Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope Review

The Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope is one of the most trusted riflescope for hunting deer among all Buckmasters II riflescope series. The reputation of this riflescope is due to brightness and image clarity that the fully multicoated lenses present in the riflescope provide. If you are an enthusiast deer hunter looking for a great riflescope that will make your deer hunting fun and easy, the Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope is one of the best scopes that you can purchase.

Product Description

The Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope is a durable versatile scope that is designed using a collaboration of Nikon and Buck masters brighter anti-reflective system of multicoated lenses to provide over 92% anti-reflection ability. The scope has a BDC reticle trajectory-compensating system that is designed and calibrated to offer fast, simple aiming points for different shot distances. The Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescopehas a matte black finish and comes with a limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. This scope incorporates shock, fog, and water-proof structure as well as numerous other features that are rarely found on riflescopes in this price range thus making it one of the best cheap riflescopes.

Features

  • Fully multicoated lenses
  • Generous, consistent eye relief
  • Patented BDC reticle
  • Precise hand-turn 1/4″ @ 100 yds
  • Versatile magnification range
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Spring-Loaded Instant Zero-Reset Turrets
  • Parallax-free @ 50 yards

Patented BDC Reticle

The Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope has a BDC reticle trajectory-compensating system that is designed and calibrated to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances allowing hunters to hold ‘dead-on’ at ranges exceeding those formerly thought conceivable. The BDC’s unique see-through ballistic circles present in the BDC reticle offers an incredible benefit for long range shooting while allowing normal sight picture for shorter-range shots whereby the cross hair itself is the aiming point.

Fully Multicoated lenses

The fully multicoated lenses are made of multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds on every glass surface that provide bright, bright pictures and optimal light transmission throughout. The anti-reflective compounds helps to boost light transmission, improve contrast to pull game out of its surroundings, distribute true color rendition and flare-free viewing and boost the overall image quality.

Consistent Eye Relief

Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope has a generous eye relief, 100-yards parallax setting keeping your brow safe, even with the heaviest recoiling cartridges, lighweight rifles and severe shooting angles.

Precise Hand-Turn 1/4-inch @ 100 Yards Click Adjustments

Sight-in is made easy with precise 1/4″ at 100 yards reticle adjustments with the help of Spring-Loaded Instant Zero-Reset turrets. The turrets can be returned to the zero-mark after sighting in to make in-the-field adjustments very simple. Positive-click reticle adjustments help you to be zeroed in quicker and maintain your setting even with heavy recoil.

Waterproof/Fogproof/Shockproof

The riflescope has nitrogen purged and O-ring sealed for complete waterproof, fogproof and shockproof performance.

Nikon’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope comes with a limited lifetime warranty. If any Nikon riflescope is found to have defects in workmanship or materials, Nikon will repair or replace it at no charge.

Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope Specifications

  • Magnification: 3 -9 x
  • Objective Diameter: 40 mm
  • Exit Pupil: 4.4 -13.3 mm
  • Field of View: 11.3 -33.8 ft @ 100 yds
  • Tube Diameter – Other: 1 in
  • Eye Relief: 3.6 -3.6 in
  • Eyepiece Outside Diameter: 44 mm
  • Weight: 13.1 oz
  • Overall Length: 12.3 in
  • Adjustment Graduation – Other: 1/4 in
  • Max Internal Adjustment: 80 MOA
  • Parallax Setting – Other: 100 yds
  • Waterproof/Fogproof: Yes
  • Spot On Custom Turret: Yes
  • Matte Finish: Yes
  • Use: Centerfire Short/Mid Range
  • Centerfire Long Range
  • Reticle: BDC

Pros of Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope

  • Spot On program provides users with exact aiming points on the BDC reticle for any load or ammunition at a specified range.
  • It is waterproof, fogproof and shockproof
  • Sight-in is made easy with precise .25 inch @ 100 yards reticle adjustments
  • The fully multicoated lenses provide bright, bright pictures and optimal light transmission
  • Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope has a generous eye relief, 100-yards parallax setting
  • It is durable

Cons

No cons noted yet.

Conclusion

The Nikon Buckmaster II 3-9×40 Riflescope is built to withstand the toughest hunting conditions. The scope incorporates shock, fog and water-proof construction as well as numerous other features rarely found on riflescopes in this price range. It is therefore a great choice of a riflescope for long range shooting.