| Nikon 1x30mm Monarch Red Dot Sight w/Matte Finish Md: 8430, This sight is waterproof, fogproof and shockproof with a huge field of view. From targets to Toms, this is the ideal choice. Fully-multicoated lenses produce sharp, crystal-clear pictures while an 11-position rheostat give you almost infinite reticle brightness., Magnification: 1x Objective: 30mm Field of View: 47.5ft @ 100 yds Eye Relief: Unlimited DOT Size: N/A Tube Diameter: 30mm Length: 3.8" Weight: 7.8 oz Finish: Matte Black Battery: Lithium, Manufacturer: NIKON SPORT OPTICS INC, Model: 8430 |
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 Great value for your $$$. |
| Review Date: February 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: MolonLabe, MIDLAND, TEXAS, US |
I purchased this unit from a local gun store, after trying for days to find a thorough review online. I found only one mediocre one, so I thought I'd post my initial thoughts on the unit.
- Nikon doesn't generally sell junk, and this piece appears to be no exception. I have several other types of optics, including two from Bushnell (one of Eotech design), NCstar and Target Scopes. The finish and build quality of this sight is several steps up from any of the others, with the exception of the Bushnell Combat Holo, which is on par with the Nikon.
- This unit is light and easy to operate.
- The red dot is as clear as any Aimpoint I've shot through. It does not have the battery life of the Aimpoint, nor the battle testing, but it's half the price and I'm not taking it to Iraq. The variable dot size is a nice feature and I've gone as far as to take it out on a clear, sunny day and the dot remains visible on the highest setting.
- Lenses are clear and easy to see through. The size of the unit allows the shooter to maintain good peripheral vision.
- You can co-witness through your irons with a 1/2" riser (I used Yankee Hill's 4" piece and it works great), or you can co-witness your irons in the bottom third of the optic with a 3/4" riser.
- Many of these less expensive sights feel dinky and cheap, this one does not. It is imported, but even the battery compartment is well done. If you snug it down with a quarter, it will not release when operating the brightness selector.
I have not had a chance to take this sight to the range, but when I do I'll update this review and let everyone know if it maintains zero. Thus far, I'm very impressed with the quality. This is the first red dot, under $500, I've seen with a clear, perfectly round and centered dot that maintains it's sharpness in the bright, west Texas Desert with the sun up. The only reason I haven't given it a five star rating is I don't know if it will maintain zero under firing. I'll know soon enough and I'm going to shoot it on a 6.8 and 5.56.
Stay frosty.
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