Bushnell 3200 vs nikon buckmaster for backup scope?

Recoiljunky · March 16, 2011, 01:50 PM

After my leupold died I've decided I need a backup scope to keep me in the field in thoes oh **** moment. So I've got It narrowed down between the bushnell 3200 and the nikon buckmaster both in 3-9x40. It would only be used for hunting durring daylight hours and would be mounted on a rem 700 in 270 if that helps. All opinions are welcome. Whitch one would be better?

Thanks,
Steve

viking499 · March 16, 2011, 01:56 PM

Find a Nikon Primos. It is a 3-9x40 with BDC. Has Monarch quality glass and can be had for under $200.

Saltydog235 · March 16, 2011, 02:00 PM

Bushnell Elite but right now you can find the 4200's for the same price that POS Buckmaster will cost. 10X the scope.

billnourse · March 16, 2011, 02:19 PM

I'm not big on Nikon, so I would go with the Bushnell if that were the only two choices I had. You might also look at the new Redfield. Price is right, lifetime warranty, made in the USA by Leuopld. I got one for my son, and it is as good as the Leupold VX1 as near as I can tell.

Bill

Recoiljunky · March 16, 2011, 03:04 PM

As far as leupold when I called for the warranty on my vxii it's not a warrenty I have to pay for shipping and repaires so that's the reason I left out leupold, and can I ask why you guys don't like nikon? my dad has a monarch and that thing is sweet.

Saltydog235 · March 16, 2011, 03:13 PM

Nikon has failed me twice in the field. I won't give them a chance at a third time. I'm not going to retell my experiences a little search on here will get my personal thoughts and experiences. I can say I have never sent a Leupold back because of failure so I cannot comment on the repair/warranty. Nikon did send me a new scope after the second time but I sold it without ever mounting it so at least their warranty works.

dodge · March 17, 2011, 08:33 AM

I have 3 Nikon's (2 prostaff and 1 buckmaster) never had any trouble with any of them. Never used a Bushnell 3200 so can't comment on them. I woulprobably go with the Nikon although Natchezz (IIRC) is having a closeout sale on Bushnells.

Kreyzhorse · March 17, 2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Find a Nikon Primos. It is a 3-9x40 with BDC. Has Monarch quality glass and can be had for under $200.

+1. These are re-branded Nikon Monarchs 3x9s. Nikon is no longer making 3x9s in the Monarch series so these scopes are going for a song (well almost.) I've got two of them and they are very nice.

If you google, you can find them online very easily.

Recoiljunky · March 17, 2011, 12:57 PM

Have anyof you looked through the 1x20 buckmaster it seems like a good idea

cordesr1 · March 17, 2011, 06:42 PM

I actually own both. I have the 3200 on a sako .30-06 and a Buckmaster 4.5-15 mil-dot on a Stevens 200 .300 win mag.

I have no complaints with either. the Buckmaster holds a good zero with a high recoil gun. I like the reticle on the Nikon and the clarity.

The Bushnell looks better on the rifle. The only thing i would not get with the Bushnell is the Firefly reticle.

If i had to choose just one, it would all be based off price. They are very close in performance

Recoiljunky · March 17, 2011, 08:10 PM

Good to know, thanks for your inputs.

bman940 · March 24, 2011, 12:20 PM

Some great deals on scopes right now.
If you've ever wanted a Nikon M-223 series scope,
Starting April 1 there is going to be a very generous promotion.
Keep your eyes peeled guys.

Recoiljunky · March 24, 2011, 03:00 PM

I think the m223 wouldn't holdup on a 270 because it was designed for a 223. And I don't wanna be the Guinae pig to test that out. But it does seem like a cool scope

bman940 · March 24, 2011, 03:15 PM

The M-223 will hold up to a .270. I know guys that have put Nikon's 2-8 BDC on their AR 10 just because they wanted something sleeker. It is a Monarch scope thru and thru. It is no less sturdy just because the BDC is designed for a .223 cal.. By utilizing Nikon's Spot On ballistic Match Technology Program it is easy to get the corresponding distances for the 2-8 BDC in a different cal.
Bart

big al hunter · March 27, 2011, 01:39 PM

Check out vortexoptics.com the diamondback series is going for around $200 and has several choices for reticle including bullet drop comp. and comes with a forever warranty. Check it out before you decide. Also their viper series is very nice starting around $360. I have looked through both at the store and they are clearer than the Nikon buckmaster but I have never compared it to the bushnell. ( I don't particularly care for bushnell and will not buy another one there are too many scopes on the market that are better for the same price)[that will probably get the bushnell lovers mad at me but its my opinion]

March 16, 2011, 01:50 PM	#1
Recoiljunky Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Jupiter, florida Posts: 233	Bushnell 3200 vs nikon buckmaster for backup scope? After my leupold died I've decided I need a backup scope to keep me in the field in thoes oh **** moment. So I've got It narrowed down between the bushnell 3200 and the nikon buckmaster both in 3-9x40. It would only be used for hunting durring daylight hours and would be mounted on a rem 700 in 270 if that helps. All opinions are welcome. Whitch one would be better? Thanks, Steve

