Nikon M-223?

Mindflayer · Post by **Mindflayer** » Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:54:31

Has anyone tried one of these: http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/Product ... index.page

Still leaning toward something like the Aimpoint T1 but curious about the Nikon.

Unkn0wN · Post by **Unkn0wN** » Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:09:27

I've been looking at those too, but haven't read found any actual review from anyone that actually owns one on this board or any other that I check.

gregj · Post by **gregj** » Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:16:27

I looked at them too, but went with a Leupold 1.5-4 Mark AR. I really do like this scope.

jrswanson1 · Post by **jrswanson1** » Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:41:21

Which one are you looking at? The 1-4X, 2-8X, or the 3-12X? I'm assuming since you're looking at the T-1 you need a CQB type sight? If you get the higher magnification scope, you can mount the T-1 offset on the scope. Best of both worlds.

Jim

gunderwood · Post by **gunderwood** » Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:54:20

Nikon scopes are good scopes for the money. They are all decently built and are a good value. Are they the "best?" No. Are they ultra-milspec rugged? No, but for the most part it doesn't matter. Good scope, good price.

jrswanson1 wrote:Which one are you looking at? The 1-4X, 2-8X, or the 3-12X? I'm assuming since you're looking at the T-1 you need a CQB type sight? If you get the higher magnification scope, you can mount the T-1 offset on the scope. Best of both worlds.

Jim

IMHO, unless you are shooting a long/heavy barreled AR with 75gr+ match bullets, anything over 2-4x is way too much for an AR. Military snipers used a 10x for decades to kill enemy out to around 1000 yards. I would suggest you don't need an 8x scope on a AR carbine shooting XM193/XM855. Just my two cents.

How far can you hold minute of man unsupported/standing?

Mindflayer · Post by **Mindflayer** » Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:11:31

I ended up buying the Aimpoint T1 from Nova Armament. It was $633 I really didn't want to spend right now, but I've been putting off the RDS for a while. (Yes, I know I could have bought it cheaper online, but best to practice what I preach and buy local. The accidental price in the newsletter would have been awesome, though.

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gunderwood · Post by **gunderwood** » Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:44:10

Mindflayer wrote:I ended up buying the Aimpoint T1 from Nova Armament. It was $633 I really didn't want to spend right now, but I've been putting off the RDS for a while. (Yes, I know I could have bought it cheaper online, but best to practice what I preach and buy local. The accidental price in the newsletter would have been awesome, though. )

Try it out and give us a report. I think the T1 is an awesome sight for its intended purpose. On a tactical, lightweight carbine I think it is tops.

jrswanson1 · Post by **jrswanson1** » Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:48:10

I just bought the 2-8X for my 6.8 AR. It is nice! I got the mildot reticle. I'm taking her to the range either tonight or tomorrow night. I have a match on Saturday (10 to 600 yards), and my old scope and mount crapped out on me last week (and I broke the BCG, but that's another story). I had no problem looking from up close and personal to out there with the scope, and there's 4" of eye relief. Nikon also offers a web app that gives you the dope on your cartridge out to whatever range and I'll be trying that, too.

Jim

jrswanson1 · Post by **jrswanson1** » Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:46:03

Well, the scope worked great. I used my rig from 100 to 500 yards, no problems. Glass is clear, image was sharp, and I was making head shots on steel silhouettes from 200 to 500 yards. At 8x, the 500 yard targets were pretty easy.

Jim

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