2.5 - 10x50 Matte Riflescope is ideal for any hunt from close cover to open shots on the plains or prairies. Monarch Gold Side Focus 2.5-10x50 Nikon Rifle scope feature locking side focus parallax adjustment for added precision and resolution for the longest shots. Key Features: - Fully Multicoated Lenses - Lifetime Full Warranty - 1/4-minute click hand turn reticle adjustments - Locking side focus parallax adjustment - Quick focus eyepiece - Four times magnification range - 100% Waterproof/Fog proof/Shockproof - Rugged one-piece 30mm main body tube - Ultra Clear Coat System for 95% light transmission Mfg No: 6619

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  • Made By: NIKON OPTICS
  • Model Number: 6619
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Jun
09

Nikon Team Realtree Monarch 8 x 42 Waterproof Binocular

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Nikon Team Realtree Monarch 8 x 42 Waterproof Binocular
 
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BINOCULARS, 8X42 TEAM REALTREE

Product Details
  • 8x magnification with a 330-foot field of view at 1000 yards
  • 42mm objective lens diameter
  • Weighs 21.5 ounces
  • 100 percent waterproof and fogproof
  • Fully multicoated optics and high-index prisms

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Fits like a glove, works like a dream, good bang for the buck
 
Review Date: May 28, 2009
Reviewer: Grant Brummett, Arizona USA
Pros:

Fantastic price point
Fits like its made just for you
Tethered objective lens covers
High build and quality feel standards
Accurate one handed focus adjust wheel
Small size fits and balances perfectly in your hands
let in a lot of light for those early morning bird hunts
Weather sealed for that out in the field comfort of mind
Light weight for 8x42 almost forget you are wearing them
Rubberized coating gives a good non-slip grip even when wet

Cons:

Eyecup cover is cheap and falls off too easily
Dioptric correction system markings barely visible
Case is cheap and too small to store the binoculars with strap in place
Chromatic distortion easily visible in brightly illuminated high contrast areas

Introduction:

I am an avid birder and wanted something light and small but with good optics and better light gathering capability and yes a better birding more reliable in the field experience. I already owned a couple of pairs that I liked and which I thought were pretty good a Nikon 7508 Travelite 8 X 25mm (my old fav) and Nikon 7216 Action 8 X 40mm. The Travelite is my favorite handling of the two but the chunkier and bigger Action 8 x 40 had more light gathering capability and a larger field of view. I was hoping to get something between the two and get better features as well especially weather sealing.

Shopping:

At the local store I proceeded to totally tick off the salesman rapidly trying several dozen binoculars in a row. To make things go faster and placate him a little I asked him what his favorites were. He quickly told me his favorite, the one he paid his hard earned case for a Nikon Monarch 8 x 42.

Anyway I kept on comparing right down the line and always kept coming back to the Monarch's which performed better then a lot of the binoculars that cost several hundred more and some that cost as much as thousand dollars! That's an amazing feat I thought.

Then the sales guy showed me the really nice features I had been missing on my cheaper binoculars like the twist in-out eye pieces for use with-without glasses. They worked great swapping between out and in smoothly and effortlessly. Something my cheaper Nikon's with the roll in-out cups didn't have.

In Use:

What a pleasure to use. The Nikon Monarch's just feel so right in the hands, smaller then the Action 8 x 40 almost as small as the Travelites. They felt especially good when using one handed where they felt like they were custom made for me and an extension of my thought process. Back to back viewing with the Action 8 x 40 showed the viewing experience to be very similar with very good sharpness and contrast in the center fading somewhat towards the outer edges something you really don't notice unless you have looked through say a pair of Swarovski EL 8.5x42 $1,699 Binoculars. I did notice in high contrast areas in the sunlight a slight amount of chromatic anomalies but certainly not objectionably so and probably not even noticeable to the average viewer but something I had not noticed as much on the cheaper Travelites or even the Action binoculars.

Lens covers:

I especially appreciated the objective lens covers being tethered to the body of the binoculars allowing you to quickly remove them without worrying about stowing them and losing them. Nice touch! I just hope the little plastic tethers don't wear out and break off. As you walk along with them off they tend to bounce up and down with every movement.

