Can someone compare the Nikon Monarch vs. the Vortex Viper scopes or have an opinion on one vs. the other, which is best? I know the Nikon is a 1 inch tube and the Vortex is a 30mm tube. I plan on putting one of them on a Rem. 700 VS that I will soon have rebarreled to .243 Win. 26" varmint contour. The rifle will be used for everything, lots of paper punching 100-300, occasionally some deer hunting, and occasionally some long range paper punching 600-1000 yds. Opinions please....Thanks.
Rifle Scopes Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 vs. Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44
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Re: Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 vs. Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44
Having owned both, optically, they are pretty damn close.
If I remember correctly, you can't get a mil dot reticle in the 5-20 Monarch though. That, and the fact that you want to shoot out to 1000 yds means you should probably go with the Viper (30mm tube).
Having owned both, optically, they are pretty damn close.
If I remember correctly, you can't get a mil dot reticle in the 5-20 Monarch though. That, and the fact that you want to shoot out to 1000 yds means you should probably go with the Viper (30mm tube).
Re: Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 vs. Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44
PST has 65moa of adjustment... with a 20moa base that should get you out to 1500 at least or more..
PST has 65moa of adjustment... with a 20moa base that should get you out to 1500 at least or more..
Re: Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 vs. Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44
I checked the manufacturer websites and the Vortex has twice as much windage and elevation adjustment as the Nikon. I ordered the Vortex today.
I checked the manufacturer websites and the Vortex has twice as much windage and elevation adjustment as the Nikon. I ordered the Vortex today.
