Brand | Nikon |
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Color | Matte Black |
Style | Standard Package |
Sport | Hunting |
Item Weight | 1.4 Pounds |
Material | Chiffon |
Magnification Maximum | 9 x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 40 Millimeters |
Magnification Minimum | 3 x |
Compatible Devices | Handgun |
Mounting Type | Weaver Mount |
Night vision | No |
Eye Relief | 3.6 Inches |
Field Of View | 40 Feet |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
UPC | 018208163380 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208163380 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16 x 4.6 x 3.4 inches |
Package Weight | 0.64 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.75 x 3.5 x 4.75 inches |
Brand Name | Nikon |
Country of Origin | Philippines |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Part Number | NIK-16338 |
Included Components | 1 |
Size | 3-9x 40mm |
Nikon Buckmasters II 3-9x40 BDC
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Brand | Nikon |
Color | Matte Black |
Style | Standard Package |
Sport | Hunting |
Item Weight | 1.4 Pounds |
Material | Chiffon |
Magnification Maximum | 9 x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 40 Millimeters |
Magnification Minimum | 3 x |
Compatible Devices | Handgun |
About this item
- Extremely bright sight picture
- Fully multicoated lenses
- Patented BDC reticle
- Generous, consistent eye relief
- Waterproof, fog proof, shockproof
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Nikon Buckmasters II 3-9x40 BDC
The Right Match For Your Hunting Rifle
One of the most trusted riflescopes among deer hunters has now been reinvigorated with the all-new BUCKMASTERS II riflescope series. The BUCKMASTERS II series offers the brightness and clarity of Nikon's Fully Multicoated lenses, as well as the generous eye relief, 100-yards parallax setting and Nikon's popular BDC reticle. If you're passionate about hunting deer, the BUCKMASTERS II is the right choice for your next hunt.
Nikon's BDC Reticle
The BDC reticle allows hunters to hold 'dead-on' at ranges exceeding those previously thought possible. The BDC's unique see-through ballistic circles offer an incredible advantage for long range shooting, yet allow a normal sight picture for shorter-range shots where the cross hair itself is the aiming point.
Fully Multicoated Optical System
Multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds on every glass surface provide bright, vivid pictures and optimum light transmission from dawn to dusk.
Precise Hand-Turn 1/4-inch @ 100 Yards Click Adjustments
Positive-click reticle adjustments get you zeroed in quicker and maintain your setting, even with heavy recoil.
Spot On Ballistic Match Technology
The BUCKMASTERS II, like all of Nikon’s riflescopes, is optimized for use with Nikon Spot On Ballistic Match Technology. Spot On allows you to discover all of the exact aiming points on your scope’s reticle at various yardages for your specific ammunition and load.
Nikon No-Fault Repair/Replacement Policy*
For Binoculars, LaserForce Rangefinder Binoculars, Riflescopes, Scope Mounts and Fieldscopes.
Nikon is dedicated to quality, performance and total customer satisfaction.
*Excludes lost or stolen products and intentionally caused damage, and also excludes Nikon Rangefinders, StabilEyes Binoculars & Specialty Optics.
Nikon’s Limited Lifetime Warranty
Nikon riflescopes are covered by Nikon's Limited Lifetime Warranty. If any Nikon riflescope is found to have defects in workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace it at no charge.

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NIKON BUCKMASTERS II 3-9X40MM BDC 1IN WATERPROOF MATTE BLACK RIFLESCOPE One of the most trusted riflescopes among deer hunters has now been reinvigorated with the all-new BUCKMASTERS II riflescope series. The BUCKMASTERS II series offers the brightness and clarity of Nikon's Fully Multicoated lenses, as well as the generous eye relief, 100-yards parallax setting and Nikon's popular BDC reticle. If you're passionate about hunting deer, the BUCKMASTERS II is the right choice for your next hunt. SPECIFICATIONS Magnification: 3-9xObjective Diameter, mm: 40Field of View (FOV) @ 100yds, ft.: 4. 4-13. 3 Tube Diameter, in: 1"Adjustment Graduation, in: 1/4 Eye Relief, in: 3. 6" Exit Pupil, mm: 4. 4-13. 3Max Internal Adjustment: 80 MO Parallax Setting, yds.: 100Reticle: BDC Weight, oz.: 13. 1 Length, in: 12. 3"
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ASIN | B00SMX8RIE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | January 23, 2015 |
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Customers find this scope well-constructed and reliable, offering excellent value for the price. The scope features crystal clear glass that works well in low light conditions, and one customer notes it maintains zero even under heavy recoil. They appreciate its accuracy, with one mentioning it's accurate at 200 yards, and find it easy to zero.