The eyecup cover on the other hand just plain felt cheap and ddin't fit very well slipping off way too easily. At least it was provided with a slot to be permanently attached to the carrying strap.

Size matters:

The other thing I wasn't prepared for in back to back testing against my other binoculars is how small they are. From looking at the photos for some reason I thought the Monarch's would be much larger. Size wise they reside right between my Nikon Action and Travelite while providing the wide angle of view of the 8 x 40 Actions but without feeling chunky or large. And as they say what good are larger more capable binoculars if they are not with you. The size and weight lends it's self to always be with you.

Focus wheel:

The focus adjusting wheel felt just right to my hand allowing quick an accurate focusing even with one hand with the rubber armor coating providing a very secure grip.

Neck Strap:

The neck strap felt just fine to me in fact after putting it on I forgot all about it, which is a good sign.

Case:

The case is the same cheap soft nylon design that comes with the much cheaper Action 8 x 40 binoculars with a really cheap Velcro closure and no dust or weather sealing. For the higher price I expected better. Additionally once you put the neck strap on there is no room for both it and the binoculars inside the case. I have taken to wrapping the strap around them before trying to put them in the case but they are still a tight and clumsy fit. You might want to invest in a better case.

Camouflage:

I think the camo is cool and set's these apart from their black cousins. I have had several people ask what binoculars I was using out at the local birding park.

Back to Back Comparison:

Just for fun I gathered my current crop by the back door and did a back to back comparison.

Nikon 7216 Action 8 x 40 vs Nikon Monarch ATB 8 x 42 Team Realtree

The Nikon 7216 Action 8 X 40mm felt the most clunky in the hand and was by far the largest and heaviest of the group. But surprise of surprises even though costing several times less then the Monarch and even less then the a Nikon 7508 Travelite 8 X 25mm the view was every bit as good as the Monarch's. In face if any thing I noticed very little chromatic anomalies even less then the Monarch's. Pretty shocking considering you can get the Action 8 x 40 for $60 to $70 or so. Where they really feel short of the Monarch's was in the features department. Slower to focus, harder to hold, non-attached end caps and much larger all added up to me preferring the Monarchs even if I'm just looking at the back yard from the house. If you are away from the house and likely to get wet then there is no comparison as the Monarchs are sealed and the Actions are not. But if you are on a budget and don't mind the size and weight and lack of features the Nikon Action 8 x 40 are sure to please.

Nikon 7508 Travelite 8 X 25mm vs Nikon Monarch ATB 8 x 42 Team Realtree

Feeling even smaller but actually physically not too much smaller then the Monarchs the Travelite is my old favorite and it's easy to see why, very clear view, easy to focus fits the hand well especially when holding them one handed. In fact the resolving power in the center seems to be slightly better then the Monarchs. But in a back to back comparo the Monarchs have a much wider field of view and are brighter especially at dawn and dusk and of course have all the extra features. Still they are also a bargain at $70 to $80 even though they are not weather sealed don't even have end caps and the eye caps are easy to fall off and become lost.

Conclusion:

It's hard to beat the Nikon Monarch 8 x 42 binoculars they have that quality feel and look of a much more expensive purchase and many of the features I needed in the field such as weather proofing and more light gathering capability. I'm in love and look forward to many years of use.

If you are in the $200 to $1000 purchase range I whole-heartedly recommend the Nikon Monarch 8 x 42 binoculars for your field birding use.

