Nikon Optics markets the Monarch series as it's top of the scope offering. In addition to the standard Monarch line, Nikon also offers two upgraded lines called the Monarch X and the Monarch Gold. Both the X and Gold series are a step up in the Monarch series, but are really geared towards precision benchrest or military shooters. The Gold version has a 30mm tube versus a standard 1 inch tube. For most people, the Monarch will be one of the best scopes that they have ever purchased.

The Monarch is available in both a traditional focus set-up and a side focus set-up. A Monarch scope configuration is available for nearly every hunting or shooting need. Nikon offers the Monarch in a variety of magnification from a 2-8 X 32 all the way up to an 8-32 X 50.
 | Nikon Monarch Scopes - Totally Redesigned! While ruggedness and waterproof integrity are important virtues in a riflescope, it's the absolute mechanical precision and overall optical perfection that separate Monarch scopes from all the others. The heart of the Monarch is the advanced Ultra ClearCoat? optical system, a proprietary blend of Nikon's legendary glass and anti-reflective multicoatings that bump light transmission to the theoretical maximum. All feature quick-focus eyepieces and positive click hand-turn windage and elevation adjustments for convenience, speed and minimum motion. Manufacturer's full lifetime warranty. It took Nikon 90 years to compile the data and invent the processes that created the Monarch, all the while challenging not only the limits set by others, but also the limits of optical science itself! Its reputation is anchored by Eye Box ocular technology, which boasts an impressive 4x zoom range and 4" of constant, non-critical eye relief. With its massive ocular lens, the Monarch is able to deliver huge, exceptionally bright, high resolution sight picture and maximum field of view. The entire optical system is engineered to provide you with a bright, sharp, flat sight picture and light transmission up to 95%! At the same time, the length of each scope has been minimized, enabling it to be mounted on virtually any rifle. 1/4-MOA positive click reticle adjustments (1/8-MOA on 5?20x44 and 6?24x50 models) ensure confident sight-in and field adjustments. Interchangeable Turret Technology allows you to customize turret knobs and caps, and a locking side focus knob on the turret (except 2.5?10x models) allows for precise parallax adjustment maintenance at virtually any range. The rugged capabilities of each scope are guaranteed to perform at 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof levels. Key: BDC = Bullet Drop Conpensating Reticle NP = Nikoplex Standard Reticle Nikon? BDC Reticle Nikon's Bullet Drop Compensating (BDC) reticle compensates for trajectory to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. Unique system integrates a series of small ballistic circles , each subtending 2"@100 yards, allowing unimpeded targeting. Provides aiming points out to 500 yards with a 100-yard sight-in for standard centerfire cartridges and 600 yards with a 200-yard sight-in for magnum cartridges. FOV = field of view at 100 yards, given in feet. | |
 | Nikon Monarch Scopes - Totally Redesigned! While ruggedness and waterproof integrity are important virtues in a riflescope, it's the absolute mechanical precision and overall optical perfection that separate Monarch scopes from all the others. The heart of the Monarch is the advanced Ultra ClearCoat? optical system, a proprietary blend of Nikon's legendary glass and anti-reflective multicoatings that bump light transmission to the theoretical maximum. All feature quick-focus eyepieces and positive click hand-turn windage and elevation adjustments for convenience, speed and minimum motion. Manufacturer's full lifetime warranty. It took Nikon 90 years to compile the data and invent the processes that created the Monarch, all the while challenging not only the limits set by others, but also the limits of optical science itself! Its reputation is anchored by Eye Box ocular technology, which boasts an impressive 4x zoom range and 4" of constant, non-critical eye relief. With its massive ocular lens, the Monarch is able to deliver huge, exceptionally bright, high resolution sight picture and maximum field of view. The entire optical system is engineered to provide you with a bright, sharp, flat sight picture and light transmission up to 95%! At the same time, the length of each scope has been minimized, enabling it to be mounted on virtually any rifle. 1/4-MOA positive click reticle adjustments (1/8-MOA on 5?20x44 and 6?24x50 models) ensure confident sight-in and field adjustments. Interchangeable Turret Technology allows you to customize turret knobs and caps, and a locking side focus knob on the turret (except 2.5?10x models) allows for precise parallax adjustment maintenance at virtually any range. The rugged capabilities of each scope are guaranteed to perform at 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof levels. Key: BDC = Bullet Drop Conpensating Reticle NP = Nikoplex Standard Reticle Nikon? BDC Reticle Nikon's Bullet Drop Compensating (BDC) reticle compensates for trajectory to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. Unique system integrates a series of small ballistic circles , each subtending 2"@100 yards, allowing unimpeded targeting. Provides aiming points out to 500 yards with a 100-yard sight-in for standard centerfire cartridges and 600 yards with a 200-yard sight-in for magnum cartridges. FOV = field of view at 100 yards, given in feet. | |
