Nikon Scope

4runnerman · November 11, 2012, 11:34 PM

Hey all. I just picked up a new Savage in a 22-250. It came with a Nikon 4-9x40 BDC scope. The scope does me no good at all and i will be replacing it ASAP.
Wondering what model it is and how much i can ask for it. It is a very crisp clean scope,but for my purposes does nothing for me.

Thanks

nathaniel · November 12, 2012, 10:22 PM

Got a picture? Cant really tell you what it is without seeing it.

h2otoo · November 13, 2012, 01:21 PM

I was looking at the Savage in 308 with the same scope at Dick's. I asked the about the model of the scope and the clerk could not find and markings on it. Short answer is it is a generic Nikon. I passed on that one (at least for now

).

Bob

**Brian Pfleuger** · November 13, 2012, 01:40 PM

I have the same scope that came on a Savage 11 243 that my brother just bought.

There is a model number on the bottom of the scope but Nikon doesn't list the model number and even a Google search turned up nothing.

I assume it's the same as any other Nikon BDC 3-9x40, as it looks identical to a boxed unit, but I can't understand why they use a different (and obscure) model number.

ripnbst · November 13, 2012, 01:51 PM

Maybe a prostaff? I'd ask $100 and it would be sold by the end of the week in my area.

Maybe start at $150.

**Brian Pfleuger** · November 13, 2012, 02:17 PM

Being that it comes "free" on a $400 rifle, it's probably safe to assume that it's the cheapest version of the scope they make.

bman940 · November 13, 2012, 06:39 PM

4runner, I believe it's a PROSTAFF 3-9. I'm not sure if it's a nikoplex or BDC reticle. It is Nikon's entry level scope and will serve who ever you sell it to very well.

4runnerman · November 13, 2012, 10:41 PM

Peetza- Im not sure which scope you are refering to?.$400.00 rifle?. It is a $700.00 rifle It is the model 11/111 Trophy Hunter XP. The 400.00 ones have a cheaper scope on them.

bman940- It is a BDC scope.

**Brian Pfleuger** · November 13, 2012, 10:47 PM

Ah, ok. Never looked at the expensive models. I didn't realize there were package deals on the high end.

bman940 · November 14, 2012, 12:06 AM

4, who ever you sell that scope to, make sure you tell them about Nikon's Spot On Ballistic Program so they can take advantage of the BDC reticle.
I have zero qualms about using a PROSTAFF scope on anyone in my families deer rifles. All of our hunting rifles carry BDC scopes now, they work and over 1,000,000 folks agree. On the other hand I am not so one sided that I don't realize that we all have to choose the best optic for all our needs.
Drop me a note if I can help out in any way. 4, thanks again for the info.
I have been very impressed with the out of the box accuracy of the Savage rifles I have seen the last 4-5 years.

4runnerman · November 14, 2012, 08:04 AM

Peetza-- Thanks- I would not say it is the exspensive model,but all in all real nice. It has the Accutrigger on it. Savage or Scheels has them on sale this month for $499.00 any caliber in that model. I plan on using it for one of my Yote rifles this year. 3 weeks ago i picked up a 243 in the Axis ( cheap) model and am very impressed so far with the accuracy with 85 gn serria in it. ( Told the wife that was going to be my Yote rifle too

) Then this one came along-Told her that was going to be my Yote rifle too

. Now next 2 weeks i want to get the 7mm-08, what can i tell her that is for?. Yotes at a great distance?.
I started buying rifles late in life (47 yrs old ). So i have a long ways to go to catch up with most of you guys. I have purchased 5 this year alone,but still want more.

bman940-Thanks for the info on the program, will have to look it up and see what it's all about. Yes i agree with you on Savage. All 7 of my rifles are Savage now. I tried the rest and all of them shoot good,but to me Savage shoots the best. Personnel opinion i know but, each to there own.

silver arrow · November 14, 2012, 09:52 AM

I have a Remington Sendero in 220 Swift with a Nikon and it kills Coyotes at 300 yards but it's a 20 year old 24. I use Kahles for hunting big game, but Nikon scopes are just as good in my opinion.

