Nikon Prostaff vs Buckmaster?

[freedom-lover]

What is the difference between the Nikon 3-9x40 Prostaff and the Nilon 3-9x40 Buckmaster?

[Dinosaur Jr]

Aside from some minor dimensional differences, I think the Buckmaster has slightly better coatings for a few more % points in light transmission. The Prostaff is rated @ 90% and I saw a rating on the Buckmaster @ 98-99%.

[La Hire]

Had this dilemma myself. AKS, Thanks for the info

[mjmagee67]

I have a Prostaff on my main deer/elk hunting rifle. I have Buckmaster and Monarch scopes on other rifles. The big difference between the two from what I notice is the Buckmaster has better edge sharpness. The Prostaff gets a little fuzzy on the outer edges. With that said I've never thought about replacing the Prostaff on my hunting rifle. Its never failed me.

[Dinosaur Jr]

Both scopes are good choices at that price point. I'm impressed by the Nikon line and its affordability.

[bman940]

AKS is correct. The glass coating's make all the difference in clarity and moving from one tier to the next. I use the PROSTAFF 3-9 BDC Reticle on a number of my hunting rifles and couldn't be happier. In fact the PROSTAFF 3-9 on my son and father in law's deer rifle's 2 years ago and between the 2 of them they are 12:12 on one stop shots. Hard to argue with that, especially when my 77 year old fater in law used to average one deer per box of bullets! If you get a chance take a look down the tubes of both scopes and buy which ever one you think will work the best for your needs.

[YZINGERR]

If i recall, the buckmaster has a wider fov too

[bhammell]

Either is a good option, I like the BDC reticle myself, helps for those longer shots you haven't zeroed for. Easy set up with Nikons SpotOn web app.

bhammell
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[trob]

I own buckmasters (3) and really like them. Have never had a problem. Does the pro staff line have side focus? What about differences in powers offered? I'm trying to think of some possible differences that haven't been stated. I don't know much about prostaffs

I have the 4.5-14x40sf, 6-18x40sf, and 4-12x50sf.

[bman940]

PROSTAFF does not have side focus. PROSTAFF's do a great job if you want to save some money. Lot's of upgrades over the last few years to glass coating's,turret's and different magnification option's. I like the 3-9 BDC and using Spot On to really dial it in.