to read hash marks, the elevation and windage is easy to correct when adjust- ing for range or wind in the field. A sun shade is included in the scope package and in every sense the 5-20x50 is a class act. Five stars in terms of performance and quality. Price can be a factor, but this scope is without a doubt right in line with the top dogs in the business. nikon coyoTe Special rifleScope Billed as a “coyote special” scope,
this unit is a lightweight in design, makes use of the BDC predator reticle, and comes in a complete camouflage coated finish. At 3-9x40, this scope is suited for work as a calling rifle sight, but I would consider it underpowered for most longer range prairie dog shoot- ing. I would not elect to use this scope as a dual role unit. I mounted the Nikon on a light-
weight Kimber Montana model rifle chambered in .204 Ruger. With the BDC reticle calibrated for the .223 or .22- 250, I was not able to shoot the system based on the exact holdover metering preset into the Nikon’s three stacked ring sights. Since the .204 Ruger shoots quite flat to 300 yards I was quite com- fortable shooting this cartridge with the new scope and just reestablishing my holdover using the “seat of the pants” method, or bracketing my shots at lon- ger ranges. This Nikon scope has good clear
optics, and uses the ARD (anti reflective device) technology. This means the sun won’t glint off the scope on a bright day as a warm target approaches the kill zone. I did not have the chance to test this feature because my time with the glass was limited to some degree, and since coyotes were about to raise those pups, calling and gunning was out of the picture until early fall. I shoot song dogs for pelts as well as recreation. Those coyote pups, or parents trying to feed the kids, are not on my target list in the spring. I prefer waiting for autumn to start hunting coyotes. The Nikon Coyote is so compact
and lightweight that on a super light rifle like the Kimber Montana it would do well as a backpack rifle for over- land work, or mountain style hunting where “up” is the general direction of the hunter most of the time. I packed this rifle twice in private land hunts that were overnight events during the field testing of new gear. I can say that
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deciding to buy this scope is a possible option … certainly not the worst idea a hunter could come up with. nikon Monarch
The 8-32x50 Nikon Monarch Long
Range is a heavy varmint scope that is designed for longer range work on a rail rifle, benchrest setup, or medium heavy barrel prairie dog rifle. The scope makes use of a Nikoplex reticle, which basically is a cross hair with thick lines in the outer sections and thinner lines in the central section where the cross is. In this area I would like to see mil dots, which I think would work well in a high magnification scope like this for longer range shooting. Mil dot applications are just about universal now and easy to learn without a massive amount of training or study. The Monarch also is available with the Nikon BDC reticle, and that’s a start in the right direction for a good long-range scope. I first mounted this scope on a Bel-
grade, Montana, Noreen Long Range .50 BMG rifle. This scope has a constant 4" eye relief, a good thing to have on a rifle with heavy recoil. If the big gun didn’t destroy the reticle it would last on about anything, I thought. After eight rounds downrange I removed the scope and mounted it on a Model 700 action used for the new Sniper/Varmint Magnum Research bolt-action rifle. I was in the midst of testing the Magnum Research rifle in .22-250 Remington using Black Hills 36-grain VG bullets, and had found that the rifle was clearly capable of producing one-hole groups at 100 yards about all day long. With a locking side focus system,
interchangeable turret technology, and enhanced mounting ring spacing (which worked out very well for the .50 BMG application), the scope meets
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several requirements for tactical and varmint applications. This scope comes with the Nikon lifetime warranty. That’s important these days considering high initial cost and replacement. BuShnell eliTe 4200
The Bushnell 4200 3-9x40 is a
quality scope designed for an AR-15 system or lightweight varmint rig. Such a magnification range is not designed for ultra long range target punching, but on a calling rifle, pack rifle, or similar firearms, this compact scope fits right in. Features include 1/4 moa adjustments, Multi-X reticle, matte finish, 13-ounce weight, 12.6-inch length, and rear focus eyepiece.
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advanced callinG MachineS Bigger, better, faster is the Ameri-
can way, I guess, and the varmint/ predator electronic calling machine is no exception to the rule. I have held off on this subject for a time because it takes weeks and months of field work to get a firm idea of just how good a new calling system is. Taking a day in the field, or firing it up out the back door just won’t cut it when bad wet weather, deep cold, rough country, or a fall or two in the mountain rocks makes up the total test base of the product. foxpro fury
After a full year using the FX5 by FoxPro, I was approached by the com-
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