08-12-2011, 06:07 PM
Wally Bear Wrote:The best pricing I can find for both has the Vortex at about 50% more expensive. Is it worth 50% more? If so, what makes it worth the extra money? BTW: thanks, this is very helpful.
While the glass in the Monarch is good, the glass in the Monarch Gold is better, and the Monarch X is even better still.
The Vortex PST scopes have glass that is comparable to the Monarch X, and some people claim it is better. I certainly think it is at least a match for my Nikon Tactical, (which became the Monarch X).
The PST's also have lighted (lit?) reticles, and while I don't use mine much, when I need it, it is critical.
For me, the difference is worth it. OF course, I'm the guy who has a Nightforce on my other Grendel, so I'm probably a lousy reference point!
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