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PVL · November 16, 2013, 11:04 PM

My 17HMR rifle has a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 BDC scope on it that works well at all ranges.

Zeroed at 100 yards, the first BDC oval below the crosshairs works for both 150 yards and 30 feet.

It works at 150 yards due to bullet drop.

It works at 30 feet due to the scope being a certain distance above the bore.

When hunting, I leave the scope at 3 power unless I'm trying to take a long shot.

Works for me! - Try a scope with the BDC reticule for both long and short range shooting.

This rifle is a farm gun and has been used for short range shooting more than anything else. Using the first oval down from the crosshairs, I can shoot a bottle cap with it at 20-30 feet.

Why manufacturers never mention using the BDC reticule for close-range shots is beyond me, it works great that way with a 100 yard zero.

November 16, 2013, 11:04 PM	#12
PVL Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2013 Posts: 169	My 17HMR rifle has a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 BDC scope on it that works well at all ranges. Zeroed at 100 yards, the first BDC oval below the crosshairs works for both 150 yards and 30 feet. It works at 150 yards due to bullet drop. It works at 30 feet due to the scope being a certain distance above the bore. When hunting, I leave the scope at 3 power unless I'm trying to take a long shot. Works for me! - Try a scope with the BDC reticule for both long and short range shooting. This rifle is a farm gun and has been used for short range shooting more than anything else. Using the first oval down from the crosshairs, I can shoot a bottle cap with it at 20-30 feet. Why manufacturers never mention using the BDC reticule for close-range shots is beyond me, it works great that way with a 100 yard zero. Last edited by PVL; November 16, 2013 at 11:11 PM.