During that time iave done extensive testing of their scopes and spot on software. It has enough power for the longest shots and a wide field of view. It offers only the most precise aiming points for those who are using a nikon spotting scope like the nikon bdc riflescope gadgets. This video desribes how the nikon bdc reticle works and how to use the nikon spoton. Shooting my savage model 11 308 and verifying my nikon bdc scope. As a result ive grown to love the bdc and mil dot reticles so much i sold several scopes that dont have them.
Today were going to talk about some limitations of bdc reticle scopes. I have printed out reticle charts for his two rifles same caliber, different ammo and laminated them for him to carry. I just got the new nikon m223 3x12x42 with the bdc reticle. To accurately determine your distance its best to use a quality laser rangefinder. The nikon bdc rifle scope features fully multicoated lenses for enhanced brightness at dawn and dusk when game is most active. Dec 15, 2008 im about to purchase a nikon buckmaster scope, and im looking at the various reticles for the scope. These riflescopes utilize nikon s bdc reticle for bullet drop compensation at longer ranges and are built with nikon s fully multilayer coated lenses to provide optimal viewing during low light situations when deer are most active. Thirty minutes after sunset i could clearly see the nikon bdc reticle at 15x against dark brown boulders and a dark pine 80 to 100 yards away, and a neutral gray wall 473 yards out. Using the nikon spoton software we determined the range for his circles as well as where the top and bottom of each circle matched see the software for more specifics. Nikon spot on software and bdc reticles over the past year ive had the opportunity to do two shoots with nikon. Nikon has a line of scopes called the coyote specials. However, all nikon bdc reticles can be tailored specifically to the cartridge you are using with their nikon spoton software. The prostaff p3 target efr extended focus range model utilizes nikon s precision reticle, designed to draw the eye into the small dot at the reticle center for precise aiming at small air gun and rimfire targets.
Engineered for minimum weight and maximum durability, nikon builds the prostaff p5 riflescopes oneinch main tube, zoom ring, focusing eyepiece and turret caps. I think the bdc reticle is actually useful for shorterrange weapons like muzzleloaders, slug guns and certain pistol chamberings. Prostaff 39x40 m bdc sport optics nikon india private. Bullet drop compensation with nikon spot on technology. In comparison to other popular rifle scopes like the burris rifle scopes, the leupold scopes or even the nightforce scopes, when it comes to the nikon spot on technology, shooters are more than happy with the features and added capabilities that it offers. I want cross hairs on the animal and the nikon bubbles leave a little to be desired in that department. Download nikon spoton for ipad and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod. May, 2015 the reticle on the left is from a bushnell 14x24mm ar optic and the reticle on the right is a bushnell proprietary doa 600 reticle from one of their 39x optics. The bdc reticle is designed to compensate for the trajectory of your firearm or. Nikon prostaff p3 line of scopes tailored to platform.
The nikon bdc riflescope is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof for reliability in a wide variety of. Alternately, the bdc reticle can also be accessed via an iphone or android app, which is now available as a nikon spot on software download. Extended eye relief allows scopes to double as a natural for the scout rifle or forward mounted carbine. Nikon bdc600 since the most popular rifle at this time is the ar platform, many other scope makers are providing their users with. Spot on ballistic match technology provides precise aiming points for any nikon bdc reticle riflescope and instant reference for sighting in other nikon riflescopes with plex, mildot or standard crosshair reticles. I have a nikon with a bdc reticle and use the nikon on spot software for my drops.
You wont find better for the cost, in fact, this is probably the best long range rifle scope on a budget. Instructions 1 focusing 1 look through the eyepiece with your eye positioned about 10 cm 4 in away from the eyepiece to see either the bdc carbine reticle for 3x32 fig. The nikon bdc bdc or bullet drop compensator reticle has become increasingly popular as bdc reticles of all types have entered the marketplace. Nikon builds every reticle to be recoilproof and to offer simplicity and ease of sighting and shooting and each can be optimized using nikon spot on ballistic match technology. For centerfire rounds with a maximum pbr between 250 and 350, the nikon bdc reticle is just silly circles that will confuse and confound you, before they help you shoot at 400500 yards.
November 23rd, 2010 nikon releases spot on ballistics app for iphones. If you have a nikon scope with a ballistic drop compensating reticle bdc, you. What this means is the reticle doesnt magnify with the image as you turn up the magnification. I have always kept my phones software updated, i own 5 nikon scopes now this. Nikon suggests the use of a laser rangefinder to ensure accurate distance determination for longer shots. It probably sells for less than half of the leupold. The m223 also provides the equivalent horizontal range to the target, features onetouch laser technology that keeps ranging and displaying distance for 12 seconds with a single push of.
