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NIKON ProStaff 3-9 x 40 Black Matte Riflescope (BDC)

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  • Compact riflescope with 3 to 9x magnification and 40mm objective lens
  • Fully multicoated optical system transmits up to 98 percent of available light
  • Zero-reset turret with spring-loaded adjustment knob; 3.6 inches of eye relief
  • Nitrogen-filled, O-ring-sealed housing for waterproof, fogproof performance
  • BDC reticle; quick-focus eyepiece; measures 12.4 inches
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PROSTAFF 3-9x40 BDC

This Family Hunts Together

Tested and proven in the field by Nikon PROSTAFF members, the PROSTAFF line of riflescopes will help you stay on target in virtually any conditions. The entire PROSTAFF riflescope series integrates Nikon’s fully multicoated optical system, Spring-Loaded Instant Zero-Reset Turrets and Spot On optimized reticles. Whether you shoot with a rifle, shotgun or rimfire, you can rest easy knowing that Nikon will never cut corners on optics, ruggedness or precision.

PROSTAFF Riflescope Features

BDC Reticle

Fully Multicoated Optical System

Precise Hand-turn 1/4-inch Click Adjustments

Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof

BDC Reticle

The BDC reticle allows hunters to hold ‘dead-on’ at ranges exceeding those previously thought possible. The BDC’s unique see-through ballistic circles offer an incredible advantage for long-range shooting, yet allow a normal sight picture for shorter-range shots where the crosshair itself is the aiming point.

Fully Multicoated Optical System

Fully Multicoated lenses boost light transmission for bright, high contrast views.

Precise Hand-turn 1/4-inch Click Adjustments

Positive-click reticle adjustments get you zeroed in quicker and maintain your setting even with heavy recoil.

Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof

Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed.

Spot On Ballistic Match Technology

Spot On Ballistic Match Technology

Reticle is optimized for use with Spot On Ballistic Match

Technology, allowing you to discover all of the exact aiming

points on your scope’s reticle.

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    Magnification: 3-9x Objective Diameter: 40mm Exit Pupil: 4.4-13.3mm Field of View: 11.3-33.8 ft at 100 yds Tube Diameter - Other: 1 in Eye Relief: 3.6in Objective Outside Diameter: 50mm Eyepiece Outside Diameter: 44mm Overall Length: 12.4 in Adjustment Graduation - Other: 1/4 in Max Internal Adjustment: 80 MOA Parallax Setting - Other: 100 yds Waterproof/Fog proof: Yes Light Transmission - Other: Up To 98 Supplied Accessories: Nikon lens caps, Nikon windage, Elevation caps Weight: 13.7 oz Manufacture Warranty: Workmanship/Materials Lifetime Guarantee Manufacture Item Number: 6721 (Nixoplex), 6722 (BDC)

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    Boasting Nikon's fully multicoated optical system and innovative adjustment technologies, the tried-and-trusted ProStaff 3-9x40 riflescope offers a superior hunting performance at a price that fits into the budget of virtually any hunter. The scope's optical system transmits up to 98 percent of available light, ensuring maximum brightness from dawn to dusk. To simplify field adjustments, Nikon also integrated a zero-reset turret into the riflescope. Just sight in as usual, lift the spring-loaded adjustment knob, rotate to your "zero," and re-engage. Field adjustments are now as simple as dialing in your subsequent ranges. And hunters will love the patented BDC reticle, which allows them to hold "dead on" at ranges exceeding those previously thought possible. The BDC's unique see-through ballistic circles offer an incredible advantage for long-range shooting, yet allow a normal sight picture for shorter-range shots where the crosshair itself is the aiming point.

    Nothing boosts a shooter's level of confidence better than generous, constant eye relief, which is why Nikon provided 3.6 inches of eye relief in the ProStaff. No more rough kickback from heavy recoiling cartridges, lightweight rifles, severe shooting angles, and just plain excitement. Other features include a nitrogen-filled, O-ring-sealed housing that's waterproof and fogproof; support for an optional sunshade accessory for bright, rainy, or dusty conditions; and a quick-focus eyepiece. Offering enough power for the longest shots and a wide field of view for thick brush or timber, the ProStaff riflescope carries a lifetime warranty.



