I dont care for either brands, you get what you pay for with optics. I'm not saying slap on a Swarvaski (spelling?) but I have a Nikon Monarch 5-20x44sf BDC and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT
Edna is awesome, we're friends. She has always taken good care of me as a customer. :)
Im currently having the same problem, I will adress it in the AM.