Nikon Monarch 3 1-4X20 or Weaver V3 1-3X20 opinions please.

I would approach it a little different with these two scopes.

Weaver is tough to find in a brick/mortar dealer in Canada now - they package tons of scopes on Savage's etc, but try and find a dealer. Hard to find dealer might equate to "tough to get service" if you need it - maybe not, but....

Nikon does make fine glass and the Monarch is their better line. Starting this year Nikon has added a "no fault warranty" so even if you drop your rifle out a tree stand and smash the scope they will "repair or replace" free of charge - tough to beat. Plus, every dealer and their dog can deal with Nikon.

I like to handle both scopes side by side when I'm trying to decide between Scope A, B, or C. With the Weaver I just can't do that.

(and I ended up buying a Burris when I wanted a Nikon (after doing all the on-line research for a scope) - when I looked through both of them, plus a couple others with similar features and price point, the Burris, "for me" was the better scope - so still would have been happy with the Nikon, but only if I had never did the side by side comparison - and just because "Bob" loves the Nightsite Super Scope doesn't mean you will even tolerate it - first hand comparison is important with optics)
 
It's because of this Nikon has the edge. Weavers are also high value with the right line, in this case I think it's going to depend on what the OP intends to use it on and for what style of shooting. OP seeing both of these in person with reticles / glass weight etc... will help you make the best call and save you money in the long run if you make the wrong choice.

galamb said:
I would approach it a little different with these two scopes.

Weaver is tough to find in a brick/mortar dealer in Canada now - they package tons of scopes on Savage's etc, but try and find a dealer. Hard to find dealer might equate to "tough to get service" if you need it - maybe not, but....

Nikon does make fine glass and the Monarch is their better line. Starting this year Nikon has added a "no fault warranty" so even if you drop your rifle out a tree stand and smash the scope they will "repair or replace" free of charge - tough to beat. Plus, every dealer and their dog can deal with Nikon.

I like to handle both scopes side by side when I'm trying to decide between Scope A, B, or C. With the Weaver I just can't do that.

(and I ended up buying a Burris when I wanted a Nikon (after doing all the on-line research for a scope) - when I looked through both of them, plus a couple others with similar features and price point, the Burris, "for me" was the better scope - so still would have been happy with the Nikon, but only if I had never did the side by side comparison - and just because "Bob" loves the Nightsite Super Scope doesn't mean you will even tolerate it - first hand comparison is important with optics)
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xdmer said:
It's because of this Nikon has the edge. Weavers are also high value with the right line, in this case I think it's going to depend on what the OP intends to use it on and for what style of shooting. OP seeing both of these in person with reticles / glass weight etc... will help you make the best call and save you money in the long run if you make the wrong choice.
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That would be the case with the Classic V models like the V3. I have one and I think it's very good value for money. But it comes only with a duplex reticle and as galamb pointed out Nikons are easier to find. If Nikon offers a reticle option you like better the Nikon is probably going to make you happier.
 
Monarch are nice but they are starting to complicate the Monarch line, the 3 is a lower end Monarch.
I had Monarch 3 Binos briefly, was not happy with them, they did not compare to my old Monarch ATB's.
 
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I have the weaver 1-3 x20 on a Ruger RSI, It is a really nice little scope. But for another $100 you could probably grab the easily obtainable leupold vx2 1-4 x20.
I special ordered the weaver through Mystic Precision.
 
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