Nikon Buckmaster
03-19-2004, 05:25 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 395
RE: Nikon Buckmaster
Hello Leafrivermac.
I own two of them in the 3x9x40's. For the money I think that they are one of the best scopes out there today. Granted there are better out there, but not for the money.(as far as I can see.) I try to buy everything I can from the USA. But every now and then I have to try something new.
Thats when I tried the Nikon Scopes, and love them.
So on that note I will tell you this.
They are very clear, and can handle the recoil from a 300 Win. Mag. They have a guarintee like Leupold does. They are worth the money to me.
Also: If ever you do wish to buy a better scope. You can allways look at the Monark.
Hope it helps.
Leroy
I own two of them in the 3x9x40's. For the money I think that they are one of the best scopes out there today. Granted there are better out there, but not for the money.(as far as I can see.) I try to buy everything I can from the USA. But every now and then I have to try something new.
Thats when I tried the Nikon Scopes, and love them.
So on that note I will tell you this.
They are very clear, and can handle the recoil from a 300 Win. Mag. They have a guarintee like Leupold does. They are worth the money to me.
Also: If ever you do wish to buy a better scope. You can allways look at the Monark.
Hope it helps.
Leroy
03-19-2004, 05:32 PM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Harford Co. Maryland
Posts: 1,574
RE: Nikon Buckmaster
Leaf, a member posted the exact same question as you a couple of months back, and the general consensus was that most felt that the Buckmaster was a good scope. The only drawback was that Nikon's customer service was far from top-notch and some people who sent in for a replacement were waiting for several months before things were straightened out.
Last November, I was looking at the Buckmaster and comparing it to the Leupold VXII. From what I can remember, the Buckmaster was $199 and I found a new VXII for $269 on eBay. I ended up getting the Leupold because of their excellent customer service, plus I like the scope very much.
Some people say that the Buckmaster is brighter and crisper than a comparable Leupold, while others say the complete opposite. Hope this helps...
Last November, I was looking at the Buckmaster and comparing it to the Leupold VXII. From what I can remember, the Buckmaster was $199 and I found a new VXII for $269 on eBay. I ended up getting the Leupold because of their excellent customer service, plus I like the scope very much.
Some people say that the Buckmaster is brighter and crisper than a comparable Leupold, while others say the complete opposite. Hope this helps...
03-20-2004, 09:54 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Salem OR USA
Posts: 35
RE: Nikon Buckmaster
For the money I don't think they can be beat. Clarity is awesome. I have two of them the 3x9x40 on my 30-06 and the 4.5x14x40 on my 300 ultra mag. I have had zero problems with mine so I can't comment on the customer service.
03-23-2004, 08:41 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 2,568
RE: Nikon Buckmaster
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.
03-24-2004, 01:06 AM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: arlington texas USA
Posts: 810
RE: Nikon Buckmaster
i have the 3x9x50.it has been great so farvery clear.thete is a problem with these models for some reason.the side to side adjustment often locks up.i did some research and found this is only happeneing with this model.i tried for 4 months to get nikpn to sen me the info about this problem.it has now been 6 months and still nothing.the only prob i find is that i wish it was just a haor more clear.in bright light it really distorts.i have mine on a ruger1 30.06