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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BruceH" data-source="post: 3610986" data-attributes="member: 106398">Thanks Bob!Does anyone know if there is a link to a chart showing a breakdown of the scoring?I just received the 8X42 version of the new Nikon Monarch HG and so far, so good.  I can see why the reviewers liked it.  The two standout things that first struck me with the 8X42 is the great handling and lighter weight and then the beautiful panoramic like view that goes with the  wide FOV (435 ft).  I have not found anything not to like about it.  No CA issues (but I am not bothered by CA) and no glare issues so far.  It looks to resolve beyond my visual acuity (which is better than 20/20 but not quite 20/15).  Poor Leica, they keep getting dinged for leaks.  The Tract Tekoa got some nice comments.  I know nothing of the Bushnell Engage but it looks like one worth checking out.  The Leupold Santiam scored low for the price and considering it looks to be a clone of the well received Maven.  It would be informative to see the scoring breakdown showing how much the Santiam lost due to size and weight, a characteristic of a 15X56.</blockquote>