2.5-10x42 Monarch Riflecope - Matte (BDC)

by Nikon

Product Features

• Ultra ClearCoat and Fully Multicoated Lenses for up to 95% light transmission
• Monarch Eye Box Technology w/ Long Eye Relief
• Waterproof/Fogproof/Shockproof
• Interchangeable turret technology
• Rugged one-piece main body tubes

Product Description

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Equipped with a patented BDC reticle that allows hunters to hold "dead on" at long ranges, the Monarch 2.5-10x42 riflescope sets the standard for mid-sized scope performance. The scope offers such features as a rugged one-piece, 1-inch main body tube; a creative Eyebox design with a huge ocular that provides a 4x magnification range and 4 inches of constant eye relief without sacrificing the field of view; an ultra ClearCoat system for 95 percent light transmission; and fully multicoated, super-high-performance lenses. After the lenses are cut and polished, Nikon coats them with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds. The compounds serve to boost light transmission, improve contrast (to pull game out of its surroundings), deliver true color rendition and flare-free viewing, and enhance the overall image quality. The BDC reticle, meanwhile, is perhaps the most compelling feature, as its trajectory-compensating system is designed and calibrated to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. The unique system integrates a series of small "ballistic circles" to produce an unobstructed view of the target.

In addition, the riflescope is prepared for years of reliable service thanks to its 100-percent waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof housing. The scope is O-ring sealed, oxygen purged, and nitrogen filled to prevent fogging, while the waterproof performance is guaranteed, even with the windage and elevation caps off. Other details include a quick focus eyepiece; enhanced ring spacing that allows you to mount the scope on virtually any rifle; a unique zoom control with rearward facing numbers; hand reticle adjustments with Nikon's interchangeable turret technology; and sunshade adaptability.

Specifications:

• Finish: Matte
• Actual magnification: 2.5x to 10x
• Objective diameter: 42mm
• Exit pupil: 4.2mm
• Eye relief: 4 to 3.8 inches
• Field of view: 40.3 to 10.1 feet @ 100 yards
• Tube diameter: 1 inch (25.4mm)
• Objective O.D.: 49.3mm/1.94 inches
• Eyepiece O.D.: 44mm/1.73 inches
• Adjustment graduation (1 click): 1/4 MOA
• Max internal adjustment: 70 MOA
• Parallax setting: 100 yards
• Length: 12.6 inches
• Weight: 15.7 ounces

Product Description

Nikon pulls out all the stops with the Monarch riflescope line With 90 years of sport optics experience in its pocket, Nikon has engineered its Monarch flagship riflescope line to overcome many of the limiting factors common to many of today’s riflescopes--and to challenge the limits of optical science, as well. Nikon designed the Monarch around a new optical system created to give shooters increased versatility and superlative performance with virtually any type of rifle, in any caliber and in any imaginable hunting situation. While still maintaining the American-preferred one-inch diameter main body tube, Nikon engineers developed the new Monarch series to not only provide the shooter with a big, bright, sharp sight picture, but at the same time minimize the overall length of the riflescope--and maximize the mount ring spacing capability. The resulting line of riflescopes pushes the envelope of optical performance with Nikon’s lead-and-arsenic-free Eco Glass lenses and trademark Ultra ClearCoat® anti-reflective multicoatings, is fast-handling, pleasing to the eye and very importantly, allows for mounting on virtually any rifle--even magnum-length actions. In addition to the enhanced ring spacing, the new riflescope design includes the new Monarch Eye Box design with its impressive 4-time zoom range and a very comfortable 4 inches of eye relief that remains constant throughout the power range without sacrificing field of view. In contrast, most competitive riflescopes supply less than three-times magnification zoom capability and eye relief that varies by as much as a full inch between high and low powers. The Monarch’s massive ocular lens also delivers both a large high-resolution sight picture and the maximum field of view corresponding to each power setting. As an additional convenience feature, Nikon has placed rear-facing magnification indicators on the zoom control and included a quick-focus eyepiece on the new Monarch Eye Box.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 3.9 x 3.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OZZ9B6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 8411
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,742 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon Monarch 2.5-10X42, October 5, 2009

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Wayne Parent (Lake Ridge, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2.5-10x42 Monarch Riflecope - Matte (BDC) (Sports)

This scope is everything that NIKON advertises. The optics are large and extremely clear, and gather light like no other scope I have ever used. The BDC reticle is an excellent option which adds a lot of capability especially for a flat shooting magnum caliber. I also consider the cost to be an excellent value for such a high end scope.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great rifle scope on amazon, February 7, 2011

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Gavin B. Lambeth "Gmoney" (Ut) - See all my reviews
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I've now bought two scopes from amazon and both times they were fairly priced actually on the cheaper end for both scopes and both came exactly as described highly recommend buying rifle scopes from amazon.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice scope, January 29, 2011

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larry0418 (Neenah, WI United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 2.5-10x42 Monarch Riflecope - Matte (BDC) (Sports)

I have always been a Leupold scope user, but being close to retirement, I decided to buy a little less expensive scope this time. I think it is as good or better than the Leupolds I have owned. Very crisp and clear optics and a warranty as good as Leupold. So far, no complaints with my 2.5-10x42 Moarch. I should also mention it was purchased for an R15 Remington .223 for coyotes.