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Nikon's renowned Brightvue multi-coating provides 92% light transmission for outstanding optical clarity. |
One of the world's best-known optics companies, Nikon Sport Optics, has teamed with one of the nation's most respected sporting organizations, Buckmasters, to produce a riflescope line featuring high-quality optics.
Built to withstand the toughest hunting conditions, these scopes integrate shock-, fog-, and water-proof construction, as well as numerous other features rarely found on riflescopes in this price range. Nikon's Brightvue anti-reflective system of multicoated lenses provides over 92% anti-reflection capability for the high levels of light transmission and optical clarity necessary for dawn-to-dusk big game hunting. After the lenses are cut and polished, Nikon coats them with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds. The compounds serve to boost light transmission, improve contrast to pull game out of its surroundings, deliver true color rendition and flare-free viewing, and enhance the overall image quality.
The brightest in its class, the Nikon Buckmasters riflescope has a proven track record of reliability, durability, and precision, making it a true hunter's workhorse. The scope is at home on nearly any hunting rifle, muzzle loader, or even rimfire, boasting a rugged, one-inch main body tube, a bullet drop compensating (BDC) reticle for easy holdover out to 600 yards (magnum calibers), and ultra-high-performance lenses.
The BDC reticle is perhaps the most compelling feature, as its trajectory-compensating system is designed and calibrated to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. The unique system integrates a series of small "ballistic circles" to produce an unobstructed view of the target.
The bullet drop compensating (BDC) reticle provides fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. |
Specifications - 6X to 18X actual magnification
- 40-millimeter effective objective diameter
- 6.7- to 2.2-millimeter exit pupil
- 3.7- to 3.5-inch eye relief
- 16.1- to 5.92-foot field of view at 100 yards
- One-inch tube diameter
- 49.3-millimeter objective O.D.
- 43-millimeter eyepiece O.D.
- 14.7-inch length
- 19.4-ounce weight
- 1/8 MOA adjustment graduation
- 50 MOA maximum internal adjustment
- 50-to-infinite-yard parallax setting
Lifetime Warranty Nikon riflescopes include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(15 customer reviews) 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Beginning to See Why Everybody Likes Nikon,
June 12, 2011 Satch J. - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 Riflescope (SF Matte, BDC) (Sports)
I got the Nikon Buckmasters 6-18x40 scope with mil-dot reticule for about $310 plus shipping. I mounted the scope on a .223 target rifle, and have been quite pleased with it.
I was considering buying a Bushnell 3200 Tactical Elite 5-15x40 at the time, which is roughly in the same price range, but went with the Buckmasters because it happened to go on sale. While I can't compare the two directly, I have extensively used the Bushnell 3200 Tactical Elite 10x40 and can say that the quality of the Nikon optic is substantially higher. The Bushnell is not a bad scope at all, but the clarity and light transmission of the Buckmasters are decidedly superior and I'm sure that I made the right decision, even if it was a shot in the dark at the time.
The accessories included with the Buckmasters are nice additions to the package. It comes with a sunshade, which isn't necessary to most of my shooting, but is still nice to have. I also found two target turrets included in the...Read more
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
excellent product,
October 2, 2011 Chuck - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 Riflescope (SF Matte, BDC) (Sports)
I bought this scope to use on my Rem 700 SPS Varmint rifle (308 Win). I added the Harris bipod, 9-13 in, L model. I was attempting to build a super accurate Varmint/sniper rifle for long distance shooting in the mountains. This really fit the bill. It has a choice of normal or large turret adjustment knobs and comes with a long sun shield. I've used this at a range where the sun was setting just a few degrees over the target and still had no side glare. The Nikon optics are as usual - extremely clear, light gathering. I chose the bullet drop compensating (BDC) reticle, which allows using the lower rings for dead on sighting at 200,300,400,500 yds. Completely satisfied in every way. Shipping was prompt as always.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great Scope,
April 20, 2011 PAPA - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 Riflescope (SF Matte, BDC) (Sports)
It is a Nikon! Great scope, with very clear optics. Also, have a cheaper Prostaff Nikon scope, but the Buckmaster is worth the extra bucks. The Prostaff requires a tool to adjust, while the Buckmaster can be adjusted by hand. Also has parallax adjustment at 50 yard increments.
