Leupold vx2 or Nikon Buckmaster

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Have a trade offer for a 30/30 rifle i have. Can get either a 3x9x40 VXII or a 4.5x14x40 Buckmaster. What should i do?
 
I've got 3 5 VX-II's, that would be my pick.







My wife just pointed out I had 5 not 3 VX-II's.
 
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The glass in both is about equal, the VX II will be shorter and lighter weight than the Nikon. I have some of each and they are both good scopes. I doubt this helps much.Edit to add: the VX II will have friction adjustments as opposed to the Nikon's click adjustment.
 
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Originally Posted By: furmasterIll put a buckmaster up against a vxii anyday. It surprised me when I first got the chance to look through one. Now, I own 2.

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What kind of shots do you plan on taking?

If anything 200 yards or greater, I would definitely go with the higher magnification of the Buckmaster.
 
When my Pentax Gameseeker on my muzzleloader took a dump the other year I borrowed a VXII 4x-12x-40 to finish hunting season. I liked it so much I went to the local shop to buy one. I laid it on the counter next to a Buckmasters 4x-12x-50 and brought home the Nikon for less money. The duplex was heavier in the Nikon which was great for hunting the woods around here, it had side focus, and was about $80 less with a slight edge in clarity. I know it wasn't 100% apples to apples comparison, but pretty darn close for much less money. Now I have 3 of the Buckmasters scopes and no want for a VXII. The dealer told me of all the brands of scopes he carried, Nikon was the only one he had never had to return.
 
Originally Posted By: Blackhawk43The glass in both is about equal, the VX II will be shorter and lighter weight than the Nikon. I have some of each and they are both good scopes. I doubt this helps much.Edit to add: the VX II will have friction adjustments as opposed to the Nikon's click adjustment.


Actually the vx II has click adjustments it is the vx I that has friction adjustments. I have been very happy with my vx II scopes I have 2 of them. However I would rather have 4.5-14 power rather than 3-9. But that depends on what you will be using it for.
 
Leupold gets my vote. My deer and elk rifles both have Vx-II my dad has a few more guns with them... he loves them and for a good reason theyre great.

I personally havent shot a gun with the buckmaster but my dad said he got one and returned it the next day and got a VX-II instead.
 
They are both very good entry level scopes. In my experience, the Nikon has a bit better light transmission, but similar clarity. The Leupold has better customer service. The Nikon has nicer adjustments, but the Leupy is more durable. I have had a half dozen of each over the years, and I have had to send back 4. Two buckmasters lost their zero on very heavy recoiling rifles, one Leupold blew out the seal and fogged up internally, and another Leupold didn't track right brand new from the store. I don't think one is better than another, just different.
 
Just get the one that fits the power range you want. If you plan on taking little longer shots go with the nikon. Im sure you will be happy with either.
 
My husband has 5 VX II and I think they are clear as a bell. I wouldn't hesitate to get one.

I have VX III and love them.
 
I will give you my 2 cents. A friend of mine didn't have the money to spend on a leupold. I told his wife to buy him a nikon prostaff. This is before the redfields come out. He is happy with it. I like my leupolds. They are just as clear if not clearer than Nikon. Leupolds's warranty and service department is second to none. Never assume anything won't break. Even if it were my fault Leupold has always been there for me. I am willing to pay a little more knowing that someone will answer the phone and expedite everything to get me up and running again. They are both good scopes. I happen to prefer Leupold.
 
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