    The ProStaff riflescope includes a BDC reticle with see-through ballistic circles. Specifications

    • Finish: Matte black
    • Reticle: BDC
    • Actual magnification: 3 to 9x
    • Objective diameter: 40mm
    • Exit pupil: 13.3mm (3x), 4.4mm (9x)
    • Eye relief: 3.6 inches
    • Field of view: 33.8 feet @ 100 yards (3x), 11.3 feet @ 100 yards (9x)
    • Tube diameter: 1 inch
    • Objective OD: 1.98 inches
    • Eyepiece OD: 1.73 inches
    • Adjustment graduation: 1/4 MOA
    • Max internal adjustment: 80 MOA
    • Parallax setting: 100 yards
    • Length: 12.4 inches

      About Nikon
      The world leader in sports optics, Nikon is recognized globally for setting new standards in product design and performance. The unique strength of the Nikon brand is attributable to the company's unwavering commitment to quality, performance, technology, and innovation. Nikon markets and distributes riflescopes, field scopes, and binoculars.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    624 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, value, clarity, performance, and light transmission of the scope. For example, they mention it's the best scope on the market, works great for 200 yard shots, and has excellent light retention and eye relief.

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    237 customers mention224 positive13 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the scope. They mention that it is well constructed, has superb optics, and is the best scope on the market for the price.

    "...The optics are extremely clear and sharp up to 9x. The turrets are high quality and the overall construction is solid will an expensive feel...." Read more

    "The scope is very nice, easy to adjust and mount. The amount of pass through light is great. Very easy to see your targets even in low light...." Read more

    "Great scope. Crystal clear. Excellent light retention and eye relief. Despite only being a 40 the sight picture looks HUGE when I pull up...." Read more

    "...for a solid variable power with a bright clear field of view, and solid mechanics that result in dead on ZERO every time?...the Nikon Prostaff is..." Read more

    167 customers mention167 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the scope. They mention that it is the best for the money, a great budget scope, and high quality for the price. Some say that the scope has clear optics and is well worth the price, while others say that it has an expensive feel. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...Good price, fast shipping, and unless you happen to get a scope that was messed up in shipping or something you will be very happy with this scope." Read more

    "...are high quality and the overall construction is solid will an expensive feel...." Read more

    "...that I would find such a high quality scope, with such clear optics for this price...." Read more

    "...I strongly recommend this scope as a fantastic scope for the price...." Read more

    121 customers mention117 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the scope. They mention that it is crystal clear, has good dawn/dusk clarity, and is unreal in low light situations. The scope picture remained clear as a bell, and the glass is real clear. The lens clarity is excellent, and it is easy to sight. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this product.

    "...The scope was very clear, much clearer than my friends bushnell that he was using, and it was even clear once the sun went and it was turning dark..." Read more

    "...The amount of pass through light is great. Very easy to see your targets even in low light. The BDC is a great feature as well...." Read more

    "Great scope. Crystal clear. Excellent light retention and eye relief. Despite only being a 40 the sight picture looks HUGE when I pull up...." Read more

    "...The scope picture remained clear as a bell. These old eyes aren't what they used to be, and I wear glasses for what that's worth...." Read more

    66 customers mention63 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the scope. They mention that it works well, has spring loaded turrets, and the BDC works well. The scope is great for white-tailed deer hunting and long-range shoots. The bullet drops worked fairly well, and everything is consistently good.

