RE: Your opinions on the Nikon 3x9x40
The Buckmaster is a fine scope for the money. I have one on a Browning BLR .270 and love it. A friend of mine couldn' t stand that mine was brighter in low light than his bushnell elite so he went and bought a Zeiss Conquest. He had to spend more than twice as much to gain about 5 minutes more shooting time.