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Just what the title says. I have several Nikons that I had got over the years and just wondering people’s opinions on if they have kept theirs or sold them off. Looking at eBay, there is still a solid market for them. What do you all think?
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I have several of them. I won't give them up until they die and are unusable.
It's a shame Nikon got out of the scope business.
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Just what the title says. I have several Nikons that I had got over the years and just wondering people’s opinions on if they have kept theirs or sold them off. Looking at eBay, there is still a solid market for them. What do you all think? I sold all of mine off. Same goes for Bushnell elites, and most of my Leupolds. Nikon used to give you something, like a credit towards other products they still sell. Like binoculars and range finders. That is better than nothing, I guess...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'm in no rush to get rid of my Nikons. All were good optics when I bought them and they haven't failed me yet.
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The monarch Uccs were great glass, so are their spotters.
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I’ve got some Nikons and I’m every bit happy with them. Ive actually got Swaro’s and Zeiss as well, I don’t hesitate one second pulling out a rifle outfitted with a Nikon.
Of the brands I have listed above and also Leupolds and a couple top end weavers I have, I think the Zeiss are the most questionable as far as bang for the buck.
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I still have a couple Nikon's on my go-to rifles and just picked up another off ebay for a .223 I put together. I've never had an issue with a Nikon.
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I had a Prostaff Target EFR 3-9x40 croak on me last spring. Sent it to Nikon and they gave me a credit toward something they still sell. Glass was better than the price point would suggest. Nikon is now on the anti hunting train, so I try to avoid them.
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I have a 2x EER on a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in .45colt.
Thing has remained perfect despite a ton of hot n heavy 45colt loads
Not in any hurry to get rid of it
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I've got one left on a muzzleloader. The rest have moved on but they still sell well
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I have 2 Monarch 2x8-32 both on M7's, a 4x12-40 & 5.5x16.5-44 , all have performed great for many years.
The 5.5x16 has been through load development on a few sporter-weight big boomers, R-700 375RUM , CZ 375 H&H , 300RUM. My friend kept the scope on the RUM's for quite a few rounds out of each - it still holds a rock solid zero.
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My 2-7x32 Monarch has held up well. Pretty bright too. I have a 4x40 Buckmaster that gets used more, holds zero, but is pretty “meh” in terms of glass/brightness (of course, it was their budget line at the time). I’ll have them till they puke.
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Four Nikon here. All functioning as designed and outperforming many "premier" marquees. If any should ever "let go", will send for voucher toward another Nikon product.
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I have one on my combo gun and it works great. .if it dies it will get replaced with something else just because I'd have to buy used and there is no support.
After the first shot the rest are just noise.
Make mine a Minaska
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I like them and I have several.
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I only have one Nikon scope, a Monarch UCC 3.3-10 that was on a ruger No 1B .308 when I bought it. I never used it. Not wanting a scope that physically big on that rifle, I put a VX III 1.5 - 5 on the rifle. I guess I have to find something to do with the Nikon now.
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I never owned one but know people who do and like them.
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I had a Nikon Monarch that was on the rifle I sold.
I used it for several years and as I remember it had optics and quality a bit better than Leupold, but I don't remember if it was made in Japan or elsewhere. I would keep using it unless there's a reason to move it.
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I have a Nikon 4X on my 308. It is a good scope and does what I need it to do.
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Depending on ones price range and desired feature set, they still offer some good binos and spotters. This fall I hunted with a guy who had Monarch 7 Binos. They were very good.
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