Author Topic: scope clarity (Read 487 times)

fastnighthawk · « **on:** July 12, 2004, 09:14:48 AM »

Hi guys, I just wondered if you could give me some help selecting a scope for a tikka whita tail hunter deluxe 30 06 that I bought my son. I was thinking of going with talley mounts and a leupold vx II 3 x 9 x 40 since it has lots of eye releif, but I also want a scope that will be bright and clear as well. I came up with about 5 scopes that range in price of $170.00 to $325.00 and was wondering how you guys would rate them 1 to 5 on brightness and clarity. Bushnell 3200 elite 3 x 9 x 40, nikon monarch 3 x 9 x 40, Weaver grand slam 3 x 10 x 40, Leupold vx II 3 x 9 x 40, Bushnell 4200 2.5 x 10 x 40 maybe riflescopes .com and the optic zone could shed some light on this post or anyone that has these scopes all info will be helpful. thanks fast nighthawk

Zachary · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2004, 10:15:26 AM »

The Nikon Monarch and Elite 4200 in your list are the best in clarity and brightness. However, eye relief on the Elite 4200 2.5x-10x-40mm is short. The Leupold VXII is a great scope, but I'd go with the Nikon Monarch.

Zachary

Dave in WV · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2004, 03:23:54 PM »

I agree with Zachary. The only other downside to the Elite 4200 scopes is their weight. My son has a 3x9 Nikon Monarch and loves it. For the money they are hard to beat. The Nikon Monarchs are as bright and clear if not better than a VX III Leupold.

TheOpticZone · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2004, 03:38:08 PM »

I would have to agree with the rest. I would go with the Nikon Monarch. $ for $ you will get a great scope which is one of the clearest and brightest.