I saw a review and the brochure for this scope said 62 gr. steel core 5.56. Not just 5.56. Any real difference between 55 and 62 gr for BDC?
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Inside 400 yards there is not much difference at all. I have not shot further than that with this scope. I use federal 55 gr as my target ammo and 62 gr steel core for preferred and the zero at 100 and 200 yrds is the same
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You can download the nikon "spot on" app and check out how different loads match up using the BDC....its great and printable. I love that scope and utilizing the "spot on" app really helps better dial it in based on ammo using or if you ever decided to put it on a different rifle. But realistically depending on the ammo use its all about the fps as well as bullet weight and coeffocient, but download the app first and you will see what I mean. Enjoy
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Hi,I am not sure what the difference would be. I originally started out looking for the Buckmaster but it seems like it has been discontinued from what I could see and I looked at a few different vendors. I used this scope this year and it worked great so I don't have any complaints.
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I agree with Adam that this would be a great scope for an AR but the P223 was designed with the 5.56mm in mind. I think the P223 would be better suited for your needs because the BDC (bullet drop compensator) on P223 is designed for the AR shooting .223/5.56.
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David, as I recall, if you go Directly to Chrony in Canada ( via the web of course) they have better explanations of the differences between all of their Chronographs . I shot my first BASIC Chrony (after 16 yrs. of use) with a .44 mag. rifle ! Chrony actually gave me a $50 trade-in if I bought up . I bought the Alpha-Red one with the remote display . Cheaper to buy repair pieces, if it is just the box or sky-screens that you hit . Tom D.
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I'm not sure, but there is a disclaimer not to shoot steel core rounds as they will dent/deform the target and increase chances of ricochet, etc. I haven't shot any steel core at mine and don't plan on it. Check with the manufacturer.
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I'm still working with mine but here is what some other owners have said: H&N; Field Target Trophy - 20 yds -- 1/2 " center to center. 50 yds - 0.83 CTC; another said 1/2" groups at 25 yds and same with Crosman Premier Domes. Another said 1" groups at 30 yds but better with RWS Superdomes. This varies but hope this helps. Personally, I like the gun and it seems very accurate using RWS SuperDomes. Now trying the H&N; FTT.
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We'll Develin, Nikon doesn't make a bad optic product (Even though I use Canon glass for my camera). So no matter which one you choose, I'm sure you will be happy with your decision. As far as the BDC feature, I understand why you would question the wisdom of having it on a .22. My thinking is that not having BDC is not a deal breaker but having it for only $10 more is not a bad thing either. You probably won't use it a lot but having it might be an advantage from time to time. Good luck and good shooting.
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I have the 3X9 on a Rock river AR 15 with a 20" Bbl. The scope is sighted in at 200 yards and the BDC works very well. I think it is a great scope for the $$$.
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Their are more differences than the reticle. The 4x is really pushed being asked to see a target at 100 yards. So you need the higher magnification past 100. At that range the BDC starts to be useful. 25 to 100 yds 4x, 75 to 200 9x. So the reticle comes with the scope magnification you want; dictated by the range you want to see across.
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The BDC is not etched in glass. These scopes are calibrated for 5.56/.223. You can see more pictures of this and other Scepter scopes at our website. We will work to add this to our Amazon listing. Thanks!
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Hey, the Turrent markings are 1/4' @ 100yrd zero or MOA. On my DPMS with the M-223 XR mount, the Scope height is approx. 2.66 inches (center of bore or bolt to the center of the scope). So far I have been very please with this scope. The book says that this scope is optimal with a 55 grn bullet with a muzzle velocity of 3,240 FPS. I'm trying to load a round that meets those specifications, just waiting for it to cool down around here! Good Luck, Charles
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Hello Carol, My limited experience with the scope so far has been great, but I'm using it on an AR hunting rifle. It works really well as advertised. I would consider it fine for use on either the M1A or 700 tactical applications with no expected issues. My only recommendation would be to to order replacement BDC elevation dials for your specific or favorite 308 Win/7.62 NATO loads. The AR scope typically comes with the .223/5.56 dial calibration. You can order replacement dials from Leupold's Custom Shop, I got one for my 6.8 SPC hunting load. Hope this helps!
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I have only shot the PMC fmj bt at 55 grs . My AR has a 1/9 twist . I have the sf model with the turret adj bdc ... not the one with the little circles for Bullet drop . A great scope . But I did put in an AR Gold trigger assy . Same as Jerrry Mickelek uses .
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The Nikon prostaff scope in 4-12x40 with the BDC reticle will give you everything you need. The BDC reticle has the holdover hashes underneath the center of the crosshair so if you sight dead on at 100 yards, you compensate for bullet drop out to 200 yards which is about the maximum distance for shooting a .22 mag. Hope this helps and good luck.
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No. This scope is made for the AR platform. The BDC knob is calibrated for a 55gr .223
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Unless you just want the BDC. I'm more a mil dot. Best way get a pad write down wind speed distance and ammo keep it on a card where the point of impact is. Nikon makes good glass for the price
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The BDC in the P 22 is made specifically for a .22 LR round. Its a great scope on my Ruger .22 LR