Rifle Scopes Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

[JelloStorm]

I have a Savage 17HMR currently with a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 and I love it for Pennsylvania grey squirrel hunting. The glass is great for the $130-ish (if I remember correctly) and was looking to build off that success.

With my 3-9x40 I feel that I need a bit more magnification to really go prone and shoot those little bastards.

I came across the Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40mm and can get either the Nikoplex or the Mildot (why not) for the same price in a side-focus.

A $300 scope for a $250 gun ain't bad.... riiiight??

I just want something with more magnification and really can't find too much in the $300 or lower range unless going to junk. Plus it's side-focus which is a bonus.

JS

 

[SWFA]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

They are a good bang for the buck scope.

We just listed one on the samplelist for $219.95
http://www.samplelist.com/Nikon-45-14x40-Buckmaster-Riflescope-DEMO-B-P682.aspx

 

[Ark. Trapper]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

I've got that very scope with the BDC reticle on my Savage Predator 22-250 and I love it. It's very clear, bright and repeatable. I wish mine was a mildot but for the deal I got on it I can't complain.

 

[hill billy]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

I've used that same scope to shoot a damn long way with a .223. Go for it.

 

[jazzball]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

I've got that scope with the duplex reticle on my .243. Its given me no problems so far. I've used it to shoot crows from 90 yards out to 450. Not a bad scope for the money.

 

[AlabamaShooter]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

Its a good scope, I have the mildot reticle in mine. I think it makes up for the lack of target knobs on mine, by allowing hold points for windage and elevation. Its definitely worth it.

 

[7mmRM]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

Great scope for the money.

 

[LibertyOptics]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

One of the real safe bets in a budget scope for a few years now. Mildot with side focus and a nice all-round mag range. we have these in stock.

Scott

 

[shoot4fun]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

I have several of them on varmint rigs for prairie dog shooting and they are very nice. They have traveled a lot of miles and stayed sighted in over a lot of bumpy roads.
The one thing I found on mine (may be corrected now) is that they don't focus well down at 50 yds or so. That might be an issue (although I have one on a CZ 17 HMR) for close shots on tree rats.

 

[308skinner]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

Great scope youll love it.

 

[MTETM]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

I have been very pleased with mine for the past several years. It has seen many miles in the pickup and has continued to maintain zero. It currently lives on my 22.
They only adjust down to 50 yards for parallax, but if you have good head position, it isn't a problem. Was shooting positions at 25 yards with it last week and no problems.

 

[aermotor]

Re: Thoughts on Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14 SF scopes?

I have one of these and use it on my Tikka T3 Varmint in .308 – 300 or so rounds now without issue, holds zero fine, side focus is great. Really a great budget scope. Make sure you get the right reticle for what you are shooting... I opted for the Mildot.