 | Nikon Monarch Scopes - Totally Redesigned! While ruggedness and waterproof integrity are important virtues in a riflescope, it's the absolute mechanical precision and overall optical perfection that separate Monarch scopes from all the others. The heart of the Monarch is the advanced Ultra ClearCoat? optical system, a proprietary blend of Nikon's legendary glass and anti-reflective multicoatings that bump light transmission to the theoretical maximum. All feature quick-focus eyepieces and positive click hand-turn windage and elevation adjustments for convenience, speed and minimum motion. Manufacturer's full lifetime warranty. It took Nikon 90 years to compile the data and invent the processes that created the Monarch, all the while challenging not only the limits set by others, but also the limits of optical science itself! Its reputation is anchored by Eye Box ocular technology, which boasts an impressive 4x zoom range and 4" of constant, non-critical eye relief. With its massive ocular lens, the Monarch is able to deliver huge, exceptionally bright, high resolution sight picture and maximum field of view. The entire optical system is engineered to provide you with a bright, sharp, flat sight picture and light transmission up to 95%! At the same time, the length of each scope has been minimized, enabling it to be mounted on virtually any rifle. 1/4-MOA positive click reticle adjustments (1/8-MOA on 5?20x44 and 6?24x50 models) ensure confident sight-in and field adjustments. Interchangeable Turret Technology allows you to customize turret knobs and caps, and a locking side focus knob on the turret (except 2.5?10x models) allows for precise parallax adjustment maintenance at virtually any range. The rugged capabilities of each scope are guaranteed to perform at 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof levels. Key: BDC = Bullet Drop Conpensating Reticle NP = Nikoplex Standard Reticle Nikon? BDC Reticle Nikon's Bullet Drop Compensating (BDC) reticle compensates for trajectory to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. Unique system integrates a series of small ballistic circles , each subtending 2"@100 yards, allowing unimpeded targeting. Provides aiming points out to 500 yards with a 100-yard sight-in for standard centerfire cartridges and 600 yards with a 200-yard sight-in for magnum cartridges. FOV = field of view at 100 yards, given in feet. | |
 | Nikon Monarch Scopes - Totally Redesigned! While ruggedness and waterproof integrity are important virtues in a riflescope, it's the absolute mechanical precision and overall optical perfection that separate Monarch scopes from all the others. The heart of the Monarch is the advanced Ultra ClearCoat? optical system, a proprietary blend of Nikon's legendary glass and anti-reflective multicoatings that bump light transmission to the theoretical maximum. All feature quick-focus eyepieces and positive click hand-turn windage and elevation adjustments for convenience, speed and minimum motion. Manufacturer's full lifetime warranty. It took Nikon 90 years to compile the data and invent the processes that created the Monarch, all the while challenging not only the limits set by others, but also the limits of optical science itself! Its reputation is anchored by Eye Box ocular technology, which boasts an impressive 4x zoom range and 4" of constant, non-critical eye relief. With its massive ocular lens, the Monarch is able to deliver huge, exceptionally bright, high resolution sight picture and maximum field of view. The entire optical system is engineered to provide you with a bright, sharp, flat sight picture and light transmission up to 95%! At the same time, the length of each scope has been minimized, enabling it to be mounted on virtually any rifle. 1/4-MOA positive click reticle adjustments (1/8-MOA on 5?20x44 and 6?24x50 models) ensure confident sight-in and field adjustments. Interchangeable Turret Technology allows you to customize turret knobs and caps, and a locking side focus knob on the turret (except 2.5?10x models) allows for precise parallax adjustment maintenance at virtually any range. The rugged capabilities of each scope are guaranteed to perform at 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof levels. Key: BDC = Bullet Drop Conpensating Reticle NP = Nikoplex Standard Reticle Nikon? BDC Reticle Nikon's Bullet Drop Compensating (BDC) reticle compensates for trajectory to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. Unique system integrates a series of small ballistic circles , each subtending 2"@100 yards, allowing unimpeded targeting. Provides aiming points out to 500 yards with a 100-yard sight-in for standard centerfire cartridges and 600 yards with a 200-yard sight-in for magnum cartridges. FOV = field of view at 100 yards, given in feet. | |