I have a nikon buckmasters 3x9x50. It's a decent scope but I don't think it's a bit better than my leaupold vx1 and the vx1 is cheaper. I've made some long shots with the nikon and it has good clearness but not near as good as the nikon monarch. Also, the nikon buckmasters is easily knocked off if you hit it on something. I've owned leaupolds and nikons and I prefer the leaupold.