Shooting my savage model 11 308 and verifying my nikon bdc. User manuals, nikon riflescope operating guides and service manuals. Each of the bdc reticles can be optimized for many ballistic aiming possibilities using. Nikon riflescope prostaff team realtree instruction manual.
Spot on ballistic match technology provides precise aiming points for any nikon bdc reticle riflescope and instant reference for sighting in other nikon riflescopes with plex, mildot or standard. Using the reticle for ranging the dead hold bdc reticle allows you to range using the. Nikon monarch new from nikon is the flagship monarch 7 line, which includes the 312x56mm il advanced bdc scope seen here. The optics are great and the reticle is also great on moving yotes. Before we get too involved, well want to cover the basics. Nikon buckmasters 16338 39x 40mm bdc riflescope black. The multicoated optics, zero reset turret, and bdc reticle are the featured advantages of this scope. Quick 1 minute video tutorials on how to use nikon spot on click here got questionscomments about nikon spot on. Thank you for choosing the nikon bdc reticle riflescope crossbow scope. As a result iave grown to love the bdc and mil dot reticles so much i sold several scopes that donat have them.
As far as reticles go, you kind of have to look through some scopes and see what you like. Scopes are fully water, fog and shockproof and covered under nikon s lifetime. Leupold vx1 vs redfield revolution 39x40mm duration. Vortex optics crossfire ii second focal plane, 1inch tube riflescopes. The spot on technology likewise provides instantaneous reference for.
With a huge field of view and a large exit pupil, the compact nikon force xr eer pistol scopes are the perfect choice for hunters, varminters and competitors. What about the nikoplex, anyone have an opinion on this reticle or the bdc. The prostaff p5 elevates hunting riflescope performance through a combination of proprietary nikon optical design, superior glass, durable materials and over 100 years of innovation. Any bdc reticle can be calibrated to work with virtually any cartridgebulletvelocity, but building a specific scope with a specific reticle matched to a specific riflecartridgebullet makes things easier for the customer, and nikon reaps the rewards. This can be ensured by referring to the nikon ballistic calculator that can be availed from the nikon hunting site. These can be calculated with the use of either the spot on ballistic match technology app or website software both free from nikon. The prostaff p3 shotgun scope line helps extend the effective range of your slug gun to 200 yards and beyond. The main thing that sets them apart from other scopes seems to be their bdc reticles that are intended to match up with. Spot on ballistic match technology provides precise aiming points for any nikon bdc reticle riflescope and instant reference for sighting in other nikon.
Nikon builds every reticle to be recoilproof and to offer simplicity and ease of sighting and shooting and each can be optimized using nikon spot on. Bdc ballistic drop compenstating reticles opticsplanet. The prostaff 39x40 with bdc reticle is intended as the new standard for any hunting style or situation, ranging from dense forests to wideopen plains. The bdc reticle is designed to compensate for the trajectory of your firearm or crossbow. The shooter can actually tailor the performance of the reticle to his particular rifle and load. Regardless of the particular style of bdc reticle you have, the position of the circles are based upon an average trajectory for some of the more popular projectiles and cartridges on the market based upon the intended use of the scope itself.
Nikon spot on, a unique and innovative ballistic match technology that is getting more and more popular, provides what every avid shooter needs. Featuring 14 moa turrets that will get you on target quickly and an optimized bdc reticle for 600 yards or even further, these riflescopes by nikon sport optics are designed for accuracy. Nikons new prostaff p3 family of purposedriven riflescopes. Nikon prostaff p5 rifle scope 416x 42mm side focus bdc. Nikon has adapted its popular spot on ballistics software to run on iphones and ipods. Jun 22, 2017 how to use the nikon bdc reticle and spoton software duration. Point the objective end of the scope at the sky do not point at the sun or at a plain unpatterned wall. Refer to the bdc 600 section of guide to using nikon bdc reticle. Bdc scopes work by using a reticle pattern that predicts how much a bullet will drop at a given range. Im about to purchase a nikon buckmaster scope, and im looking at the various reticles for the scope.
