Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 Riflescope (SF Matte, BDC)

by Nikon

Product Features

• Durable, versatile riflescope is the result of collaboration between Nikon and Buckmasters
• Brightvue anti-reflective system of multicoated lenses provides over 92 percent anti-reflection capability for high levels of light transmission
• BDC reticle trajectory-compensating system is designed and calibrated to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances
• 100 percent water- and fog-proof housing; O-ring sealing and nitrogen filling ensure moisture never penetrates interior
• Includes limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Nikon's renowned Brightvue multi-coating provides 92% light transmission for outstanding optical clarity.

One of the world's best-known optics companies, Nikon Sport Optics, has teamed with one of the nation's most respected sporting organizations, Buckmasters, to produce a riflescope line featuring high-quality optics.

Built to withstand the toughest hunting conditions, these scopes integrate shock-, fog-, and water-proof construction, as well as numerous other features rarely found on riflescopes in this price range. Nikon's Brightvue anti-reflective system of multicoated lenses provides over 92% anti-reflection capability for the high levels of light transmission and optical clarity necessary for dawn-to-dusk big game hunting. After the lenses are cut and polished, Nikon coats them with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds. The compounds serve to boost light transmission, improve contrast to pull game out of its surroundings, deliver true color rendition and flare-free viewing, and enhance the overall image quality.

The brightest in its class, the Nikon Buckmasters riflescope has a proven track record of reliability, durability, and precision, making it a true hunter's workhorse. The scope is at home on nearly any hunting rifle, muzzle loader, or even rimfire, boasting a rugged, one-inch main body tube, a bullet drop compensating (BDC) reticle for easy holdover out to 600 yards (magnum calibers), and ultra-high-performance lenses.

The BDC reticle is perhaps the most compelling feature, as its trajectory-compensating system is designed and calibrated to provide fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances. The unique system integrates a series of small "ballistic circles" to produce an unobstructed view of the target.

The bullet drop compensating (BDC) reticle provides fast, simple aiming points for various shot distances.

Specifications

• 6X to 18X actual magnification
• 40-millimeter effective objective diameter
• 6.7- to 2.2-millimeter exit pupil
• 3.7- to 3.5-inch eye relief
• 16.1- to 5.92-foot field of view at 100 yards
• One-inch tube diameter
• 49.3-millimeter objective O.D.
• 43-millimeter eyepiece O.D.
• 14.7-inch length
• 19.4-ounce weight
• 1/8 MOA adjustment graduation
• 50 MOA maximum internal adjustment
• 50-to-infinite-yard parallax setting

Lifetime Warranty
Nikon riflescopes include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Product Description

Some models available with BDC reticle (bullet drop compensating) Guaranteed waterprooof, fogproof and shockproof.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 4.8 x 3.7 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FGXZRE
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6473
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,753 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars rifle scope, February 19, 2010

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Stephen A. Armstrong "Webfoot" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 Riflescope (SF Matte, BDC) (Sports)

This is my second Nikon Buckmaster scope. I like the first one so much I bought this one for my Weatherby rifle. Shot at different ranges to figure out the hold using the BDC reticle. Now anything out to 600 yds is hitable as long as I read the wind correctly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginning to See Why Everybody Likes Nikon, June 12, 2011

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Satch J. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 Riflescope (SF Matte, BDC) (Sports)

I got the Nikon Buckmasters 6-18x40 scope with mil-dot reticule for about $310 plus shipping. I mounted the scope on a .223 target rifle, and have been quite pleased with it.

I was considering buying a Bushnell 3200 Tactical Elite 5-15x40 at the time, which is roughly in the same price range, but went with the Buckmasters because it happened to go on sale. While I can't compare the two directly, I have extensively used the Bushnell 3200 Tactical Elite 10x40 and can say that the quality of the Nikon optic is substantially higher. The Bushnell is not a bad scope at all, but the clarity and light transmission of the Buckmasters are decidedly superior and I'm sure that I made the right decision, even if it was a shot in the dark at the time.

The accessories included with the Buckmasters are nice additions to the package. It comes with a sunshade, which isn't necessary to most of my shooting, but is still nice to have. I also found two target turrets included in the box (see customer image), which can be screwed on in place of the factory-installed hunting turrets. I prefer the target turrets, and take them as evidence of Nikon's correct assessment that they have produced a scope that can capably fill both roles.

There may be a better scope that can be had for $300-$350, but I haven't yet come across one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent product, October 2, 2011

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Chuck - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 Riflescope (SF Matte, BDC) (Sports)

I bought this scope to use on my Rem 700 SPS Varmint rifle (308 Win). I added the Harris bipod, 9-13 in, L model. I was attempting to build a super accurate Varmint/sniper rifle for long distance shooting in the mountains. This really fit the bill. It has a choice of normal or large turret adjustment knobs and comes with a long sun shield. I've used this at a range where the sun was setting just a few degrees over the target and still had no side glare. The Nikon optics are as usual - extremely clear, light gathering. I chose the bullet drop compensating (BDC) reticle, which allows using the lower rings for dead on sighting at 200,300,400,500 yds. Completely satisfied in every way. Shipping was prompt as always.