In case it helps someone else, the 3x scope does not have any issue with seeing the bow in field of view. Even when moved back pretty far, still don't even get a glimpse of it. When looking through both the stock scope and the Nikon, the zoom level seems to be the same. The difference in clarity/sharpness and amount of light transmission between the two is noticeable. Again, maybe I just got a bad one. About every 10 shots I have to re-screw tight the objective and/or eyepiece on the stock one. Anyone else have this issue?