Nikon Monarch or Bushnell Elite 4200
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Rustydust
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Originally Posted By: TURBO6046Count me as another 4200 vote, the Elite series by Bushnell is one of the best bangs for your buck available today.
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Never owned or saw a 4200 that was not gin clear. I have Zeiss, Leupold, Nikon, Redfield, Burris and other scopes on my rifles. If I had to start all over again I would be quite happy to mount a 4200 on everything and call it good. My most accurate long range rifle in my safe wears a 6-24X 4200 on it. And it is on there for reason.
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Never owned or saw a 4200 that was not gin clear. I have Zeiss, Leupold, Nikon, Redfield, Burris and other scopes on my rifles. If I had to start all over again I would be quite happy to mount a 4200 on everything and call it good. My most accurate long range rifle in my safe wears a 6-24X 4200 on it. And it is on there for reason.
Yote_Trapper
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Originally Posted By: claimbusterGot both. A tough call, but I lean slightly towards the 4200.
I have been looking at the same 2 myself.
Why would you lean toward the 4200?
I have been looking at the same 2 myself.
Why would you lean toward the 4200?
MRhinefield
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The glass in both are very comparable in sharpness, contrast & clarity.
Bushnell has the raingard coating
Nikon has better constant eye relief
Windage & elevation adjustments is about equal comparing similar power models, Nikon has more in the 2.5-10x power, Bushnell more in the 4-16x power
Nikon has a better warantee and is transferable, Bushnell warantee is to original purchaser only
Nikon Monarch prices average $30-$50 less than Bushnell 4200 prices for comparable power scopes
I have owned both Monarchs and 4200s and have been happy with both. If I could only have one brand between the two I'd give the nod to thea Nikon Monarch.
I also own several Zeiss Conquests and would rate Zeiss over both Nikon & Bushnell.
Bushnell has the raingard coating
Nikon has better constant eye relief
Windage & elevation adjustments is about equal comparing similar power models, Nikon has more in the 2.5-10x power, Bushnell more in the 4-16x power
Nikon has a better warantee and is transferable, Bushnell warantee is to original purchaser only
Nikon Monarch prices average $30-$50 less than Bushnell 4200 prices for comparable power scopes
I have owned both Monarchs and 4200s and have been happy with both. If I could only have one brand between the two I'd give the nod to thea Nikon Monarch.
I also own several Zeiss Conquests and would rate Zeiss over both Nikon & Bushnell.
cedarcreekcooner
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Is the glass on the 4200 better than the 3200? Looked through a 3200 today didn't think it was any better than my Buckmasters.
Urimaginaryfrnd
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I like the bushnell with rainguard but I like the Zeiss Conquest better and I really like the #4 reticle .
http://swfa.com/Zeiss-3-9x40-Conquest-Rifle-Scope-P5400.aspx
http://swfa.com/Zeiss-3-9x40-Conquest-Rifle-Scope-P5400.aspx
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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4200 3-12x44 Illuminated FFP mil-dot, 30mm
4200 6-24x50 Illuminated FFP mil-dot, 30mm
These were just introduced at SHOT show by Bushnell.
http://swfa.com/Bushnell-3-9x40-Elite-4200-Rifle-Scope-P6910.aspx $259.95 for a 3-9x40 4200 sounds like a really low price to me I've always seen them up around three hundred.
4200 6-24x50 Illuminated FFP mil-dot, 30mm
These were just introduced at SHOT show by Bushnell.
http://swfa.com/Bushnell-3-9x40-Elite-4200-Rifle-Scope-P6910.aspx $259.95 for a 3-9x40 4200 sounds like a really low price to me I've always seen them up around three hundred.
Juanjo
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Originally Posted By: cedarcreekcoonerIs the glass on the 4200 better than the 3200? Looked through a 3200 today didn't think it was any better than my Buckmasters.
It sure is better, you will not notice this in the store, in the field is where it's at.
Sako .243 With a 3x9 Elite 4200
It sure is better, you will not notice this in the store, in the field is where it's at.
Sako .243 With a 3x9 Elite 4200
Juanjo
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Originally Posted By: emsemt911Do not forget about the Nikon Prostaff and Buckmaster scopes. Great deals.
The 5mm Rem Mag that I just acquired is equipped with a 2x7 Prostaff and it's nice glass.. Haven't taken it out in the fied just yet.. but I have been in a imaginary safari in my backyard and it's great.
-Juanjo
The 5mm Rem Mag that I just acquired is equipped with a 2x7 Prostaff and it's nice glass.. Haven't taken it out in the fied just yet.. but I have been in a imaginary safari in my backyard and it's great.
-Juanjo
lyotehunter
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poor warrenty with nikon i seen the letter a friend of mine got from them.i would not own one,besides it appears they are on the wrong side in the wolf issue.
P Side
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Originally Posted By: lyotehunterpoor warrenty with nikon i seen the letter a friend of mine got from them.i would not own one,besides it appears they are on the wrong side in the wolf issue.
What poor warranty? They have a FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY. If your friend was denied, it must have been his fault. Nikon will cover anything but
Quote: This warranty shall not apply to the following:
1. Any product that has been subject to abuse, misuse, neglect, alteration, abnormal use or accident.
2. Any defects or damage directly or indirectly caused by the use of unauthorized replacement parts and/or service performed by unauthorized personnel.
As for not sponsoring a wolf hunt. I have seen nothing that shows they disagreed with the hunt. Like most companies they have to tighten their belt in this poor economy. They are not the government they can't print money. Sponsor money comes out of their advertising budget. I see a lot of people saying boycott Nikon. Their money helps pay for this forum. How far are you willing to take a boycott. To me it doesn't make sense to bash them for a business disission. Without people like them this forum wouldn't be here.
What poor warranty? They have a FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY. If your friend was denied, it must have been his fault. Nikon will cover anything but
Quote: This warranty shall not apply to the following:
1. Any product that has been subject to abuse, misuse, neglect, alteration, abnormal use or accident.
2. Any defects or damage directly or indirectly caused by the use of unauthorized replacement parts and/or service performed by unauthorized personnel.
As for not sponsoring a wolf hunt. I have seen nothing that shows they disagreed with the hunt. Like most companies they have to tighten their belt in this poor economy. They are not the government they can't print money. Sponsor money comes out of their advertising budget. I see a lot of people saying boycott Nikon. Their money helps pay for this forum. How far are you willing to take a boycott. To me it doesn't make sense to bash them for a business disission. Without people like them this forum wouldn't be here.
chickenleg
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i use both, very slight nod to the 4200; especially in foul weather and dawn/dusk. as far as waranty goes, i would give leupold the nod, but the glass is still slightly better in the 4200 until you get to the higher $ leupys. if you want to spend vx-7 or vx-l money you would probably be better served by a zeiss....in the end if i had to start all over, i would probably have a 4200 on every gun i owned. hope this helps.
edit--> i would have a 4200 on almost every gun i owned, weaver's fixed power scopes are exceptional quality for the money as well; maybe not for varmints, but they definetly have their place.
edit--> i would have a 4200 on almost every gun i owned, weaver's fixed power scopes are exceptional quality for the money as well; maybe not for varmints, but they definetly have their place.
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