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Thread: Will it be an Upgrade or a Downgrade?

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    Will it be an Upgrade or a Downgrade?

    Have a Nikon Monarch 3, 4-16x42 am thinking of getting something new. The reticle on the Nikon is too thick for my liking, I only shoot animals to 400 and steel to 600. Would a vx3hd be a suitable upgrade or am i best to keep what i have. Will the leupold dial as reliably as the nikon? Budget around $1000. And no i can not justify saving up extra for a vx5. Want a 1” tube anyway to keep it compact. Cheers guys.

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    In my opinion no the vx3 wont be any better the reticle may be better but that's about it, if you want better glass with a 1" tube save up for a a swaro.
    Love my nikons, shot reds out to 600 with my 6-24×50 monarch 3 with bdc reticle before I sold it and currently run a 4-16×42 monarch on my 30-06 shot reds out past 300yards with that set up no worries its a duplex type reticle
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    Burris HD from camerland NY

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    I'd look hard at the Superslam @Pop Shot has for sale on here.
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP View Post
    Burris HD from camerland NY

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    All good an well except they wont export rifle scopes outside of the USA
    #DANNYCENT

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    Quote Originally Posted by jakewire View Post
    I'd look hard at the Superslam @Pop Shot has for sale on here.
    Having looked through a superslam I wouldn't have thought the glass would be much if any better, the only benefit to me woukd be the pull up turrets.
    #DANNYCENT

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyb View Post
    All good an well except they wont export rifle scopes outside of the USA
    They say that on there website but they do as I got one off the for around $750 for a 3.5-15 HD landed to my door.
    Bloody good scope for the money

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    Quote Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP View Post
    They say that on there website but they do as I got one off the for around $750 for a 3.5-15 HD landed to my door.
    Bloody good scope for the money

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    Interesting but bit of a risk if it doesn't show up
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    Cool cheers, il prob just keep the monarch. It dials well clicks are positive and its still pretty light weight for a 16 power scope. Sometimes ya think ya need something when ya actually don't 😉
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    whats it going on ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyb View Post
    All good an well except they wont export rifle scopes outside of the USA
    Where does it say this?
    Just...say...the...word

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flyblown View Post
    Where does it say this?
    When you add one to your cart and go to check your cart, big red writing at the top of the page
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    Quote Originally Posted by gonetropo View Post
    whats it going on ??
    On a 7mm08.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyb View Post
    When you add one to your cart and go to check your cart, big red writing at the top of the page
    You keep processing through and choose the 49.99 2 day delivery service and fill in the correct details. Ask them after your tracking number once they have processed. That worked for me.
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    Mate emailed them very recently and they said no they wouldnt

 

 

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