I loved my Nikon 440 but it sh$t the bed after less than a year. I had NOT sent in the warrantee card and they wanted $180 to fix it. I love their scopes but I sure hated their customer service
I (sigh) will probably buy a Nikon again, but I sure wish I could tell the difference between the 440 and the 550. The prices are very close!
Ps.. Don't pay the premium for a camo one. The black is fine and they are easier to find if you happen to put it down on the ground.[:-]