Sig Sauer Buckmasters 3-9x40mm Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 40 mm
- 3x
- 9x
- Better rated than 69%
- More reviewed than 87%
A budget rifle scope that reviewers rate above its price point for clarity and zero retention, though scope rings are a separate purchase.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.7★ across 367 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
367 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 359 rifle scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full rifle scopes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 3-9x40mm rifle scope with the Buckmasters bullet drop compensation reticle, built on a 1 inch tube and calibrated with holdover dots for shots out to 500 yards.
- 3-9x40mm variable magnification
- Buckmasters BDC reticle
- Holdover dots calibrated to 500 yards
- 1 inch tube, black finish
Who it's for
Suits hunters and shooters who want a clear, budget-friendly scope with BDC holdover for shots at typical hunting distances. Less ideal for someone who wants rings included in the box, since those are sold separately.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who mounted this on rifles for hunting, including kids' first deer rifles, repeatedly say it rivals scopes costing much more, several name Vortex and Nikon directly, and it held zero even after a reviewer intentionally dropped it on gravel twice. The one consistent gap noted is that scope rings aren't included, so buyers need to order a 1 inch set separately.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Scope rings not included, sized to 1 inch tube
- 3-9x magnification suits mid-range shots, not long distance
Specifications
| Brand | Sig Sauer |
|---|---|
| Model | SOBM33001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 mm |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Color | black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Cross Bow, Rifle, Shotgun |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1 package |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 3x |
| Magnification Maximum | 9x |
| Sport Type | Hunting & Shooting |
| Reticle Type | Buckmasters BDC |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Buckmasters BDC Non-Illuminated Reticle |
| Field Of View | 34.1 Feet |
| Item Type Name | SCOPE |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig Sauer Buckmasters 3-9x40mm RiflescopeThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 367 | 4.2 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Sig Sauer SOBM33001
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Sig Sauer Buckmasters scope include mounting rings?
No, reviewers note rings aren't included and should be ordered separately in a 1 inch size.
What distance is the Buckmasters BDC reticle calibrated for?
The holdover dots are calibrated for accurate shots out to 500 yards.
What tube size is the Sig Sauer Buckmasters 3-9x40mm scope?
It's built on a 1 inch tube.