[Newt]

I think I've decided on a scope for my new rifle. Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40. I can get it at my dealer for 270.00. Anyone have any experience with this scope? Good/bad? Or do you recommend another?

Newt

[tracer]

I have owned that particular scope,and while not a hunter,I thought it to be an outstanding value.Nikon offers so much for the money,and I experienced no problems.Leupold and th other premium optics manufacturers have let their prices drift upward to such an extent that the scope cost often exceeds the rifle value.A sign of the times,I suppose.

[TooTech]

Don't forget to check the prices at www.swfa.com and www.bearbasin.com
and www.skyoptics.com

They deal in Nikons and can have some very good prices.

[Newt]

Sky Optics has some very good prices. Thanks for the input on that. I'll post back up here what I buy when I buy it. Thanks again.

Newt

[Dannyboy]

I've got a 3-9x40 Buckmaster and I've had no problems at all. That's after 3 moves a couple hunting trips and umpteen trips to the range and no problems with losing zero or anything else.

[Newt]

Hey folks, I just ordered the scope. Same one I thought I would get. Nikon 4.5-14 x 40 silver. I think I'm really going to like it. Thanks for all the input! I'll post range results up as soon as I get to shoot it.

Newt

[lunde]

I buy my Leupold scopes from D & R Sports Center, which seems to always have the lowest prices. See: http://www.dnrsports.com/

For Nikon prices, you need to call, but chances are they'll have the lowest price, too.