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Nikon Buckmaster Impressions
@ 08:09 pm (GMT) |
Matt ReidHi all,Just thought I'd give some feedback on a scope i have been using of late on my long-er range .308. I purchased the Nikon Buckmaster 6-18 x 40 from the states, had a mate bring it over so worked out a cheap deal. Reticle is mildot, 1/8 clicks. On the plus side, clarity is good even at 18 power. I performed a turret adjustment test as advised on this site, and came up with a 4.4% over adjustment error. Not unreasonable and return to zero has been immaculate. Turrets are well marked and clicks have a good feel to them. Combined with 15moa base I have around 45moa of upwards adjusment. Negatives mainly relate to the platform itself, the 1 inch tube and click value mean only 6moa per revolution. The field of view is quite narrow (even at 6 power) and crosshair is thicker than I would like. Overall I am pleased with the unit for the money, and should work well until an upgrade is affordable. Matt |
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@ 02:21 pm (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Nikon Buckmaster ImpressionsHi Matt, 1/8 clicks can be very useful in .308 due to the steep trajectory.When you get a chance, could you please post the value of 8 clicks in either inches or minutes. 8 clicks yields.... That would be great thanks. |
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@ 06:43 pm (GMT) |
Matt ReidRe: Nikon Buckmaster ImpressionsHi Nathan,8 clicks yeilds (from my testing) 1 moa x 4.4% = 1.044 moa Therefore at 100 yards (1.044moa x 1.047 inches) this would equate to 1.093 inches. Using a correction factor (such as in Shooter), you would use .956 (I think). Matt |
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@ 01:30 am (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Nikon Buckmaster ImpressionsThanks Matt, really appreciate it.I will do a tutorial in the future regarding analog techniques for converting errors for drop charts. But as for your shooter app math, it sounds correct. I would call it at .958 MOA to round up the decimals on my calculator but thats neither here nor there, its just what my calculator showed. Thanks again. |
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@ 02:43 pm (GMT) |
Matt ReidRe: Nikon Buckmaster ImpressionsNo worries.It´s been quite interesting trying to help a mate with his Bushnell Elite Tactical 2.5-16 x 40. Out at 500m he was going completely over the target board and we were pretty stumped as to what was going on. A hundred yard test revealed his click value was close to 0.34 moa (should be 0.25). This got me wondering whether they had somehow put the wrong turret on his scope, as 0.34moa is 1/10th mil. They also produce the scope in a mil version. Several calls to Bushnell had them claiming a 0.05% error tolerance, so theres so way it should be that far out. Several Bushnell service people seemed confused as to what mils or moa even were... not a great look for an optics company. We are hoping a replacement scope might be in the works. Matt |
@ 12:10 am (GMT) |
bryan bRe: Nikon Buckmaster Impressionsi put a 4.5 x 14 x 40 sf bdc Nikon buckmaster on a Ruger Mk II target/varmit 25-06. Entirely too long of a explanation of gun and scope.The combination is pure poison, have tried fooling around with checking out the Nikon spot on program. Too much fun as the combo just likes shooting unbelievable groups. I am rather sure the limitations of the nut behind the wheel and the caliber make some of the technical aspects such as mil spec and moa rather a mute point. Have not actually ever had a gun combo elicit this many smiles and teen age giggles. Combo eats anything, makes small groups. Why question good fortune. I dont usually give myself credit for being much more than a average shot, and the gun while not new, is new too me. Therefore, i cant say if it is the gun or the scope. Nor can i speak on durability and repeatability on larger calibers, i would have to buy a different scope because this combo has become my untouchable golden child. On a more powerful caliber i would probably look at a scope at a higher price point, that alone says something about the value here. |
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