March 16, 2011, 02:19 PM	#4
billnourse Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NM Posts: 366	I'm not big on Nikon, so I would go with the Bushnell if that were the only two choices I had. You might also look at the new Redfield. Price is right, lifetime warranty, made in the USA by Leuopld. I got one for my son, and it is as good as the Leupold VX1 as near as I can tell. Bill __________________ Cooper 52 25/06, Cooper 52 30/06, Cooper 52 338/06Cooper 57 .17HMR, Remington VS .22/250 all left handed. Rock River Predator Persuit AR-15, 1952 Marlin 336 in 30/30. 2 Kimber 1911, Colt 1911, S&W .357 Mag, Kahr .40 and .380

March 17, 2011, 06:42 PM	#10
cordesr1 Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Location: Rockford, Michigan Posts: 52	I actually own both. I have the 3200 on a sako .30-06 and a Buckmaster 4.5-15 mil-dot on a Stevens 200 .300 win mag. I have no complaints with either. the Buckmaster holds a good zero with a high recoil gun. I like the reticle on the Nikon and the clarity. The Bushnell looks better on the rifle. The only thing i would not get with the Bushnell is the Firefly reticle. If i had to choose just one, it would all be based off price. They are very close in performance Last edited by cordesr1; March 18, 2011 at 08:21 PM.

March 24, 2011, 12:20 PM	#12
bman940 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: N. Texas Posts: 170	krey is right Some great deals on scopes right now. If you've ever wanted a Nikon M-223 series scope, Starting April 1 there is going to be a very generous promotion. Keep your eyes peeled guys.

March 24, 2011, 03:15 PM	#14
bman940 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: N. Texas Posts: 170	Recoil The M-223 will hold up to a .270. I know guys that have put Nikon's 2-8 BDC on their AR 10 just because they wanted something sleeker. It is a Monarch scope thru and thru. It is no less sturdy just because the BDC is designed for a .223 cal.. By utilizing Nikon's Spot On ballistic Match Technology Program it is easy to get the corresponding distances for the 2-8 BDC in a different cal. Bart

March 16, 2011, 01:56 PM	#2
viking499 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2008 Posts: 206	Find a Nikon Primos. It is a 3-9x40 with BDC. Has Monarch quality glass and can be had for under $200.

March 16, 2011, 02:00 PM	#3
Saltydog235 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Location: Pawleys Island Posts: 1,563	Bushnell Elite but right now you can find the 4200's for the same price that POS Buckmaster will cost. 10X the scope.

March 16, 2011, 03:04 PM	#5
Recoiljunky Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Jupiter, florida Posts: 233	As far as leupold when I called for the warranty on my vxii it's not a warrenty I have to pay for shipping and repaires so that's the reason I left out leupold, and can I ask why you guys don't like nikon? my dad has a monarch and that thing is sweet.

March 16, 2011, 03:13 PM	#6
Saltydog235 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Location: Pawleys Island Posts: 1,563	Nikon has failed me twice in the field. I won't give them a chance at a third time. I'm not going to retell my experiences a little search on here will get my personal thoughts and experiences. I can say I have never sent a Leupold back because of failure so I cannot comment on the repair/warranty. Nikon did send me a new scope after the second time but I sold it without ever mounting it so at least their warranty works.

March 17, 2011, 08:33 AM	#7
dodge Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: ridgerunner from Northern PA Posts: 291	I have 3 Nikon's (2 prostaff and 1 buckmaster) never had any trouble with any of them. Never used a Bushnell 3200 so can't comment on them. I woulprobably go with the Nikon although Natchezz (IIRC) is having a closeout sale on Bushnells.

March 17, 2011, 12:57 PM	#9
Recoiljunky Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Jupiter, florida Posts: 233	Have anyof you looked through the 1x20 buckmaster it seems like a good idea

March 17, 2011, 08:10 PM	#11
Recoiljunky Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Jupiter, florida Posts: 233	Good to know, thanks for your inputs.

March 24, 2011, 03:00 PM	#13
Recoiljunky Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Jupiter, florida Posts: 233	I think the m223 wouldn't holdup on a 270 because it was designed for a 223. And I don't wanna be the Guinae pig to test that out. But it does seem like a cool scope

March 27, 2011, 01:39 PM	#15
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	Check out vortexoptics.com the diamondback series is going for around $200 and has several choices for reticle including bullet drop comp. and comes with a forever warranty. Check it out before you decide. Also their viper series is very nice starting around $360. I have looked through both at the store and they are clearer than the Nikon buckmaster but I have never compared it to the bushnell. ( I don't particularly care for bushnell and will not buy another one there are too many scopes on the market that are better for the same price)[that will probably get the bushnell lovers mad at me but its my opinion] __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!