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[nitis]

Ok I finally have some funds back in the slush fund and since I can't put my hands on any parts to build my AR I might as well finish some other business

Swfa has some pretty good deals going on some Nikon scopes. Now I am leupold guy but do have an older monarch Ucc that I really like the brightness and love the nikoplex reticle over leupold a standard duplex.

So my dilemma is I need to scope my 300 rum. Will the buckmasters take the beating?

If so then do I go 4.5-14 or 6-18?

I will not et a bdc but would consider a mildot if they were bold enough.

The one concern I have is at 10+ power on my Ucc the black halo can be tough at times

Or u could do a leupold vx 2 for double the money in 4-12 what's that scope like?

 

[nvbroncrider]

The buckmasters I have is a fairly decent scope its a 6-18 and fits right at home on my 22-250. I don't know how it would handle that punishment.

 

[SJB358]

I had a 4.5x14 on a few WSM's and my 338 at one point. It was a good scope and better than any VXII or 2 I have seen. Not sure how it would handle the RUM though, seems like that is a combo to tear lesser made scopes apart in a light rifle. If it is a heavier combo, it might be fine. I have had a ProStaff 4x12 on my 264 for quite awhile and just moved it over to my 7mm Rem Mag. Seems to take those without issues.

I like Nikon's, but if you hawk SWFA's Sample List, you might find a comparable used scope for about the same money. Good luck with whatever you end up with.

 

[Sako7STW]

Have you looked recently with Nikon's huge promo they have going now? This may well be the best prices and bang for your buck that I have seen for several years. I am ordering one in the morning!

 

[OU812]

I have a 4.5-14 buckmaster on my 300 Rum and not a single issue has been encountered.

 

[nitis]

The current rebates /pricing is definitely what has my attention regarding these scopes. I am somewhat torn on which route to go still. 6-18 buckmasters for $200 or 4-16 monarch for $300

 

[FOTIS]

I have a 4.5-14 buckmaster on my 300 Rum and not a single issue has been encountered.

Ditto had one on my 416 forever.

 

[OU812]

The current rebates /pricing is definitely what has my attention regarding these scopes. I am somewhat torn on which route to go still. 6-18 buckmasters for $200 or 4-16 monarch for $300

Flip a coin. Either choice will serve you well. I like the option of 4 power for the some times close encounters in timber, but that's just my thoughts.

 

[CatskillCrawler]

A co-worker recently purchased a Monarch and asked of my opinion. I knew this was the most he had ever spent on a scope and was thinking, "man, decent scope but there's better value for the money you spent" to myself. I looked through it and was very impressed. I think they've improved this line. It was dusk and it seemed to be very bright. I know they improved the Pro-Staff line as well so maybe Nikon has finally addressed their perceived lack of effort to stay current. I had nothing to compare it with but I would hunt with a new Monarch without issue.

 

[nitis]

Ok so 5-20 or 4-16 monarch? 300 ultra.

 

[nitis]

I gues 4-16. Out if 5-20