SNEEKEE1 Report post Posted January 20, 2015 So I was messing around Sportsmans and saw a pair of 20x56 pair of nikon monarchs and there was also the vortex kaibabs. My question is has anyone compared the 2? The nikons were about half the price of the vortex I was curious to look threw them and ask questions but the 2 people behind the counter were pre occupied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted January 21, 2015 Word of advice, and it's free so take it or leave it. A 56 millimeter objective is to small for 20 power. I predict they both will wither and blow away, for 20 power ya need at least 60 millimeter objective. But they will more than likely hook a few before they blow away. Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted January 21, 2015 Don't have the binos but I have a Nikon Monarch scope and a Vortex Viper scope of similar size and magnification. The Vortex scope wins hands down in every way I have compared the two. I'd also suggest looking at the Vortex Razors over the Kiababs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted January 21, 2015 Both options also come in 15x56 and the Nikons are cheaper on Amazon. I have heard a few people interested in the Nikon, but when your spending that kind of $$ it's assuring to have the Vortex warranty. The ergonomics of the Nikons are great though. You would have to take them both outside in low light on a tripod to really check either pair out. Nikon 7582 Monarch 5 16 X 56 mm Binocular (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3URVH8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_WGXVub1Z5ZD6C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNEEKEE1 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 wdenike I'm thinking that maybe they weren't 20's maybe I was mistaken I know they were similar to the Kaibabs. rossislider I have a pair of Nikon Actions I have had for a long time I bought my wife a pair of vortexs of the similar magnification I prefer mine over heres but just used to them I think and I run a Vortex viper scope and looove it. I keep thinking about getting a pair of razor and a spotting scope to really get out there but can never make up my mind. Norteno I have to totally agree I love the Vortex warranty its what has made me buy them in the past guess I'll have to try and look threw them and maybe go backa nd talk to the guys about them when I get a chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
