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FLChinook · October 22, 2012, 10:18 PM

In another thread, I ask for input about 4 scopes. I've reduced the choice to two and notice that the Zeiss does not magnify its retina when increasing scope magnification. This bothers me on my Swarvoski and I wonder if the Nikon also does this??

Choices:
Nikon Monarch Gold 2.5x10 x 50 (side focus) ($719)
Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14 x 44 ($829)

There's no prefect world and I have to choose. I like the Nikon side focus and 30mm tube. I like the Zeiss 14x top magnification...

It's going to be the Zeiss unless someone tells me the Nikon doesn't retina magnify; if the Nikon doesn't, I'll have to pull a few more hairs out...

October 22, 2012, 10:18 PM	#1
FLChinook Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 378	Do Nikon Monarch Gold scopes magnify the reticle? In another thread, I ask for input about 4 scopes. I've reduced the choice to two and notice that the Zeiss does not magnify its retina when increasing scope magnification. This bothers me on my Swarvoski and I wonder if the Nikon also does this?? Choices: Nikon Monarch Gold 2.5x10 x 50 (side focus) ($719) Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14 x 44 ($829) There's no prefect world and I have to choose. I like the Nikon side focus and 30mm tube. I like the Zeiss 14x top magnification... It's going to be the Zeiss unless someone tells me the Nikon doesn't retina magnify; if the Nikon doesn't, I'll have to pull a few more hairs out... Last edited by FLChinook; October 24, 2012 at 11:39 PM.