Opinions on Nikons BDC reticle?

Hello123 · December 31, 2006, 12:12 AM

How do you like it? Any reviews?

UniversalFrost · December 31, 2006, 12:40 AM

depends on which model nikon you talking about?

Hello123 · December 31, 2006, 02:19 PM

Monarch 5-16x44

UniversalFrost · December 31, 2006, 02:28 PM

excellent scope!

The BDC is only a true reference point at a certain magnification (will be a small dot on that magnification markings on the outside of the scope) due to where it sits on the focal plane.

Still this scope is a great scope with excellent glass and will last you a long time with no problems, if you ever do have problems just send it back and they will repair or replace if it is there fault.I have always had great luck with my Nikons and only had to send one (a prostaff) back due to a problem holding zero. They shipped me a new scope in return and have not had any problems with the replacement.

if you can afford the monarch I would also look at the monarch UCC. A little better light transmission, but otherwise the same scopes. It really depends on whether or not you need the extra light tansmission.

Hello123 · December 31, 2006, 05:15 PM

My application will be shooting paper for groups at distances from 100-300 yards. Do you think the BDC will be useful or just an annoyance?

UniversalFrost · December 31, 2006, 05:19 PM

at first useful, but later with experience, it becomes an annoyance. A post or duplex is what you should be lookin for.

Mil-dot is ok, basicly a duplex with dots at predefined spots to help in determining windage or elevation quickly.

The niko plex is good as well and a bit cheaper than the BDC.

December 31, 2006, 12:12 AM	#1
Hello123 Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Posts: 571	Opinions on Nikons BDC reticle? How do you like it? Any reviews?

December 31, 2006, 12:40 AM	#2
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	depends on which model nikon you talking about? __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

December 31, 2006, 02:28 PM	#4
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	excellent scope! The BDC is only a true reference point at a certain magnification (will be a small dot on that magnification markings on the outside of the scope) due to where it sits on the focal plane. Still this scope is a great scope with excellent glass and will last you a long time with no problems, if you ever do have problems just send it back and they will repair or replace if it is there fault.I have always had great luck with my Nikons and only had to send one (a prostaff) back due to a problem holding zero. They shipped me a new scope in return and have not had any problems with the replacement. if you can afford the monarch I would also look at the monarch UCC. A little better light transmission, but otherwise the same scopes. It really depends on whether or not you need the extra light tansmission. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

December 31, 2006, 05:19 PM	#6
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	at first useful, but later with experience, it becomes an annoyance. A post or duplex is what you should be lookin for. Mil-dot is ok, basicly a duplex with dots at predefined spots to help in determining windage or elevation quickly. The niko plex is good as well and a bit cheaper than the BDC. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

December 31, 2006, 02:19 PM	#3
Hello123 Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Posts: 571	Monarch 5-16x44

December 31, 2006, 05:15 PM	#5
Hello123 Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Posts: 571	My application will be shooting paper for groups at distances from 100-300 yards. Do you think the BDC will be useful or just an annoyance?