Nikon 1-4x20 Monarch African Riflescope (Matte, German #4 Reticle)
Riflescopes designed for big game hunters, with ultra-wide fields of view
Four full inches of eye relief, along with lower power range, keeps shooters on target in fast, both eyes open situations
Half MOA adjustment means quick, sure sight-in; large field of view gets you on target fast
German reticle, 1.0X to 4X actual magnification; 20-millimeter effective objective diameter; 10.35-inch length and 12.16-ounce weight
Includes limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty
Nikon's fully multicoated optics to handle fast shots with dangerous game
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Product Description
Nikon's African Riflescope Series. Africa has long been a continent of dreams and danger for hunters around the world. For those seeking their adventure on the Dark Continent, Nikon has a riflescope series that is more than ready for the hunt. Three riflescopes - all with ultra wide fields of view - make up the new Monarch African Series from–a one-inch tube 1-4x20mm and two 30mm tube 1.1-4x24mm models. Each scope features Nikon's fully multicoated optics to provide crystal clear viewing and a power range designed to handle fast shots with dangerous game. "In a dangerous game situation the hunt can turn from lazy to deadly in less than a second," said Jon LaCorte, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Nikon Sport Optics. "And that's when you will really appreciate every feature we built into our African Series of riflescopes."Hard charging game requires hard hitting rifles and Nikon's four full inches of eye relief will keep all the pain on the barrel end. The lower power range keeps shooters on target in fast, "both eyes open" situations. The easy, light to handle 20mm and 24mm objectives combine with Nikon's durability to carry the rifle without worry. All of the African Series scopes are built around what works when hunting dangerous game in Africa and beyond and utilize the proven German #4 reticle for fast target/reticle acquisition. For late night predators of the toothy kind and other low-light hunting, an illuminated #4 is available as well. And since it's a Monarch, crystal clear images and light transmission second to none will help make the Dark Continent seem a little brighter. The 1/2 MOA adjustment means a fast, sure sight-in. A large field of view gets you on target fast, when it literally can mean life or death for the hunter or the hunted.
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With the Monarch African riflescopes, Nikon has introduced a series of scopes designed especially for big game hunters, with ultra-wide fields of view and Nikon's fully multicoated optics to provide crystal clear viewing and a power range designed to handle fast shots with dangerous game.
Hard-charging game requires hard-hitting rifles, and Nikon's four full inches of eye relief, along with a lower power range, keeps shooters on target in fast, "both eyes open" situations. The easy, light-to-handle objectives combine with Nikon's durability to ensure serious hunters can carry the rifle without worry.
All of the new African Series scopes are built around what works when hunting dangerous game in Africa and beyond, and utilize the proven German #4 reticle for fast target and reticle acquisition. When hunting late night predators or otherwise operating in low light conditions, an illuminated #4 is available as well. The 1/4 MOA adjustment means a quick, sure sight-in, while a large field of view gets you on target fast.
An oversized ocular with generous field of view provides 4X magnification zoom range and four inches of constant eye relief for a crisp, detailed sight picture.
Specifications
#4 German reticle
8446 matte finish
1.0X to 4X actual magnification
20-millimeter effective objective diameter
Four-millimeter (at 4X) exit pupil
4.1- to 4.0-inch eye relief
92.9- to 23.1-foot FOV at 100 yds
One-inch tube diameter
25.4mm/in objective O.D.
41mm/in eyepiece O.D.
10.35-inch length
12.16-ounce weight
1/2 MOA adjustment graduation
120 MOA maximum internal adjustment
100-yard parallax setting
Lifetime Warranty Nikon riflescopes include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Product Details
Nikon 1-4x20 Monarch African Riflescope (Matte, German #4 Reticle)
This review is from: Nikon 1-4x20 Monarch African Riflescope (Matte, German #4 Reticle) (Electronics)
Having owned several of the Buckmaster series of scopes, and noting the increase in quality of the optics over the Prostaffs, I thought I could look forward to the same when I purchased a Monarch scope. Unfortunately, and much to my dismay, this is not the case. The scope showed very heavy distortion at the edges, with only average clarity. Even the Prostaff line doesn't suffer from such awful distortion. I was so disappointed with the optics in this one, I never even mounted it.
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This review is from: Nikon 1-4x20 Monarch African Riflescope (Matte, German #4 Reticle) (Electronics)
In the world of tactical everything and ever larger and more powerful gadget laden scopes being marketed as essential for hunting this product is a breath of fresh air. Typical Nikon quality. Light, compact and able to be mounted low. It makes my rifle look and feel like a graceful tool, not a top heavy, awkward showpiece. I have zero distortion issues as I saw mentioned once or twice in other web reviews, mine is clear and bright from edge to edge at all power settings. On one power this scope is very comfortable to use with both eyes open. At four power it's plenty of magnification for big game within the MPBR of most cartridges and shooters ethical abilities. One of the things I was hesitant about when purchasing was the unusual (to me) reticule; In the field I love it, it is definitely my new favorite scope for hunting, I would put one on all my rifles if I could afford to. The three heavy lines give a very good, fast sight picture for quick close up shots while the fine lines...Read more
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As an FFL Class III Dealer I have the opportunity to personally use any scope I choose
As a long time hunter and competitive shooter I have alway been a Leupold fan...until l my first Nikon and I have never looked back
I was sick of Heavy tricked out scopes with no real world practical application except to impress your buddies.I bought a new Arsenal Inc AK 47 21-61 and topped it off with a new Nikon African 1-4x20 with German #4 reticle .Great choice. As a tactical scope for up close and personal the German reticle is awesome on 1or 2xpower and at medium yardage of 100-150 yards, incredibly clear and Precise on 4x all in a simple,easy to use and lock in zero with no tricks or gimmicks.Excellent low light and parallax correction at any yardage.You can't do better than the African for a lightweight scope able to withstand heavy recoil.Just a simple,well made scope with Nikons usual fantastically clear optics.A fantastic buy comparable to scopes costing 6 times...Read more
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