BDC

Cleet · September 11, 2010, 03:23 PM

I just bought the Nikon Omega BDC for muzzleloader season coming up. It's advertised as using 150 gr of Pyrodex and a 250 gr bullet. Does anyone know if it will still work with other load combinations? Thanks.

Pahoo · September 11, 2010, 04:26 PM

Absolutely and read your manual on recommended loads. I'm only guessing but i'd say that your rated MAX load is at 150grns. From there, you can step down or increase your shot string. For instance, my Target load is 70grs. and my hunting load is at 95grns., all of 777. Min. is at 50grns. but I seldom go there unless we are teaching a class. It's very important for you to read your manual. ...

Not sure how you are connecting this Nikon to your M/L. Have never see this consideration.

Be Safe !!!

wogpotter · September 11, 2010, 06:51 PM

It will, but at slightly different ranges.
The Omega is set up for a "typical" BP load, just as the BDC scopes for centerfires are for modern loads.
I have a Nikon "Monarch" which is calibrated for 150Gr @ 2800 FPS but I use a slower running round so I just tested for the real distances the reticule corresponded to.

September 11, 2010, 03:23 PM	#1
Cleet Member Join Date: May 12, 2009 Posts: 47	BDC I just bought the Nikon Omega BDC for muzzleloader season coming up. It's advertised as using 150 gr of Pyrodex and a 250 gr bullet. Does anyone know if it will still work with other load combinations? Thanks.

September 11, 2010, 04:26 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Absolutely and read your manual on recommended loads. I'm only guessing but i'd say that your rated MAX load is at 150grns. From there, you can step down or increase your shot string. For instance, my Target load is 70grs. and my hunting load is at 95grns., all of 777. Min. is at 50grns. but I seldom go there unless we are teaching a class. It's very important for you to read your manual. ... Not sure how you are connecting this Nikon to your M/L. Have never see this consideration. Be Safe !!! Last edited by Pahoo; September 11, 2010 at 04:31 PM.

September 11, 2010, 06:51 PM	#3
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	It will, but at slightly different ranges. The Omega is set up for a "typical" BP load, just as the BDC scopes for centerfires are for modern loads. I have a Nikon "Monarch" which is calibrated for 150Gr @ 2800 FPS but I use a slower running round so I just tested for the real distances the reticule corresponded to.