Re: Leupold
I have several Leupold VXIIs. I also have one Nikon. My newest Leupold is a Mark AR 3x9 and it is very good and it is made in the US. I also have some vipers, IORs and weavers as well. You may want to go to a local sporting goods store to compare the glass and features. Test them on a cloudy day outside the store and use the same settings to get a good idea on each scopes quality. The Nikon monarch does have better glass than the VXII, so compare the same class of scopes. I am not a big fan of the BDC on the Nikon, however, my son likes it.
John