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