RE: Scope recommendations
Thats not a bad deal, but if you like the buckmaster scope, then theopticzone has them. I buy quite a bit from there. They have about the best prices across the board, on the net. I have several of the 4.5-14 x 40 buckmasters and they are great scopes. I also have the 4-16 x 42 and the 5-20 x 44 in the Nikon Monarch line. I have compaired to the Burris Fullfield II and like the Nikon better, but they are close to being 6 of one / half dozen of the other.... I like the smoothness of the Nikon better. The magnification adjustment is easy to turn but not sloppy, and the side focus for the Adj. Obj. is great. If you are not opposed to buying on the net, Jon and Tammi are real nice folks to do business with. I also know that Nikon and Burris both stand behind their products well.
Hope this helps some....
Good luck and God Bless,
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