Nikon scope help

Bailey71 · February 4, 2021, 06:37 PM

I’m buying a rifle scope combo. The scope is a Nikon Buckmasters 6x18x40. It has the power adjustment in the rear the windsge and elevation on the top and side like normal. My question is about the adjustment ring at the front of the scope. I’m sure it’s for distance since it has 100 150 on out to 1000. Is that a parallax adjustment. The guy at the gun shop said that’s what it was but I’m used to seeing that adjustyon the opposite side from the wind age knob. Also it has the kinda goofy looking tall turrets. I thought they were 4” tall when I first looked at it but I was told they’re about 3/4 maybe an inch tall

Bailey71 · February 4, 2021, 06:41 PM

Plus if any of you guys know this scope. First is it a good scope? It is very clear when I looked through it with no scratches. Also a lady at said shop said when new that’s about a 500-600 dollar scope. I don’t believe her for a second. I just smiled and said wow really. I would send a pic but I can’t figure out how

mikejonestkd · February 4, 2021, 07:07 PM

Nikon has gotten out of the rifle scope business, so there is no warranty on it if you decide to purchase it.
They were in the middle/ low end of the Nikon lineup when they were made.
Looks like they were in the $300 sell range when available
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1320123107

The objective lens adjustment is for parallax. Some scopes have them on the left side of the scope, some are on the objective bell.
I have a friend that has two buckmaster scopes, and, although they are not the power range of yours, they are OK for hunting.

ballardw · February 4, 2021, 07:09 PM

A number of reviews at
https://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews...ers-matte.html

Since it is easy to find a Nikon scope at just about any price point between $100 and $1000 for MSRP who knows whether it was a $500. Such info is hard to find after a product is discontinued. Midway has a "not available" page with a price for the 4.5-14 at about $320.

jmr40 · February 4, 2021, 07:41 PM

It's a 6-18X40, not 6x18x40.

The Buckmaster was Nikon's budget scope and the more gadgets they put on an inexpensive scope the more to go wrong. I doubt if it actually sold for $500+ new, but it doesn't add much value to the combo you're buying.

The adjustment on the front is for parallax but unless you're planning on using it in a 22 and only shooting at 50 yards it isn't really that useful.

Bailey71 · February 4, 2021, 09:16 PM

Ha jmr 40. Yes 6-18x40✅ Thanks guys you confirmed my suspicion that it wasn’t $500. And no I won’t be putting it on a .22. It’ll be on a TC Encore fitted with a .260 Remington

Bart B. · February 4, 2021, 10:21 PM

The front objective lens adjusts the range it's focused at.

Parallax is adjusted to zero by centering your aiming eye on the scope's optical axis behind the eyepiece lens.

Bailey71 · February 4, 2021, 10:38 PM

Bart B. Thanks man!

**Spats McGee** · February 5, 2021, 08:18 AM

I don't have that scope, but I have a couple of Nikon's rimfire scopes and I'm very happy with them. Very clear with a fairly simple reticle. When I went to look for a 3rd rimfire scope, Nikon was at the top of my list, but they were out of the riflescope business by then.

Ricklin · February 5, 2021, 12:45 PM

I have the 3-9 variable .22 scope by Nikon. I bought it as much for the mini brick of .22 LR rounds that came with it as I did the scope itself.

I then learned it was far superior to the 3-9 I had on my most favored .22 and the new Nikon replaced that scope.

It's very bright, no issues at all, I like it.

RC20 · February 5, 2021, 02:26 PM

Decent scopes

Do not go by the markings on the front. Adjust it so the target is clear. The 100 yard mark could be off by 20 yards easily. So far I have seen low but not high.

I would test it to your longest range you plan to shoot and mark it yourself for all the ranges.

If hunting grab the nearest one or pre-set it and its ok though maybe not perfect.

Bailey71 · February 5, 2021, 05:39 PM

You guys are good. I did do a little reading on how to adjust the parallax. It’s making sense now. Seems that once you get it set you shouldn’t have to hardly ever mess with it anymore unless someone else moves it or it gets dropped

Bart B. · February 6, 2021, 10:42 AM

Bailey71,

Do you have a single lens reflex camera? It works optically like a rifle scope. Do you adjust its parallax or focus it on something?

What about binoculars and spotting scopes..... do they have a parallax adjustment?

Captains1911 · February 7, 2021, 10:49 PM

I have this scope, I don’t recall exactly how much I paid for it 10 years or so ago, but it was around $300 - $350. It’s not bad for the money. The objective lens dial is the parallax setting. I’m also pretty sure mine came with two different sets of turrets.