Cheap 870 · November 25, 2012, 09:52 AM

I'm a believer in Nikon scopes.
I had a 4x40 buckmaster on my slug gun for probably 12yrs.
It broke last year so I sent it to Nikon to get fixed. Well I guess it was unfixable.
So I was sent a new 3x9x40 buckmasters because the 4x is no longer available.
I was disappointed cause I really liked the straight 4x on my slug gun.
But Nikon did stand behind their warrenty.
I have a prostaff 4x12x40 for sale in the for sale section on here.
The only reason I'm selling it is cause I had it on a Rem. 308 that's since been replaced by a 3x9x50 buckmasters.

chucknbach · December 4, 2012, 12:28 PM

Look around just inside the eye piece, if you can see the famous Prostaff screw then you know what you have.

Those go for about $169 at Wally world. They are on par with a lot of $100 scopes. So are about $69 over priced. Yes, I bought one and promptly took it back when compared, some of my sub $100 .22 scopes had better glass.

The cheap scope companies are better then Nikon at making cheap scopes because they can't charge any extra for the name.

rebs · December 4, 2012, 12:37 PM

I have a Nikon Prostaff scope 3-9x40 bdc on my AR and I like it very much. I would consider buying yours.

November 11, 2012, 11:34 PM	#1
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnsota Posts: 1,849	Nikon Scope Hey all. I just picked up a new Savage in a 22-250. It came with a Nikon 4-9x40 BDC scope. The scope does me no good at all and i will be replacing it ASAP. Wondering what model it is and how much i can ask for it. It is a very crisp clean scope,but for my purposes does nothing for me. Thanks __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

November 13, 2012, 01:21 PM	#3
h2otoo Member Join Date: October 29, 2012 Posts: 76	I was looking at the Savage in 308 with the same scope at Dick's. I asked the about the model of the scope and the clerk could not find and markings on it. Short answer is it is a generic Nikon. I passed on that one (at least for now). Bob

November 13, 2012, 01:40 PM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Staff Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Central, Southern NY, USA Posts: 14,670	I have the same scope that came on a Savage 11 243 that my brother just bought. There is a model number on the bottom of the scope but Nikon doesn't list the model number and even a Google search turned up nothing. I assume it's the same as any other Nikon BDC 3-9x40, as it looks identical to a boxed unit, but I can't understand why they use a different (and obscure) model number. __________________ Still happily answering to the call-sign Peetza. --- You do not HAVE a soul. You ARE a soul. You HAVE a body. ----- He is no fool who gives what he can not keep to gain what he can not lose. -Jim Eliott, paraphrasing Philip Henry.

November 13, 2012, 02:17 PM	#6
Brian Pfleuger Staff Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Central, Southern NY, USA Posts: 14,670	Being that it comes "free" on a $400 rifle, it's probably safe to assume that it's the cheapest version of the scope they make. __________________ Still happily answering to the call-sign Peetza. --- You do not HAVE a soul. You ARE a soul. You HAVE a body. ----- He is no fool who gives what he can not keep to gain what he can not lose. -Jim Eliott, paraphrasing Philip Henry.

November 13, 2012, 06:39 PM	#7
bman940 Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: N. Texas Posts: 93	Nikon Scope 4runner, I believe it's a PROSTAFF 3-9. I'm not sure if it's a nikoplex or BDC reticle. It is Nikon's entry level scope and will serve who ever you sell it to very well. __________________ Bart Nikon Pro Staff

November 12, 2012, 10:22 PM	#2
nathaniel Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 600	Got a picture? Cant really tell you what it is without seeing it.

November 13, 2012, 01:51 PM	#5
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,039	Maybe a prostaff? I'd ask $100 and it would be sold by the end of the week in my area. Maybe start at $150.