6-18-2009 Update:

I have gone on to purchase a pair of Zen-Ray ZRS HD (Summit) 8x42 binoculars which are over $100 cheaper then the Monarchs and much better optically. However the Monarchs are somehow much lighter as they weigh only 21.5 oz vs the Zen-Ray at 26.5 oz. These are now my backup binoculars to hand to friends and its funny how an average user will almost always notice the weight before the optic quality. Just another thing to recommend a purchase of these Monarchs. However if you don't mind the extra weight and want the ultimate optics in the price range up to $500 you might want to try the Zen-Ray ZRS HD.
Excellent birding binoculars
 
Review Date: November 21, 2007
Reviewer: B Mistele, Grayslake, IL USA
I already own a pair of these binoculars and are buying a second pair this Christmas. My family uses these for birding. We compared these side by side with a pair of Zeiss binoculars (costing $3000). These are only a hair less sharp and a lot less expensive. I bird with a lot of experienced people and everyone who has looked through these binoculars is amazed at how sharp they are and how much light they let in. I have recommended them to other birders and everyone who has purchased them is happy with them. I would highly recommend these to anyone. They are excellent in quality and durability. The "realtree" camouflage makes them extra cool!
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Jun
07

Nikon BINOCULARS 8X42 MONARCH ATB

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Nikon BINOCULARS 8X42 MONARCH ATB
 
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NIKON 7430 MONARCH ALL TERRAIN BINOCULARS (8 X 42MM)100% WATERPROOF/FOGPROOF/SHOCKPROOF PERFORMANCE; ULTRA-RUGGED, RUBBER-ARMORED, ROOF PRISM DESIGN; PHASE-CORRECTION COATED PRISMS FOR INCREDIBLE CLARITY & BRIGHTNESS ; EXTENDED EYE RELIEF & CENTRAL FOCUS FOR VIEWING CONVENIENCE ; FULLY MULTICOATED LENSES FOR BRIGHT, CLEAR IMAGES; PRECISION ALIGNED OPTICS FOR EXTENDED VIEWING; 8 X 42MM

Product Details
  • Made By: NIKON SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL OPTICS
  • Model Number: 7430NIK
  • Extended eye relief and central focus for viewing convenience
  • Fully Multicoated lenses for bright / clear images

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Great Birding Binocular!
 
Review Date: January 1, 2008
Reviewer: Jacques Devaud, Boulder, CO
These are very nice binoculars, extremely sharp and bright for the money. My decision was helped by the recommendation of a Cornell University study that identified the 8X42 Binoculars as a "best in class" for this price range. While I had previously had 10X binoculars, the Monarch 10X42 got less than stellar reviews. Also, my previous binoculars (Nikon Travelite) twice had to be repaired, once for getting water in them and second when the prism got out of alignment, I was tired of the false economy of buying things that do not last. The Monarchs are waterproof, warrantied for 25 years, and the optical quality is great. I wear eyeglasses, and they amazed me how (for the first time) I can use my binoculars with my glasses on with complete ease. Very nice product - highly recommended.
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Jun
05

Nikon Monarch ATB 12 x 42 Waterproof Binocular

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Nikon Monarch ATB 12 x 42 Waterproof Binocular
 
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The Nikon Monarch binoculars are fully loaded roof prism binoculars at an incredibly attractive price. Nikon's exclusive Eco-Glass(made without the use of arsenic or lead) is used for all lens and prism elements, and the prisms feature phase-correction and high reflection mirror coatings for superior sharpness and resolution. Every air-to-glass surface received multiple anti-reflective coatings, resulting in much improved brightness, resolution and edge-to-edge sharpness.

Product Details
  • 12x magnification with a 262-foot field of view at 1000 yards
  • 42mm objective lens diameter
  • Weighs 21.8 ounces
  • 100 percent waterproof and fogproof
  • Fully multicoated optics and high-index prisms

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Jun
03

Nikon 7430 Monarch 8 X 42mm All Terrain Binoculars

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Nikon 7430 Monarch 8 X 42mm All Terrain Binoculars
 
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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality. PRODUCT FEATURES: 100% Waterproof/Fogproof/Shockproof; Ultra-rugged, rubber-armored, roof-prism design; Extended eye relief and central focus for viewing convenience; Fully Multicoated lenses for bright, clear images; Precision aligned optics for extended viewing.

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  • Ultra rugged, rubber-armored, roof prism design
  • Multicoated lenses for bright, clear images
  • Precision aligned optics for extended viewing
  • 100% Waterproof/Fogproof
  • Extended eye relief and central focus for viewing convenience

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