Will the BDC on this work for a .308 round or is it for .223 only?
1054857
It's designed for 223 but I use it for a 270wsm. I got the strelock app on my smartphone and turns any scope reticle into a bdc. You put in your cartridge info and it gives you exact yardage for each hash mark.
1054858
It isn't advertised anywhere unless you buy the scope. In the user manual it states it is for most 5.56/.223 loads out to 600 yards.
1054859
I bought the scope as a gift for a friend. A BDC will match one specific bullet and velocity. If you use a bullet with a similar ballistic coefficient and velocity the results will be close. I suggest you try plugging some data into a ballistics program(you can find some free online) for a more exact answer.
1054860
.223 only youd have to read ballistics chart for your grain bullet and caliber to guesstimate how close theyd be
1054861
Also I think you can look up bdc conversions on Google. Its a great scope for the money. I've owned quite a few rifle and scope setups and this one on my tikka t3 has been my favorite and most useful across the board so far. Haven't found a use for the illuminated reticle yet but its cool to have.
1054862
Ballistc x reticle best design I've seen second only to post type as far as no obstruction to target use with Nikon 223 mount on flat top my favorite scope
1054863
Completely depends on velocity bullets fall at same speed regardless of weight or caliber a faster bullet doesn't have as long to fall before it reaches the target. I use range adjustment instead of bdc
325272
Honestly I'm not sure, I don't know if the .308 butt stock on any ar platform is different from a .223/5.56
1130906
As a few others have stated, for it being a low fixed power scope it is on the "weak side" of pin point accuracy for 300+ yards. But as a person who has 2 of them mounted on AR's and shooting 55gr bullets all the time, it does work for 300 yrds without the need of using the BDC and I am able to hit a 12 inch target 8 out of 10 times. Know your ammo and if your eye sight is "ok" you should be fine. Don't be discouraged from buying this scope, it is a great scope with crystal clear field of view.
621571
With the 308. being a shorter casing I have no idea you might wanna look either into a laser for 308 or do a little research
721962
My scope is mounted to an FN FAL C1A1 in 7.62x51/.308. The BDC for this scope is for 5.56/.223. The 7.62x51/.308 matches the trajectory of the 5.56/.223 fairly close out to about 500 yards. This scope would only BCD a 7.62x39 at best for 1-2 hundred yards. On my AKS Polytech and my SKS-D i have a 4x32 scope. A scope on a SKS has to be short enough so the cartridges can expel without hitting the bottom of the scope or objective lens of the scope. If the scope is over/above the breach the spent cartridges will hit it on ejection damaging the scope.
202072
The BDC in the P 22 is made specifically for a .22 LR round. Its a great scope on my Ruger .22 LR
2100357
The Nikon M-223 comes in several models which vary in length. This specific one, the BDC 600 measures 13.5". If it helps you any I have mine mounted on a Stag Varmint model. I can get to the charging handle but not as quickly as I'd like. Since this is a heavy target gun it hasn't made much of a difference but consider that when you buy. I'm very pleased with this scope's performance though.
1886919
Yes it works great. I have it on a 300 blk with 16in barrel and it is dead on. The only change in BDC is the grain size and powder charge you decide to go with. The Nikon website had a great tool that let's you input your load data and gives you the distances that the BDC will compensate for. Good Luck.
1199588
I don't think it would be a good match at all. Even if it was, I don't think it will be durable enough for extended shooting. For a 223, it has done well.
1243211
Well the BDC on this scope is set for the default m185 Full metal jacket 55gr Nato round. Yes barrel length will make a difference. You can either reload your own ammo and develop a load that works with your barrel to make the proper velocity or you can enter your ammo specs in on Nikons site and it will give you range adjustments for the dots on the BDC600. I recommend loading your own to stay true to the distant marks as much as possible. I load Hornady 55gr and ran a chronograph shooting different loads till I found the right mix. I have 20" 1/7 BCM match for an upper. Also get the mount for this scope makes mounting a breeze. Well the BDC on this scope is set for the default m185 Full metal jacket 55gr Nato round. Yes barrel length will make a difference. You can either reload your own ammo and develop a load that works with your barrel to make the proper velocity or you can enter your ammo specs in on Nikons site and it will give you range adjustments for the dots on the BDC600. I recommend loading your own to stay true to the distant marks as much as possible. I load Hornady 55gr and ran a chronograph shooting different loads till I found the right mix. I have 20" 1/7 BCM match for an upper. Also get the... » Read More Well the BDC on this scope is set for the default m185 Full metal jacket 55gr Nato round. Yes barrel length will make a difference. You can either reload your own ammo and develop a load that works with your barrel to make the proper velocity or you can enter your ammo specs in on Nikons site and it will give you range adjustments for the dots on the BDC600. I recommend loading your own to stay true to the distant marks as much as possible. I load Hornady 55gr and ran a chronograph shooting different loads till I found the right mix. I have 20" 1/7 BCM match for an upper. Also get the mount for this scope makes mounting a breeze. « Show Less
1318655
A brilliant scope! But this ones reticle, especially the bullet drop compensation (BDC) is layed out for cal. .223 rem! According to the scope itself it is best used on a M4 or a m249
1367418
by all means..best mount is the nikon Nikon M-223 XR. Or, you may want to ask the gunsmith if he has a less-expensive mount but i'm pretty sure the scope and mount are married. good luck -i have this scope on my sig sauer .223 and it is VERY accurate. the great thing about the BDC reticle is that once you achieve zero at 100 yards you can use the BDC circlesin 100 yard increments. happy hunting..!!
1601164
I have mine mounted on my 308win and works perfect. Very powerful for distance. Hope this helps
1382719
The BDC is on the lower post, allegedly set for M193 ball, zero at 200 yards, additional horizontal crosshairs for 300, 400, 500 and 600 yards. MilDots on the principle horizontal and upper vertical crosshairs. I use a heavier match bullet load, so I can't affirm the accuracy of the BDC.
1180385
With the recoil of a 308, I would recommend a higher end mount. This one is great for a 223. I don't know how long it will last on a 308.
1194732
You could use it, but I would not. This scope is optimized for the .300 Blackout cartridge, so you would be defeating the purpose of the BDC program on the computer. I would by a 3X9 variable power BDC scope from Nikon for your .308 rifle.
1732941
The model I got is specific to the AR15 magazine .223/5.56. There are other models for other magazines / caliber rounds.