Leupold VXI or Nikon Monarch?

[Drury]

Need to buy a scope and was debating between the Leupold VXI 3-9x40 or the Nikon Monarch 3-9x40. Any opinions or other in the same low $200 price range?

 

[QuietHunter]

In my opinion, the Nikon Monarch is more comparable to the Vari-X III of old. I would absolutely say the Monarch over the VX-1. Better light transmission, good clear optics, lot of scope for the money, lifetime warranty.
VX-1 is entry level. It comes with a good warranty and name, but not much else.

 

[KurtB]

Drury, I've got 3 of the Nikon Monarchs and they are doing great. I sold off my Leupolds and have not looked back. Great light transmission on the Nikons and I really like the fast focus eyepiece and finger click adjustments on them. Only wish they offered a Boone and Crockett or ballisticplex reticle of some sort.

 

[sakofan]

Monarch...Hands down!!!!

As the previous poster stated, the Monarch is really closer to the Vari-X-III, than the I.

Monarchs are really good scopes...sakofan...

 

[Jon Jackoviak]

I agree with everyone else. Hands down, I would go with the Nikon Monarch.

 

[Drury]

That's what I figred as well.

Jon, I will be placing an order shortly.

 

[Jon Jackoviak]

Drury,

Sounds good. Let me know if you need any help or have any questions.

 

[Pahunter]

I would I have used The nikon monarch and the leupold vari-X II and vari-x III, and i would say the nikon is more comparable to the vari-x II than the III. Just a personal opinionl, but between the variX I and the monarch i would go with the monarch.

 

[Guest]

I would say the monarch is similar to the VX-III.

EXECELLENT SCOPE!!!!

 

[Brocksdad]

If it's the new Monarch's your comparing, the glass is as good or better than the VX-III. The eye relief on the new Monarchs is very favorable also.

Rob