ssonb Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I tried two other brands of scopes on my Bushmaster ORC, One was a Leapers the other a Tasco, needless to say I was not happy I did a little research and saw a lot of good reports about the Nikon M223. I bought a 2x8x32 with the rapid action turret and the dedicated scope mount and ring unit. This is the first time that after mounting and boresighting the scope that when I fired the first round at 50 yards the bullet printed 1.5'' to the right of the bullseye!!!In the past with many other rifles and scopes I was happy with being around a foot before fine tuning.Yes the scope is set up for the 223 bullet but using the nikon Spot on ballistics program the loads I shoot will drop only 7'' at 500 yards, I probably shake more than that :) At the 2x I can easily keep both eyes open for close in work and have the 8x for longer shots, the glass is very clear with no distortions. As you can tell I am pleased with this optic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 That Nikon is one of the best optic values going currently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 That Nikon is one of the best optic values going currentlyI agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman940 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 What only drops 7 in. at 500 yards?Cal/ammo/rifle?thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssonb Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Sorry had to type quick the other day..308 150gr sp at 2700 fps The scopes RAT (rapid action turrets) are set up for a 223 55gr bullet at 3200 fps, with just a 7'' in drop diffiernce at 500yrds,not bad. Most BDC scopes work pretty well out to 500 yards after that the variables stack up .Where I live getting a shot out past 300 yards usualy means you are at a range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I tried two other brands of scopes on my Bushmaster ORC, One was a Leapers the other a Tasco, needless to say I was not happy I did a little research and saw a lot of good reports about the Nikon M223. I bought a 2x8x32 with the rapid action turret and the dedicated scope mount and ring unit. This is the first time that after mounting and boresighting the scope that when I fired the first round at 50 yards the bullet printed 1.5'' to the right of the bullseye!!!In the past with many other rifles and scopes I was happy with being around a foot before fine tuning.Yes the scope is set up for the 223 bullet but using the nikon Spot on ballistics program the loads I shoot will drop only 7'' at 500 yards, I probably shake more than that :) At the 2x I can easily keep both eyes open for close in work and have the 8x for longer shots, the glass is very clear with no distortions. As you can tell I am pleased with this optic.Hiya Yeppers Nikon will get the job done! I was using spot on software, but got a smartphone (android) and downloaded "shooter"...its just like fte for the apple phones a true ballistic calculator for ten bucks....its awesome! <thumbsup> Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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