Nikon Optics

JLK · February 23, 2015, 12:07 PM

Looking for a cheap scope for a 223, what's your experience with
Nikon scopes?

Skadoosh · February 23, 2015, 12:23 PM

Excellent products.

Read the reviews for the specific optic you want. You can often make a good decision based on the reviews found on various online dealers websites.

wogpotter · February 23, 2015, 12:58 PM

Used them a lot, never had a problem.

livingintx · February 23, 2015, 01:17 PM

I have a P223 3-9x40 and it has been an excellent scope for me. Very clear, bright image and very well built scope.

jmr40 · February 23, 2015, 01:45 PM

Good glass and they are durable and accurate. I prefer other brands because of some features on Nikons that I just don't care for. They tend to be heavier and longer than other brands with much shorter eye relief.

They also tend to have a "tunnel vision" effect when looking through them. Imagine looking through a cardboard tube that a roll of paper towels came on. There is a rather large black ring around the edge of the view through Nikons where some other brands only have a thin black line that is barely noticeable. This combined with the shorter eye relief make it harder to get behind and get a clear view especially if you have to do it fast. Not as noticeable shooting off a bench where you have lots of time to set up the shot.

In the same price range I much prefer Redfield Revolution, Burris FF-II, or Leupold VX-1.

wogpotter · February 23, 2015, 06:23 PM

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There is a rather large black ring around the edge of the view

I must admit I've never found the "tunnel vision" problem with any of mine. Might it be an eye relief problem as that would produce an effect similar to what you're describing?

bman940 · February 23, 2015, 07:59 PM

I have used Nikon's P-223 3-9 for over 2 years now. When they first came out I did some product testing and later at Nikon Sponsored Shooting Event's. This scope is easy to use,clear and a great price! I have probably close to 5000 rounds under mine now and not one adjustment.

Economist · February 24, 2015, 11:22 AM

My Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 has been flawless on my .270 bolt action. I would definitely buy another Nikon scope if I were in the market for one.

bbqbob51 · February 27, 2015, 12:00 PM

The Prostaff scopes are very nice with great glass for the money. They have rebates of $30 or so every year or so also.

waveslayer · February 27, 2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JLK

Looking for a cheap scope for a 223, what's your experience with
Nikon scopes?

What's your intended use? The range or to hunt? Of hunting stay far away! Very poor low light performance! But for plinking no problems. Cheap scopes for a reason

gbc123 · February 27, 2015, 01:05 PM

Welcome to the half Moon club

February 23, 2015, 12:07 PM	#1
JLK Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2001 Posts: 135	Nikon Optics Looking for a cheap scope for a 223, what's your experience with Nikon scopes? __________________ Rsrc

February 23, 2015, 12:23 PM	#2
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	Excellent products. Read the reviews for the specific optic you want. You can often make a good decision based on the reviews found on various online dealers websites. __________________ NRA Life Member USN Retired

February 23, 2015, 12:58 PM	#3
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	Used them a lot, never had a problem. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

February 23, 2015, 07:59 PM	#7
bman940 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: N. Texas Posts: 170	Nikon P-223 3-9 BDC 600 I have used Nikon's P-223 3-9 for over 2 years now. When they first came out I did some product testing and later at Nikon Sponsored Shooting Event's. This scope is easy to use,clear and a great price! I have probably close to 5000 rounds under mine now and not one adjustment.

February 23, 2015, 01:17 PM	#4
livingintx Member Join Date: January 21, 2015 Posts: 33	I have a P223 3-9x40 and it has been an excellent scope for me. Very clear, bright image and very well built scope.

February 23, 2015, 01:45 PM	#5
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	Good glass and they are durable and accurate. I prefer other brands because of some features on Nikons that I just don't care for. They tend to be heavier and longer than other brands with much shorter eye relief. They also tend to have a "tunnel vision" effect when looking through them. Imagine looking through a cardboard tube that a roll of paper towels came on. There is a rather large black ring around the edge of the view through Nikons where some other brands only have a thin black line that is barely noticeable. This combined with the shorter eye relief make it harder to get behind and get a clear view especially if you have to do it fast. Not as noticeable shooting off a bench where you have lots of time to set up the shot. In the same price range I much prefer Redfield Revolution, Burris FF-II, or Leupold VX-1.

February 24, 2015, 11:22 AM	#8
Economist Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2014 Posts: 163	My Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 has been flawless on my .270 bolt action. I would definitely buy another Nikon scope if I were in the market for one.

February 27, 2015, 12:00 PM	#9
bbqbob51 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Posts: 775	The Prostaff scopes are very nice with great glass for the money. They have rebates of $30 or so every year or so also.

February 27, 2015, 01:05 PM	#11
gbc123 Member Join Date: February 13, 2015 Posts: 86	Welcome to the half Moon club