Nikon Monarch M5 3-12x42SF Riflescope Review

[Justin Crossley]

I just recieved the Nikon Mornarch M5 3-12x42SF Riflescope with the MK1-MOA reticle in the mail yesterday. My plan is to get it mounted over the weekend (assuming I can get rings) and start testing it out. Let me know what questions you have and I'll get them answered.

Below is a graphic showing the available reticles.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Saturday I mounted the Nikon on my ultralight Tikka 6.5-06ai in medium height Talley Rings. It was easy to sight in and the scope seemed to track correctly. I will do a full tracking test later on. I don't plan to dial this scope in the field though since it doesn't have a zero stop or exposed elevation turrets.



At only 19.2 oz it doesn't add much weight!

 

[Justin Crossley]

I hit the hills Sunday morning to stretch the legs on this scope a bit. The glass is very crisp. I really like the MK1-MOA reticle. I was accurately shooting targets over 600 yds by holding over.



Eye relief is good. I had no issues shooting on the bench, prone or from a tripod. Keep an eye out for my review of the Davros head in the photo below.

 

[archp625]

what break is on your gun and where did you have it done at?

 

[Justin Crossley]

It's the APA Micro Bastard installed by Whaley in CDA.

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[Justin Crossley]

My review is complete. Let me know if there are any questions I can answer.

Nikon Monarch M5 3-12x42SF Riflescope Review

 

[mechengr]

With that MOA reticle this is a very enticing package for a hunting rifle. Anything new to report on this scope? Gotten any shots on game with it yet this season?

 

[Justin Crossley]

With that MOA reticle this is a very enticing package for a hunting rifle. Anything new to report on this scope? Gotten any shots on game with it yet this season?

No shots yet. I'm hoping to find a mature buck on my late whitetail hunt next month.

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[spin05]

Do you think its still wise to buy a Nikon Scope with them getting out of the scope buisness????? How will that effect warranty???

 

[Justin Crossley]

Do you think its still wise to buy a Nikon Scope with them getting out of the scope buisness????? How will that effect warranty???

I will continue using the one I have and would be confident in buying one still. There will probably be some good closeout pricing coming which would be great. I expect they would still honor their warranty.

 

[kentbarter]

Always like my Nikon's going back to the Primos 3-9x I had on my first Encore. Sorry to see this option going away.

I have see some great deals on the Tactical and Black lines.

Kent

 

[ecsn7d]

My review is complete. Let me know if there are any questions I can answer.

Nikon Monarch M5 3-12x42SF Riflescope Review

Justin, the last picture in your article you have an aftermarket stock on your Tikka. What is it and how are you liking it?