I own6 buckmasters, and 3 Monarchs, and various others. Iwould takethe Nikon line over other lines anyday. For the value / $ you cannot beat the nikons. Unless you just want to throw money away, the Nikon Buckmaster line will do anything the average to average + hunter needs it to do. If you have ta few extra $$$, the Nikon Monarch line is nice too. I have looked at the Leupolds ( lower end and higher end ) , and a buckmaster will beat a VX I or VX II, the VX III is maybe a little better, but it also is much more expensive.... it is equal to the Monarch. But the Monarch's are still cheaper. I have 2 Nikon scopes that I bought new 16+ years ago and the are still like new, and I have never had a problem with either. ** That is why I now buy Nikon only. ** They are less expensive, just as bright, and are very reliable.

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