November 13, 2012, 10:41 PM	#8
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnsota Posts: 1,849	Peetza- Im not sure which scope you are refering to?.$400.00 rifle?. It is a $700.00 rifle It is the model 11/111 Trophy Hunter XP. The 400.00 ones have a cheaper scope on them. bman940- It is a BDC scope. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

November 13, 2012, 10:47 PM	#9
Brian Pfleuger Staff Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Central, Southern NY, USA Posts: 14,670	Ah, ok. Never looked at the expensive models. I didn't realize there were package deals on the high end.

November 14, 2012, 12:06 AM	#10
bman940 Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: N. Texas Posts: 93	scopes 4, who ever you sell that scope to, make sure you tell them about Nikon's Spot On Ballistic Program so they can take advantage of the BDC reticle. I have zero qualms about using a PROSTAFF scope on anyone in my families deer rifles. All of our hunting rifles carry BDC scopes now, they work and over 1,000,000 folks agree. On the other hand I am not so one sided that I don't realize that we all have to choose the best optic for all our needs. Drop me a note if I can help out in any way. 4, thanks again for the info. I have been very impressed with the out of the box accuracy of the Savage rifles I have seen the last 4-5 years. __________________ Bart Nikon Pro Staff

November 14, 2012, 08:04 AM	#11
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnsota Posts: 1,849	Peetza-- Thanks- I would not say it is the exspensive model,but all in all real nice. It has the Accutrigger on it. Savage or Scheels has them on sale this month for $499.00 any caliber in that model. I plan on using it for one of my Yote rifles this year. 3 weeks ago i picked up a 243 in the Axis ( cheap) model and am very impressed so far with the accuracy with 85 gn serria in it. ( Told the wife that was going to be my Yote rifle too ) Then this one came along-Told her that was going to be my Yote rifle too. Now next 2 weeks i want to get the 7mm-08, what can i tell her that is for?. Yotes at a great distance?. I started buying rifles late in life (47 yrs old ). So i have a long ways to go to catch up with most of you guys. I have purchased 5 this year alone,but still want more. bman940-Thanks for the info on the program, will have to look it up and see what it's all about. Yes i agree with you on Savage. All 7 of my rifles are Savage now. I tried the rest and all of them shoot good,but to me Savage shoots the best. Personnel opinion i know but, each to there own. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

November 14, 2012, 09:52 AM	#12
silver arrow Junior Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Location: Near Atlanta Posts: 10	I have a Remington Sendero in 220 Swift with a Nikon and it kills Coyotes at 300 yards but it's a 20 year old 24. I use Kahles for hunting big game, but Nikon scopes are just as good in my opinion.

November 25, 2012, 09:52 AM	#13
Cheap 870 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 159	I'm a believer in Nikon scopes. I had a 4x40 buckmaster on my slug gun for probably 12yrs. It broke last year so I sent it to Nikon to get fixed. Well I guess it was unfixable. So I was sent a new 3x9x40 buckmasters because the 4x is no longer available. I was disappointed cause I really liked the straight 4x on my slug gun. But Nikon did stand behind their warrenty. I have a prostaff 4x12x40 for sale in the for sale section on here. The only reason I'm selling it is cause I had it on a Rem. 308 that's since been replaced by a 3x9x50 buckmasters.

December 4, 2012, 12:28 PM	#14
chucknbach Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Location: Gillette, WY Posts: 135	Look around just inside the eye piece, if you can see the famous Prostaff screw then you know what you have. Those go for about $169 at Wally world. They are on par with a lot of $100 scopes. So are about $69 over priced. Yes, I bought one and promptly took it back when compared, some of my sub $100 .22 scopes had better glass. The cheap scope companies are better then Nikon at making cheap scopes because they can't charge any extra for the name.

December 4, 2012, 12:37 PM	#15
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 1,641	I have a Nikon Prostaff scope 3-9x40 bdc on my AR and I like it very much. I would consider buying yours.