My personal experience with a Nikon Buckmaster was horrible. My first scope was a brand new Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 silver scope, item #6415. When I took it to the range, the elevation and windage dials didn't work. I sent it back to the company and they said it had major water damage on a brand new scope, and said it had to be replaced. It took them 2 months to send me a replacement Nikon Monarch UCC 3-9x40 silver scope, item #6528. While the scope looks nice, its still in the box; I can't bring myself to use it since I no longer trust the company. And I've tried selling it, but the scope doesn't run for much. If I were you, I'd avoid the Nikon and go for a Leupold Rifleman or VX-I. They're better quality and made in America
, whereas Nikon is made in the Philippines [:'(].