[Shwane]

Anybody have any dealings with the Nikon buckmasters series scopes. Im looking at a 4.5-14x40. I will have it on a Browning a-bolt 7mm rem mag. Looking to shoot up to 500 meters. Goods, bads, uglies? Thanks in advance. Oh yea Kick A$$ forum

[Heavy shooter]

Should be fine. I've got Nikons on bigger stuff than a 7mm and the hold up fine. You really can't go wrong with Leupold or Nikon for the money.

[sniper1958]

I've got a Buckmaster on my .30-06 and love it! It's by far the clearest scope I've ever looked through. I can't afford the expensive ones - and don't see the benefit of having one. I've seen guys spend more on glass than the rifle and the trip combined. I don't think you'll have any problems. I've hunted with mine at near sea level (Florida) and at almost 9000 feet (Colorado). No fogging issues and the adjustments held.

[deadzero]

the optics are great, not a bit of problem there. for the money, the Nikons are great scopes.

I'm just not a fan of BDC reticles tho. if you use a BDC on a 308, 30-06,300WM, or 300WSM long range impact points will vary due to different ballistics. if one knows a particular bullets ballistic trajectory at specified ranges than a Mil-Dot becomes a better means of accurately establishing a long range impact point. The Buckmaster scopes use to come with the Mil-Dot option but they may have been discontinued, I'm not sure. I had some Buckmaster Mil-dot scopes a year ago but they got clearanced priced and once they were gone I have not seen another one since.

[Sav .250]

If you buy a Nikon scope..........you`ll be happy with it.

[Shwane]

Thanks for the replies. I also cant afford the Swaorski's, Leupold, or Ziess. Excuse the spelling on those. So, its an all around good scope for the money.

[SwedeSteve]

I love mine !!

[WLew]

I've got that exact scope and love it, as clear and bright as my Leupolds. Think I'm gonna get the 6x18x40 mil dot next.

[hotrunner]

I've sometimes griped about the small-sized (for the objective dia.) field of view of the Buckmasters, but frankly, especally after trying out another big-name's semi-premium model today on a varmint rifle, I actually missed the Nikon. I have the 4-14 and the Midway special mil-dot 6-18X and am now pretty convinced that they're the best scope in that price range. If you can't go the extra bucks for the Monarch the Buckmasters will do fine.

[zlr101]

I agree i have been looking for a new scope for about 2-3 weeks i have decided on a nikon prostaff now do i do 3-9x40 or x50.