Of those two, I would go with the Nikon. I have a Monarch 4 - 12, and it is a great scope, but if I was you, I'd be looking at Leupold. Plenty of scopes in your price range, and they are made in USA with great optics and the BEST warranty. Scott
In that price range you can get yourself into a Zeiss Conquest too.
If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
212-753-5128 [email protected] www.cameralandny.com
I've used several of the Bushnell elite 3200 and 4200 series riflescopes. The 4200 series is probably the best and most underated riflesope under 500 bucks. You can get a 3200 series under 200 bucks.
The Burris Fullfield 3-9x is a nice scope for only $150 to $200. If you want to spend more, go with Leupold. The Nikon Monarch is supposed to be really good as well, but I like to buy American made if possible.