i just read on another forum , Nikon is getting out of the rifle scope business. production has ceased .whatever is in stores now is it . all past warranty void. i have 2 monarch's about 15-16 years old and one pro staff about 3yrs old that have been great. i guess my next scope will be leopould. ihave one about 10 yrs old and its been good. my max budget on scope is 500$ . i havent bought a new deer rifle in 10yrs
I have owned monarchs since they were making them in Japan. Been looking a Leopold, but the one in my sons long range gun lists for $2600.
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If that’s the case, that sucks. Guess I’ll change between vortex and Leopold. Whichever has the biggest sale.
I’m seriously doubting this. But who knows. I sure hope not.
A quick google search proved that rumor went around about 10 years ago too. Probably just internet BS. Nikon has been doing really well in the riflescope business for many, many years, can't see them bailing on that now.
I certainly hope this is not true
I always bough Monarchs until the last few years I have switched to leupold. Pay a few bucks premium for them but you support Americans and the warranty is better.
My Savage Model 11 came with a Nikon Buckmaster 3 x9,I did not like it.Switched to Leupold much better scope.
That seems crazy. Obviously I have no figures but I would reckon that their market share is significant. Who else makes a quality scope for average joes except Leupold and Nikon?
I doubt this is true. Nikon sells a ton of riflescopes. Never know though.
I have two Nikon lenses in my eyes.
I went and checked some hunting forums I’m on and it may be true. Some of the guys had emails from Nikon stating the same thing and one reputable Nikon dealer that frequents the forum said it was happening.
I have no idea if it is fact but Nikon has been loosing a lot of money and laid off about 7k employees. at east that is what I was reading
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It definitely sucks if true, I've got a small fortune in Nikon Monarchs.
I was in my local gun shop today and they are Nikon dealers. I asked them and they said yes, Nikon is done with riflescopes. They found it kinda strange too that they were bailing out but they said it is indeed true.
According to this article it is true.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the...-business/amp/
That sucks, I have a few Nikon scopes that have proven to be outstanding scopes for the money.
1987 Ranger 373V 150 Yamaha proV still going strong.
Damn, that’s all the scopes I have.
Me too. And wanting to get a Monarch 5 for a new rifle but I’m hesitant now. I’ve used Nikon for over 20 years and have never had an issue.Originally Posted by hammerdog
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