February 4, 2021, 06:37 PM	#1
Bailey71 Member Join Date: May 21, 2020 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 43	Nikon scope help I’m buying a rifle scope combo. The scope is a Nikon Buckmasters 6x18x40. It has the power adjustment in the rear the windsge and elevation on the top and side like normal. My question is about the adjustment ring at the front of the scope. I’m sure it’s for distance since it has 100 150 on out to 1000. Is that a parallax adjustment. The guy at the gun shop said that’s what it was but I’m used to seeing that adjustyon the opposite side from the wind age knob. Also it has the kinda goofy looking tall turrets. I thought they were 4” tall when I first looked at it but I was told they’re about 3/4 maybe an inch tall

February 4, 2021, 07:07 PM	#3
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,716	Nikon has gotten out of the rifle scope business, so there is no warranty on it if you decide to purchase it. They were in the middle/ low end of the Nikon lineup when they were made. Looks like they were in the $300 sell range when available https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1320123107 The objective lens adjustment is for parallax. Some scopes have them on the left side of the scope, some are on the objective bell. I have a friend that has two buckmaster scopes, and, although they are not the power range of yours, they are OK for hunting. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

February 4, 2021, 07:09 PM	#4
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,411	A number of reviews at https://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews...ers-matte.html Since it is easy to find a Nikon scope at just about any price point between $100 and $1000 for MSRP who knows whether it was a $500. Such info is hard to find after a product is discontinued. Midway has a "not available" page with a price for the 4.5-14 at about $320. __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

February 4, 2021, 07:41 PM	#5
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	It's a 6-18X40, not 6x18x40. The Buckmaster was Nikon's budget scope and the more gadgets they put on an inexpensive scope the more to go wrong. I doubt if it actually sold for $500+ new, but it doesn't add much value to the combo you're buying. The adjustment on the front is for parallax but unless you're planning on using it in a 22 and only shooting at 50 yards it isn't really that useful. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

February 5, 2021, 08:18 AM	#9
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	I don't have that scope, but I have a couple of Nikon's rimfire scopes and I'm very happy with them. Very clear with a fairly simple reticle. When I went to look for a 3rd rimfire scope, Nikon was at the top of my list, but they were out of the riflescope business by then. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

February 4, 2021, 06:41 PM	#2
Bailey71 Member Join Date: May 21, 2020 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 43	Plus if any of you guys know this scope. First is it a good scope? It is very clear when I looked through it with no scratches. Also a lady at said shop said when new that’s about a 500-600 dollar scope. I don’t believe her for a second. I just smiled and said wow really. I would send a pic but I can’t figure out how

February 4, 2021, 09:16 PM	#6
Bailey71 Member Join Date: May 21, 2020 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 43	Ha jmr 40. Yes 6-18x40✅ Thanks guys you confirmed my suspicion that it wasn’t $500. And no I won’t be putting it on a .22. It’ll be on a TC Encore fitted with a .260 Remington

February 4, 2021, 10:21 PM	#7
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	The front objective lens adjusts the range it's focused at. Parallax is adjusted to zero by centering your aiming eye on the scope's optical axis behind the eyepiece lens.

February 4, 2021, 10:38 PM	#8
Bailey71 Member Join Date: May 21, 2020 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 43	Bart B. Thanks man!

February 5, 2021, 12:45 PM	#10
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,011	Agreed I have the 3-9 variable .22 scope by Nikon. I bought it as much for the mini brick of .22 LR rounds that came with it as I did the scope itself. I then learned it was far superior to the 3-9 I had on my most favored .22 and the new Nikon replaced that scope. It's very bright, no issues at all, I like it. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

February 5, 2021, 02:26 PM	#11
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Decent scopes Do not go by the markings on the front. Adjust it so the target is clear. The 100 yard mark could be off by 20 yards easily. So far I have seen low but not high. I would test it to your longest range you plan to shoot and mark it yourself for all the ranges. If hunting grab the nearest one or pre-set it and its ok though maybe not perfect. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

February 5, 2021, 05:39 PM	#12
Bailey71 Member Join Date: May 21, 2020 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 43	You guys are good. I did do a little reading on how to adjust the parallax. It’s making sense now. Seems that once you get it set you shouldn’t have to hardly ever mess with it anymore unless someone else moves it or it gets dropped

February 6, 2021, 10:42 AM	#13
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	Bailey71, Do you have a single lens reflex camera? It works optically like a rifle scope. Do you adjust its parallax or focus it on something? What about binoculars and spotting scopes..... do they have a parallax adjustment? Last edited by Bart B.; February 8, 2021 at 09:32 AM.

February 7, 2021, 10:49 PM	#14
Captains1911 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: West of the Blue Ridge, VA Posts: 684	I have this scope, I don’t recall exactly how much I paid for it 10 years or so ago, but it was around $300 - $350. It’s not bad for the money. The objective lens dial is the parallax setting. I’m also pretty sure mine came with two different sets of turrets.