    "...The Nikon spot on app also works great for this scope...." Read more

    "...mounts are solid and the scope is properly secured, it's performance is perfection...." Read more

    "...The scope was easy to sight in and most importantly, it holds zero. No issues.The turret adjustments were solid and the caps are returnable to zero...." Read more

    "...- this came in very handy for initially shooting, the bullet drops worked fairly well." Read more

    35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the light transmission of the scope. They mention that it gets enough light even at higher zooms, the picture is sharp, and the glass in this scope is very bright and clear. They also appreciate the excellent light retention and eye relief. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "The scope is very nice, easy to adjust and mount. The amount of pass through light is great. Very easy to see your targets even in low light...." Read more

    "Great scope. Crystal clear. Excellent light retention and eye relief. Despite only being a 40 the sight picture looks HUGE when I pull up...." Read more

    "The glass in this scope is very bright and clear, especially for the money! No distortion at the outer edges...." Read more

    "...For LONG distance shooting (and ONLY for long distance), this scope is bright and clear...." Read more

    30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation of the scope to be easy. They mention that the zero-set spring loaded turrets make setting the scope super easy. Some mention that it gathers plenty of light and that it's easy to zero in. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of installation and use of the product.

    "...Setting the scope was super easy with the zero-set spring loaded turrets. I started at 25 yards and worked my way out to 100 yards off the bench...." Read more

    "...The reticle is well thought out, bold and easy to pick up, even in low light situations. The scope provided generous eye relief...." Read more

    "...That being the case it brings in the light better than my leopold ,easy to use, looks good and 200 yards directly behind mid shoulder on old Mossey..." Read more

    "...more rounds and I group all 5 in the red pulleys.. This scope is easy to zero in and it will stay… One more thing after you zero in, you can always..." Read more

    28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the scope. They mention that it looks good, is impressive, and has a bright sight picture. Customers also appreciate the clear glass and the well thought out reticle. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The turrets are awesome where you can lift them up and set the dial back to zero without moving your crosshairs so you can adjust for windage..." Read more

    "...Make no mistake, this is a BIG, solid, sexy scope! Sitting on top of my custom AR build it really completes the look and feel...." Read more

    "...No distortion at the outer edges. The reticle is well thought out, bold and easy to pick up, even in low light situations...." Read more

    "...the case it brings in the light better than my leopold ,easy to use, looks good and 200 yards directly behind mid shoulder on old Mossey Horns is..." Read more

    27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the stability of the scope. They mention that it holds zero very well, and does not budge. Some say that the point of aim did not drift after hunts.

    "...Hunt after hunt, point of aim did NOT drift and the scope held ZERO perfectly; even when changing power settings...." Read more

    "...The scope was easy to sight in and most importantly, it holds zero. No issues.The turret adjustments were solid and the caps are returnable to zero...." Read more

    "...The glass is pretty decent for the price, and it held zero after 60 shots (shooting .223) in my first shooting session with it...." Read more

    "...It's spot on and seems to continue to hold zero perfectly. The only gripe is at full zoom, you do get a bit of a blur in it...." Read more

    An occasional shooter's cheap alternative to expensive glass!
    4 Stars
    An occasional shooter's cheap alternative to expensive glass!
    My shooting style is very recreational - I like to kick back, set some targets up, get some tannerite, and have just a fun relaxed day of shooting. That said, my need for top notch 1200 dollar scopes is non-existent. I did however want to put a scope on one of my ARs to do some longer distance shooting. Recommendations on forums flooded in telling me to buy scopes that ranged from 600-1200+. For the amount of shooting I do, this was just not in the budget, and would be a waste of a good scope. I had recently purchased a ProStaff for my 10/22 and love it, so I decided to try a ProStaff on my AR.This scope does not disappoint. For the money, it does what I need it to do, and does it accurately. It's spot on and seems to continue to hold zero perfectly. The only gripe is at full zoom, you do get a bit of a blur in it. But the furthest I shoot is about 300 yards, so the blurring is not a big issue for me. This scope has been a great addition to my AR, and would recommend it to anyone who is just a recreational shooter who doesn't want to spend a ton of money on glass for their AR.Also, Nikon has a program on their website that allows you to figure out what distance the bullet drops are depending on the caliber you're shooting - this came in very handy for initially shooting, the bullet drops worked fairly well.
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