Nikon P223 scope reviews

[brasse]

Yeh, I used the search function and came up with nothing.

Anyone using the Nikon P223 in 3x9?

Second question is will any of our sponsors match prices found on the web???

[bman940]

While I haven't put any rounds under this scope I have looked it over pretty good at Shot and recently put 2 on a pair of Smith 22LR's for a Nikon Shoot. All I've heard are good things. They have literally flown off shelves so finding one can be tough. I'd say if you find a good price, buy it, as it may not be around tomorrow. The 3x Carbine scope has also been huge with many guys looking for a nice hog hunting rig. A buddy uses one for 3-gun matches and likes it because he can shoot with both eye's open.
Wish I had more info for you, would love to answer any question's you might have.
Bart
Nikon Pro Staff

[Papergundam]

I've had this scope mounted for the last month and finally had the chance this past week to zero it. Initially zeroed it at 50 then took it out to 100 with no problems. The open turrets don't bother me and had a good feel IMO. I don't have any pics of grouping but I'm not the best shot anyway. I had the chance to test the BDC reticle out to 200 hitting steel plates as that's the limits of the range and it was pretty accurate using 55gr PMC ammo. The glass is clear and eye relief is alright being able to shoot with both eyes open. The only thing I've noticed is the reticles gets washed out in any type of dim light.

[1_click_off]

I've had this scope mounted for the last month and finally had the chance this past week to zero it. Initially zeroed it at 50 then took it out to 100 with no problems. The open turrets don't bother me and had a good feel IMO. I don't have any pics of grouping but I'm not the best shot anyway. I had the chance to test the BDC reticle out to 200 hitting steel plates as that's the limits of the range and it was pretty accurate using 55gr PMC ammo. The glass is clear and eye relief is alright being able to shoot with both eyes open. The only thing I've noticed is the reticles gets washed out in any type of dim light.

I have the m223 in 3X12 42mm and was having the same issue, I started messing with the primary focus and it made the reticles more visible. Mess with the focus in the low light, it will all of a sudden appear.

[brasse]

Bart,
It looks like the M223 scopes have been out for a couple of years and the P 223 came out last year.

The M223 cost nearly twice as much.

But I noticed at several places the M223 has 95% light transmision, and the P223 has 98%.

Is that true???

Getting my P223 tomorrow, sweet.

[bman940]

Yes Lead, The PROSTAFF Series does have slightly better light transmission. The real difference is in the glass coating's . That is where Nikon really shines and the quality comes through. Obviously the M-Series is built on the MONARCH platform.
I have used the M-223 Scopes a lot and own all of them. Big fun for long range shooting and very accurate. The 2-8's and 3-12's I own have all pinged steel at 600 yards. Even guys new to AR's have used my scopes and come away mouth's open from successful shots.

Let me know how you like your P-223 Scope. They have been selling very well and I have been hearing nothing but good reports.

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[leadsender]

I've had the M223 for a while now and it's great just wish the turrets locked as I've knocked them off zero a few times. If your using it for hunting I wouldn't have a problem, but if your intending on any sort of HD or SHTF I'd go with the more expensive scopes with locking turrets