I dont own either scope but i do own a nikon monarch coyote scope with the bdc reticle. The nikon prostaff 5 rifle scope is designed with features to satisfy the most demanding hunter. This formula has been simplified slightly to allow faster calculations, and yields distance estimates which are 5 percent greater than actual distance. Nikon coyote special scopes long range hunting forum. How to use the nikon bdc reticle and spoton software youtube. The ar it is mounted on is a varminter used for prairie dogs and coyotes. A bdc bullet drop compensation reticle looks similar to a common reticle, but there are extra marks along the bottom post that you can use to. Designed to allow you to dial in your scope once, and then place shots at further known distances without adjusting your elevation, bdc scopes have strengths and limitations which we will discuss later. Download user manuals, get the latest versions of nikon imaging software or update the firmware in your camera, speedlight or accessories. Each of the prostaff p3 hunting riflescope models integrate a specialized nikon bdc reticle designed for the specific application at hand, including the bdc 300 muzzleloader reticle, bdc 200 slug gun reticle, bdc predator reticle and bdc 60 crossbow reticle.
From that point on its you but everything this scope has will help you in your quest to get out there to 800 yards or more. At 8x the main crosshair even showed against the shadowy interior of a rocky overhang, though i couldnt make out the sub reticles. All you need is a rifle, a nikon riflescope and a rangefinderspoton does all the work. Nikon s il advanced bdc wdot reticle features an illuminated center dot, bdc holdover points and windagelead reference marks. The m223 irt riflescopes from nikon combines the speed and precision of a rangefinder with the accuracy potential of the m223 riflescope and bdc 600 reticle. The nikon 39x40 matte rifle scope is a performancedriven targeting solution for your favorite rifle. Bdc reticle boasts spoton ballistic match technology with specific aiming points out to 600 yds. Aug 03, 2011 nikon spot on software and bdc reticles over the past year iave had the opportunity to do two shoots with nikon. The bdc is certainly interesting, but according to an employee at sportsmans it appears ill need to put a little time in at the range to get it setup. Most of the scopes feature a bdc reticle that works in conjunction with the spot on ballistics software making shooting game at distance easy. During that time ive done extensive testing of their scopes and spot on software. Get quick easy access to your product manual, downloads, warranty information and online support. The only downfall is trying to work a load up with the circle reticles.
It was a toss up between that and the nikon coyote special. Nikon has a complete line of optics deliver lead to your target with total accuracy to 600 yds. Nikon 6729 prostaff 4x12x 40 mm matte rifle scope black. The spot on iphone app contains a vast database of factory ammo both rimfire and centerfire, so you can quickly plot ballistics for your chosen load. With nikon s own bdc 800 reticle and matching turret adjustments, getting on target is easy. A bdc bullet drop compensation reticle looks similar to a common reticle, but there are extra marks along the bottom post that you can use to line up your shot. As a result ive grown to love the bdc and mil dot reticles. These riflescopes utilize nikons bdc reticle for bullet drop compensation at longer ranges and are built with nikons fully multilayer coated lenses to provide optimal viewing during low light situations when deer are most active. We just mounted it, zeroed it and attempted to determine what the holds were for. I personally dont care too much for the nikon bdc bubbles for the same reason you dont like the idea of aiming a shot over an animals back. Nikon has a full range of reticles offered in hunting and tactical riflescopes, as well as in monarch fieldscope eyepieces. The straight dope on bullet drop comepensator bdc scopes.
The greatest benefit of these new bdc distance lockequipped riflescopes will be for those who use nikon s spot on ballistic program and bdc reticles to. Nikon s buckmasters ii riflescope line is optimized for those who are passionate about hunting deer. Be sure your eye is positioned within proper alignment and proper eye relief otherwise the view will black out. The reticle in nikon scopes is in the second image plane. If you look through one of these scopes when you turn the power up, the circles will appear to move closer together, as the image gets bigger, and the reticle doesnt. An ideal match for todays powerful slug loads, these compact and versatile optics feature nikon s bdc 200 reticle, precise 14 moa handturn adjustments with springloaded instant zeroreset turrets and fully multicoated optics for maximum light transmission.
As when using the reticle for bullet drop and wind drift compensation, the magnification must be set at the highest magnification 18x for a 624x50 model. Nikon buckmasters ii 39x50mm, bdc reticle, rifle scope. Nikons buckmasters ii riflescope line is optimized for those who are passionate about hunting deer. Nikon spoton ballistic match technology for ios free. While a generous number of buyers have already given it thumbs up, others are not sure if the device delivers.