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Customers praise the scope's quality, noting its excellent glass and reliable performance in various conditions.
"Awesome scope, put this 3-9 on my Benjamin Maximus .22 air rifle since this was so low priced...." Read more
"...THIS NIKON OUT FOR A COUPLE DAYS, AND IT IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY FROM A QUALITY AND PRICE COMBO! GIVES YOU A LOT OF BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!..." Read more
"...With all that being said, this is still a Nikon. It's still a quality scope; its still guaranteed for my lifetime; and it is still a slammer value..." Read more
"Quality and affordable" Read more
Customers find the scope to be an excellent value, appreciating its quality relative to the price.
"...I totally recommend this 3-9 x 40 if you want clarity for a good price, who doesn't want that, after all, it is a scope and you need to "see"..." Read more
"...I couldn't be happier with this scope. It's about the best bang for your buck around. We have it mounted on a Savage MII .22LR right now...." Read more
"...I WAS SCOPING THIS NIKON OUT FOR A COUPLE DAYS, AND IT IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY FROM A QUALITY AND PRICE COMBO! GIVES YOU A LOT OF BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!..." Read more
"...; its still guaranteed for my lifetime; and it is still a slammer value for the money." Read more
Customers praise the scope's clarity, describing it as crystal clear glass with good optics, and one customer mentions successfully sighting in at 100 yards.
"GOT YOUR SIGHTS SET ON AN AWESOME SCOPE?? THIS IS IT! SO POWERFUL AND CLEAR I CAN SEE THE FUTURE. IT'S EVEN WATERPROOF!..." Read more
"...Firstly, while I believe that the buckmasters has nice crystal clear glass I notice that in the first and last 5 minutes of light it blurs just a..." Read more
"...The other seems to be holding up well. Both were very clear and the BDC reticle is great...." Read more
"Was easy to zero in and the view was crystal clear. Nikon has one of the best warranties on the market making this a very affordable hunting scope ...." Read more
Customers find the scope to be great for hunting, with one customer noting that the glass quality is excellent.
"...no problem, and using the BDC, (down to the 3rd circle) I can hit a 100 yard metal target and rewarded with a DING!..." Read more
"...Being a Nikon derivative scope the glass is excellent and low light collection is superb...." Read more
"...I wouldnt do business with them however the scope is amazing." Read more
"Nikon has always been a 1st class optics. especially for the price!..." Read more
Customers find that the scope holds zero well and is easy to zero, with one customer noting it maintains accuracy under heavy recoil.
"...Will work on small or large rifles. It has held zero perfectly, and has handled about 3-4 drops from the shooting bench and in the back..." Read more
"...I use them on T/C Encores. They handle recoil and hold zero great. Since its muzzuleloading most shots are within 200yds...." Read more
"...All it needs to be is accurate and able to stay on zero. Both of which this scope does. It stays clear, even in the high humidity of Alabama...." Read more
"...a Burris or anything fancy but for $125 they are bright, clear and hold zero...." Read more
Customers find the scope accurate, with one mentioning it performs well at 200 yards and another noting it tracks perfectly from 3-9x magnification.
"...I can hit 50 yards no problem, and using the BDC, (down to the 3rd circle) I can hit a 100 yard metal target and rewarded with a DING!..." Read more
"...from the shooting bench and in the back of the truck, and hasn't moved zero at all...." Read more
"...The scope zero'd quickly and it didn't take long to set up the dead-hold BDC dots...." Read more
"...bottom line is the second buckmaster tracked perfectly from 3-9 and by far has the best eye relief...shooting dime groups all day at 50yds from 3-9..." Read more
Customers appreciate the scope's brightness, noting that it works well in low light conditions and gathers light effectively.
