I hate my Nikon predator

JACK308 · September 24, 2011, 02:22 PM

I like a scope where the cross hairs intersect in stead their on top of a small circle!.When I shoot my 223 at the bullseye at 200 yards and the bulleye in the circle I still miss the center! by about 3/4" to 1" - next time I shoot it 55 gr. and it still acts like crap thats it new scope I'm done playing around with this.

mrawesome22 · September 24, 2011, 04:12 PM

Exactly. Sometimes frogs will try breeding with mud puppies and the result is somethinh similar. If you go down to the bait store, they will make it right with ya.

MLeake · September 24, 2011, 04:33 PM

Did you not know the reticle configuration when you bought the scope?

JACK308 · September 24, 2011, 04:49 PM

At the time I thought it would work but I wish I would of past on this.

nathaniel · September 24, 2011, 06:20 PM

I have a nikon prostaff with the BDC reticle and have no problems with it. Must be the operator.

JACK308 · September 24, 2011, 06:29 PM

Thats easy to say nathaniel but it's..... NOT!

MLeake · September 24, 2011, 08:22 PM

I also have a Nikon ProStaff with BDC reticle; granted it's on a .30-06, not a .223, but I have no trouble with it.

Ideal Tool · September 24, 2011, 08:58 PM

I have a windage adjustable front sight with interchangeable appatures. For shooting at different ranges and/or targets..you just change appa. dia.
In your case...you need to find a bigger/smaller target!

bman940 · September 25, 2011, 10:33 AM

Jack, I can tell you it took me a little while to get used to the reticle on this scope as well. It's not a target scope by any means. It is designed for getting on target quickly and making an accurate shot. I found sighting in at 100 yards it is best to use a target with squares and aim at the crossing lines. I have used my Rifle/Scope combo to dispatch numerous vermin just because I was able to pick up my target, center it in the circle and get a round down range. I also utilize Nikon's Spot On program to further enhance my accuracy.
For those of you who are not familiar with the Coyote Special Scope, this is what the reticle looks like. Imagine how easy it would be to put a coyote in the circle and shoot. Also here's a pic of a buddy who as a first timer to this rifle shot it better then I did!

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/...lreticle-1.png

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/...riePanther.jpg

September 24, 2011, 02:22 PM	#1
JACK308 Junior member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Posts: 377	I hate my Nikon predator I like a scope where the cross hairs intersect in stead their on top of a small circle!.When I shoot my 223 at the bullseye at 200 yards and the bulleye in the circle I still miss the center! by about 3/4" to 1" - next time I shoot it 55 gr. and it still acts like crap thats it new scope I'm done playing around with this.

September 25, 2011, 10:33 AM	#9
bman940 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: N. Texas Posts: 170	Nikon Coyote Special Scope Jack, I can tell you it took me a little while to get used to the reticle on this scope as well. It's not a target scope by any means. It is designed for getting on target quickly and making an accurate shot. I found sighting in at 100 yards it is best to use a target with squares and aim at the crossing lines. I have used my Rifle/Scope combo to dispatch numerous vermin just because I was able to pick up my target, center it in the circle and get a round down range. I also utilize Nikon's Spot On program to further enhance my accuracy. For those of you who are not familiar with the Coyote Special Scope, this is what the reticle looks like. Imagine how easy it would be to put a coyote in the circle and shoot. Also here's a pic of a buddy who as a first timer to this rifle shot it better then I did! http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/...lreticle-1.png http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/...riePanther.jpg

September 24, 2011, 04:12 PM	#2
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	Exactly. Sometimes frogs will try breeding with mud puppies and the result is somethinh similar. If you go down to the bait store, they will make it right with ya.

September 24, 2011, 04:33 PM	#3
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Did you not know the reticle configuration when you bought the scope?

September 24, 2011, 04:49 PM	#4
JACK308 Junior member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Posts: 377	At the time I thought it would work but I wish I would of past on this.

September 24, 2011, 06:20 PM	#5
nathaniel Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 600	I have a nikon prostaff with the BDC reticle and have no problems with it. Must be the operator.

September 24, 2011, 06:29 PM	#6
JACK308 Junior member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Posts: 377	Thats easy to say nathaniel but it's..... NOT!

September 24, 2011, 08:22 PM	#7
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I also have a Nikon ProStaff with BDC reticle; granted it's on a .30-06, not a .223, but I have no trouble with it.

September 24, 2011, 08:58 PM	#8
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	I have a windage adjustable front sight with interchangeable appatures. For shooting at different ranges and/or targets..you just change appa. dia. In your case...you need to find a bigger/smaller target!