NIKON 3 X 9-40

[copasspupil]

Anybody have any input/experience with Nikon or this particular scope?  I'm looking at a rifle with one on it but would like a leupold for my first hunting rifle.

Thanks,
Danno

[SpokaneSlayer]

I have 2 Nikon's.  Both Buckmaster's, 6-18x40 on my 22-250 and the 4.5-14x40 on my 25-06.  I love them.  Hold their zero vrey well and not to bad on the bank account.

[arrowflinger]

I have three rifles with this Nikon on them. I like them alot. I have one on a .338 win and it still going strong.

[thinkingman]

Which line within Nikon?
Buckmaster?
Team Primos?

[Intruder]

Most Nikon stuff is decent.  Depending on specific model it likely compares optically pretty well w/ some of the mid/lower end Leupold stuff.  You'd probably be just fine w/ it as long as they aren't trying to get a bunch of extra $ for the rifle/scope combo.  Used value of the scopes usually aren't too much.... total WAG but maybe 25-40% of retail. 

[addicted]

have a 3-9x40 on my wife's rifle. she likes it.

[fishseeker]

I have the Nikon Monark 3x9x40,love it. It is now the Team Primos. Great scope for the price. MUch clearer than the Luppy vx-1 IMHO for the same bucks!

[thinkingman]

I have 2 Nikon Monarchs and had/traded a Buckmaster.
The Monarch were selected over Bushnell elite 4200 and Leupold VX-III for clarity and eyebox.
The Leupolds were almost $300 MORE and had neither better glass or features.
Leupold gouges you for the name and the replacement scope they'll have to send you in a few years.
The Buckmaster I had was a 6-18 Sidefocus and was OK but not real clear or bright at 18X.
Nikon Monarch or Team Primos are very good scopes.

[WAcoyotehunter]

I have the 3X9X40 buckmasters and LOVE it!

[LongTatLaw]

I can tell you that Ive put the similar price Leupold beside the nikon and the Nikon is FAR crisper and better light!

I like the Nikons better unless you go up a price range!

[huntnphool]

I have several Nikon and Leupold scopes, FWIW I prefer the Nikons, in the field they have performed better in crap conditions

[Bofire]

Everyone has an opinion, I have read lots of places about Nikons Monarchs and Bushnells 3200,4200 and 6500. I use all Leupolds.
I have yet to look thru a Bushnell or Nikon that impresses me, and yes I have compared side by side many times. 3 friends of mine bought them and have since converted to Leupold. I recently (2 months) bought a Nikon 550 rangefinder for 200.00 at Sport Warehouse, " cause I would not use it very much" what an idiot I am, I sold it yesterday for 150.00 cause it is JUNK.

2 weeks ago I looked thru a Bush 6500 brand new on a Savage predator, I aint the tiniest little bit impressed, with the scope or gun, or "accu-trigger".
just my 2
Carl

[croix]

I looked at Nikon Monarch 3x9-40 next to Leupold VX-III and went with the Nikon. Similar price but I think a brighter view with the Nikon - esp in crap conditions.

Like everybody else- it's just an opinion. I would never bash a Leupold. They wouldn't be as wildly popular as they are if they didn't make good stuff.

[Gobble]

I think they are both decent scopes but I prefer Leupold myself, Never had a problem with them and I shoot lots of magnum rounds with no scope creep or zero problems, my hunting rifle is a tack driver for sure.

[257 Wby Mag]

I'll take a Monarch over a VX-II everytime, ultra clear, and reliable. Kinda like a sore dick, can't beat em'! grin...