"...Being a Nikon derivative scope the glass is excellent and low light collection is superb...." Read more
"...This thing is ultra bright.. Everyone I shown it to says "Wow! This thing is bright!" They all want one!... But this one is mine. :..." Read more
"...It stays clear, even in the high humidity of Alabama. Decent enough light collection at dusk, but it is not a night vision scope...." Read more
"...No they aren’t a Burris or anything fancy but for $125 they are bright, clear and hold zero...." Read more
Customers find the scope solidly built and reliable, with one customer noting its shockproof design.
"...The other seems to be holding up well. Both were very clear and the BDC reticle is great...." Read more
"...looked at a lot of scopes but this thing, this thing radiates a quality build and the glass, the glass!......" Read more
"This is a solid scope for beginners. My 10year old used it this year on his 308 and liked it on the range...." Read more
"...This is a great deal on a solid piece of equipment...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017Awesome scope, put this 3-9 on my Benjamin Maximus .22 air rifle since this was so low priced. I can hit 50 yards no problem, and using the BDC, (down to the 3rd circle) I can hit a 100 yard metal target and rewarded with a DING! :) I have bought several lower priced scopes, such as the Tasco (the reticle failed and turned sideways on my Beeman Silver Kodiak X2), the CenterPoint, (clarity doesn't compare), CVLife, (worse clarity) and other failed "cheaper" units. Since the Maximus has no recoil, I foresee this unit lasting, and I can use it for other rifles if needed. Got tired of the lower priced failed units with no clarity and got something much better, NIKON! I have 2 other Nikon's, both 4-12 x 40 on my AR's and I love them too. I totally recommend this 3-9 x 40 if you want clarity for a good price, who doesn't want that, after all, it is a scope and you need to "see" what your targeting with the clearest vision right? Pffft, no question.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016I bought this scope with the intent of putting it on my daughters Mark II and then transferring it to her .243 when hunting season rolls around. I couldn't be happier with this scope. It's about the best bang for your buck around.
We have it mounted on a Savage MII .22LR right now. We put it on weaver mounts with Burris Z low rings. We had to remove the sights to get the scope to fit with the low rings, but it was worth it to get a good height for my daughter. It is also not too bulky or overly large. Will work on small or large rifles.
It has held zero perfectly, and has handled about 3-4 drops from the shooting bench and in the back of the truck, and hasn't moved zero at all. The turrets have a satisfying click when adjusting and have the lift and twist to zero which is very handy. We have done a little bit of playing with the BDC app from Nikon, and so far it is great! We will have some more range time when we get it on the bigger rifle to check some further distances. I just ordered another one for my 30-06!
5.0 out of 5 starsI bought this scope with the intent of putting it on my daughters Mark II and then transferring it to her .243 when hunting season rolls around. I couldn't be happier with this scope. It's about the best bang for your buck around.Great scope for the money!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016
We have it mounted on a Savage MII .22LR right now. We put it on weaver mounts with Burris Z low rings. We had to remove the sights to get the scope to fit with the low rings, but it was worth it to get a good height for my daughter. It is also not too bulky or overly large. Will work on small or large rifles.
It has held zero perfectly, and has handled about 3-4 drops from the shooting bench and in the back of the truck, and hasn't moved zero at all. The turrets have a satisfying click when adjusting and have the lift and twist to zero which is very handy. We have done a little bit of playing with the BDC app from Nikon, and so far it is great! We will have some more range time when we get it on the bigger rifle to check some further distances. I just ordered another one for my 30-06!
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018GOT YOUR SIGHTS SET ON AN AWESOME SCOPE?? THIS IS IT! SO POWERFUL AND CLEAR I CAN SEE THE FUTURE.
IT'S EVEN WATERPROOF! I WAS SCOPING THIS NIKON OUT FOR A COUPLE DAYS, AND IT IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY FROM A QUALITY AND PRICE COMBO! GIVES YOU A LOT OF BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! NO BATTERIES REQUIRED.
(NOT DESIGNED FOR USE ON POOL CUES OR CIRCULAR SAWS.)
- Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016I wish I could give this scope 4.5 stars. I own three Nikons. I started out with a 3x9 prostaff nikoplex for my 30-06. I put a 4x12 prostaff bdc on my 300 win mag with the idea that I could reach out with it. I purchased this scope (Nikon buckmasters II 3x9 BDC) for a muzzleloader I just purchased. I didn't need the BDC reticle but I could not find the nikoplex for the buckmasters on amazon and I didn't want to spend the extra 60 bucks for a prostaff. I wish I would have and I think that the difference is evident. Firstly, while I believe that the buckmasters has nice crystal clear glass I notice that in the first and last 5 minutes of light it blurs just a touch more than my prostaffs (I live for those minutes. Secondly, I'm convinced that the BDC reticle is harder to pick up than the nikoplex. Against dark objects I have completely lost the reticle if I wasn't really focusing on it and again in the darker lights I lose it all together.
I read a couple of reviews that said the reticle is too thick. I didn't find that to be the case at all. Actually I wish that towards the outside of the cross on the reticle it was a hair thicker which I think would make it easier to pick up.
With all that being said, this is still a Nikon. It's still a quality scope; its still guaranteed for my lifetime; and it is still a slammer value for the money.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018This is my third Buckmasters II scope ... I replaced a much more expensive, ultra-long range scope that was mounted on my Mossberg MVP Predator 5.56mm bolt rifle with this scope, which is more appropriate for the caliber. Being a Nikon derivative scope the glass is excellent and low light collection is superb.
The scope zero'd quickly and it didn't take long to set up the dead-hold BDC dots.
Although Nikon Spot-On isn't intended for the Bushmaster scopes I'm able to get pretty darned close with the dope I put into the system for the rifle and custom loads I shoot...
Nikon & Bushmasters have teamed up to produce a useful and affordable series of scopes. Good job, guys!!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024Quality and affordable
- Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016Installed this on Ruger American 30-06, Took it to the range to sight it, It was simple process. Had it sighted on 3rd shot. Was hitting Florida Oranges at 50yrd away on single shot. Had a few friends shoot the Rifle first time firing a Bolt action 30-06 and where knocking targets back as far 100yrd away on their first shot. I've never used Nikon Scopes before, I'm a Leopold fan, and wanted something affordable for my current setup. Picked it up for around 100 shipped. Must of been on sale, since when I saw it this model at my sporting store it was around 160. Also Nikon has a really nice Lifetime warranty on there scopes, Not sure if it will need it. Constructions is on par with 200 dollar scope.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019Bought my 1st AR and put a red dot scope on it. MISTAKE! Realized I couldn’t actually use it because my vision sucks. If you are shooting further than 10 yards out a scope is much better. The problem is there are so many choices out there and so many reviews from people and companies just trying to sell their junk. I read at least 50......Then bought a $60 scope on EBay thinking I saved money by not getting a name brand (nc star). WRONG! It broke a month later. Then I landed on this scope and since it was a brand name I figured I would give it a try, if it sucked I could return it. It is amazing, great clarity and easy to adjust the bdc without a tool. I hated spending the money at first but it was worth it in the end. I’m not a deer hunter so I can’t speak on anything like that but it will allow me to see at least 100 yards away so that’s worth it to me. I’m sure it can go further but haven’t tried it. For the beginner this has been a great scope. Nothing more than I needed and didn’t compromise quality.
Top reviews from other countries
- ShirleyReviewed in Canada on April 23, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars ... on 300 win mag after bore sighted it worked great very easy set up
Installed on 300 win mag after bore sighted it worked great very easy set up .hitting 3 inch group at 200 y . Great scope for the money .
- Scott ScheelarReviewed in Canada on August 27, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
one of the best scopes I've used
- Jack TinsleyReviewed in Canada on March 23, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Best scopes for the money anytime. Nikon has excellent customer service if there is ever a problem.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on December 5, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Love it, came as advertised fast shipping
- errol doddridgeReviewed in Canada on October 23, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Great scope clear easy to adjust certainly does the job for the money
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- Extremely bright sight picture
- Fully multicoated lenses
- Patented BDC reticle
- Generous, consistent eye relief
- Waterproof, fog proof, shockproof
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