Nikon buckmaster scopes?

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Does anyone like these scopes?

Not likely on par with the big names, but would the 4.5 - 14 x 40 mildot, or the 6-18 x 40 (comes with sunshade and extra target knobs, but no mildot), be a good alternative for light calibers a la .223 ?



I haven't even looked through one, so I have no idea of the quality etc. Anyone?
 
I have a 4-12X50 with the SF paralax and I would consider it one of my best purchases. For the money I do not think there is another scope manufacture that comes close. I have hard time finding any optical difference between it and my 6.5-22X50 MK4 Leupold. I actually just bought a 2.5-10X56 NIKON Monarch Gold because I liked my buckmaster so much. By the way I paid $400 canadian to my door from an E-bay store.
 
New gen Buckmasters are superb both optically and mechanically. I had a 4X14SF for over one year and had a lot of trigger time with it.

IT WORKS....

Optically, I would put it beside any Luppy and odds are no one will tell a difference or think the Nikon is better. Low light perf is amazing (hunted with it). Mechanicals are repeatable and accurate which is more then can be said for some big dollar scopes. Quality of machining and finish was top notch.

Nikon is really taking the sporting scope world by storm. Like Bushnell, they have the best glass/coatings in packages the average guy can afford. Big part is out sourced labour. My scope was made in the Phillipines of all places.

A best buy.

Jerry
 
I have both Nikon prostaff and monarch scopesand find them excellent!! The monarch is deffinetly superior to the prostaff. I havent looked through a buckmaster... but Im sure being a Nikon youll be pleased with it!!
 
I have a 6-18x40 and like it a lot. It compares well to my Leupold 6.5-20x40 and at half the price. Try a get a side focus one, you never appreciate how convenient it is to confirm you range focus when it is right there in front of you.

Reliable gun in Vancouver is the BC distributor (I believe).

LH
 
I was by Reliable today and they do indeed have Nikon scopes in stock.

Apparently Nikon has not brought the whole lineup into Canada yet, so I don't expect you will see a huge selection on the shelves for a bit.

Prices are comparable to SIR, and you get great service at Reliable.
 
I had a Buckmaster 4-12x50 A/O which was an excellent scope with percise click 1/4 moa adjustment. The light gathering was good and the semi target knobs were top notch...wish my Leupold had them. The things I didn't favour were the Nikoplex reticle was too heavy for me and its intended application and the weight of the 50mm scope was 24 oz....way too much for my rig with the alluminum bedding block. So I ended up selling the scope...for a great deal may I add to the new owner. I'm sure his 300 RUM will behave nicely with it. The quality of these scopes is superior as far as I'm considered to the Bushnell 3200's and the Legends but unfortunately do not hold a candle to the Leupold VX II's and III's for weight, eye relief or clarity. For their price point I'd give them a grade of A+
 
I Just received my Nikon 4.5-14x40 SF mildot scope this week. It will be going on a custom 223 I am having built. I haven't had the chance to test out the scopes tracking and ability to return to zero since I do not have my rifle yet. However, I find that the optics are very clear;they are comparable to my Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10x40 M3. This is remarkable since this scope cost me 1/3 the price of my Luppy.

The one disadvantage with this scope is the limited amount of elevation adjustements (40MOA). For long range work you will probably need a tapered base.

My purchase was based on a recommendation by mysticplayer and I must say that I am very pleased so far. Thanks Jerry:D
 
I had one for a short time Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 side focus mildot. One of the site fellows purchased it.

From what I could tell, it would appear to be in the same excellent value league as some of the Weaver and Bushnell products.

In my opinion, it appeared ahead of the Optasian scopes I have seen at some of the shows.
 
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The one disadvantage with this scope is the limited amount of elevation adjustements (40MOA). For long range work you will probably need a tapered base.
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Hmmmm - my research found that the max adjustment was 50 moa... but still, either way that is not a lot, so you're right. A tapered base might be needed for the real long stuff.
 
popcan said:
Hmmmm - my research found that the max adjustment was 50 moa... but still, either way that is not a lot, so you're right. A tapered base might be needed for the real long stuff.
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On the Nikon website it states a maximum internal adjustment of 40 which is where I got the information I posted. However, I just checked the specification manual that came with my scope and it states 50MOA. I guess Nikon the web site is out of date.
 
Diver said:
I guess Nikon the web site is out of date.
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Or the book is wrong. Either way, it's not a lot of adjustment.

I was going to order my scope from an e-bay store, because canadian suppliers don't have a mildot available - but now after reading about the U.S. export laws on another thread, I see why, and I might have to start filling out some forms first. What a stupid law.

I suppose a whacko would-be sniper is much handicapped by a standard reticle, so those are ok. :confused:
 
We just received the 6-18 target model in stock and they look very nice!
 
Highly recommend...I have the 4-12X50. I'm sure just because the fine optical clarity of the scope. Excellent low light hunting with the 4-12X50. Excellent features....for the dollar. I would rank it up there for edge to edge clarity and crispness for image with my Leupold Mark 4's and VXIII's. Buy one you won't be disapointed.
 
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