browning vs. buckmaster

[UTICA]

Looking at a browning(bushnell elite 3200) and a nikon buckmaster.Both are 3x9x40,I can get the browning for $129 and the nikon for $149.Anyone have an opinion on which is better.I figure they are about the same in quality,but I would like to hear everyones thoughts.

Thanks

[MichaelT.]

Nikon....

The Browning is made by bushnell, but it is made to browning specs, which are not up to the typical 3200 bushnell standards.

Nikon .... you get a nikon, and they stand behind their products.

[kdvollmer]

I have both, NIkon, and the Bushnell version of the 3200. The Nikon is considerably better IMO.

[UTICA]

Thanks guys...I found the new model buckmaster on sale at natchez for $139(refurb),I will go with it.

[edelsite]

I have admit that I can actually answer this question because I have both the Browning and the Buckmaster. In my opinion, the Nikon has better, more clear glass. I putboth side by side to see which was brighter in low light, but I honestly couldn't see a difference from dusk to total darkness. I'm sure both will hold up just fine. If I buy any more, I'll probably go with another Nikon. For the minimal price difference, I think it's a better scope.

[UTICA]

I bought 2 scopes...a 4x40 monarch for $99 from SWFA....and a refurb 3x9 40 new style buckmaster $139 from natchez ss.I hope they are both good scopes....I feel certain they will be.

Thanks for all the replies.

[Nolehoe]

ORIGINAL: UTICA

I bought 2 scopes...a 4x40 monarch for $99 from SWFA....and a refurb 3x9 40 new style buckmaster $139 from natchez ss.I hope they are both good scopes....I feel certain they will be.

Thanks for all the replies.

haha, that's exactly what I was gonna do. Gonna get the 4x40 monarch as a b-day gift for my dad, would be a major upgrade from what he has on his 30-06 BAR and the buckmaster for my TC Omega. or I might just get two of the 4x40's.