Nikon p 223 3 9x40 review năm 2024

This isn’t a light, compact scope by any stretch of the imagination, but neither is it the largest optic I’ve ever owned. The accessory is 12.4 inches long, and tips the scales at 17.1 ounces (just over a pound). It’s centered around a 40mm , and the total outside diameter is just 44mm.

The suffers a bit on this scope, since you only get 3.6 inches of it. If your rifle is quite light or has heavy recoil, you might want to be careful of that. The optic’s exit pupil dilates from 4.4mm to 13.3mm.

How Much Magnification Do I Get From The P–223 Riflescope?

This model provides total magnification of 3X to 9X, a moderate amount of power. It’s good for short- to medium-range shooting, but might not be as effective for long distance shots. Of course, the advertised use of this scope is for short- to mid-range centerfire shooting and application with the AR platform of modern sporting rifles. Throughout the entire zoom of the scope, the sight picture is almost HD quality, with plenty of contrast, crispness, and clarity.

How Is The Optics Quality On The Riflescope?

The optics are fully multicoated, so you’ll enjoy plenty of brightness and great color reproduction. Like I said, the image quality is superb, thanks to great glass and engineering, so you’ll definitely feel up close and personal to your target of choice, no whether it’s 10 yards away or 100 yards in the distance.

Nikon has engineered this scope with its BDC 600 , offering open circle aiming points and hash marks from 100 to 600 yards. The advantage of the open circle range marker is that you can see through it, giving you a more precise shot placement on your target. I wish the reticle was illuminated, but c’est la vie.

What’s The Light Gathering Capability Like On The Scope?

The fully multicoated optics and 40mm objective lens provide for excellent , giving you quite a bit of brightness even in low-light conditions. I’ve used this scope in twilight a number of times, and it’s never let me down.

How Wide Is The Field Of View?

This scope has quite a generous , ranging from 11.3 feet at minimum zoom to 33.8 feet at maximum magnification, assuming you’re 100 yards from your target.

How Easy Is The Scope To Mount?

In some cases, mounting your scope is easy and painless. That’s not quite the case with this baby, since it seems more finicky than other glass I’ve owned. You’ll probably find yourself needing a gunsmith torque wrench, a crosshair leveling device, and quite a bit of care in mounting it. If you don’t have those tools, I’d recommend finding a gunsmith to do the job for you. It’s also worth noting that scope rings are not included, so be sure to buy a pair. I used Nikon’s P-Series mount, and had excellent results.

Any Tricks Or Tips About Mounting The Scope?

As previously noted, mounting this scope might be beyond the capabilities of some shooters. A gunsmith can help with this.

How Easy Is The Nikon P–223 3–9x40mm BDC 600 Riflescope To Sight In?

Once it’s mounted, it’ll be time to get started on sighting in your scope. As is my usual practice, I started off by using a laser bore-sighting tool to get my shots on paper. This saves precious time and expensive ammunition; when I got to the range, I was hitting bull’s eyes within five shots.

The elevation and windage adjustment knobs are hand-turn dials, with positive clicks every 1/4 MOA that you can feel and hear. The total adjustment range for these controls is 80 MOA.

You would think that a scope advertised to shoot out to 600 yards would have an adjustable objective for setting the parallax, but this is not so. Parallax is fixed at 100 yards, and cannot be changed. That’s a pretty major problem, in my not-so-humble opinion.

How Durable Is The Scope?

This is a very rugged scope, since the optics chamber is and the lenses are sealed with O-rings. It’s both waterproof and fogproof, as well as shockproof. Covered by a limited lifetime warranty, this scope can take a modest bit of abuse without any problems.

You can never accuse Nikon of not being at the forefront of riflescope technology or not working to give customers what they want and need. Innovations like the BDC reticle and the Spot-On ballistics program are perfect examples. For 2012, Nikon launched a new and affordable riflescope, the P-223, designed specifically for shooters and hunters who like being able to get first round hits at longer ranges when shooting an AR-15.

The P-223 riflescope is available in two configurations: a fixed 3X with a 32 mm objective and a 3-9X variable with a 40 mm objective. Both feature a Nikon BDC reticle. When zeroed at 200 yards the BDC reticle in the 3x32 mm Carbine model has two additional aiming points; one for 400 and one for 600 yards. The 3-9X version utilizes the BDC 600 reticle, which has additional aiming points at 50 and 100 yard increments out to 600 yards. Both reticles are optimized to correspond to the trajectory of a high-ballistic coefficient (BC), 55-grain bullet.

In addition to these range-compensating reticles, both P-223 riflescopes are also equipped with target turrets. The 3-9X model offers 1/4-inch click adjustments at 100 yards while the 3X version provides 1/2-inch click adjustments. Additionally, both the windage and elevation turrets can be pulled out to allow free-wheeling, which makes resetting the turret to zero a snap.

Other features include a fast-focus eye-piece, multi-coated optics, generous eye relief, waterproof and fog proof construction and a parallax-free setting at 100 yards. Like all modern Nikon riflescopes, both P-223 models are optimized for use with the incredibly efficient and accurate Nikon Spot-On ballistics program, which is available on-line and as an App for your smart phone.

You might ask why Nikon would need yet another riflescope specifically configured for the AR. After all, it already has the excellent M-223 line of scopes. Several reasons; the M-223 line is a higher-end model with features that, though very cool and beneficial, increase price. P-223 riflescopes cost about half that of a comparable M-223 scope. The 3X Carbine model will retail for around $150 and the 3-9X version will cost only about $25 more.

A question many ask is, "Do these ballistic reticles actually work?" In short, they all work. The key is zeroing the scope correctly for your rifle and ammunition. You see, a ballistic reticle offers nothing more than additional aiming points designed to correspond to a certain trajectory. With the BDC reticle, Nikon has tried to find a sweet spot that will work with common .223 Rem. ammunition when the scope is mounted high above the receiver as is common with the AR platform. As a side note, Nikon also offers P-Series ring/base mounts, rugged alloy mounts that have a built in extension to make spacing a non issue when mounting and they eliminate the need for a separate riser.

Those are the rings I used when I mounted the P-223, 3-9X riflescope on my DMPS LBR in .223 Rem. After zeroing at 100 yards I conducted a box drill by moving the reticle 17 clicks up, right, down and left to make sure the adjustments were positive. While running the box drill, I chronographed the 55-grain Ballistic Silvertip load from Winchester and found the average velocity to be 3,113 fps. Since the BDC 600 reticle is optimized for that bullet at a slightly higher velocity, I needed to make a correction.

To do so, I picked up my iPhone and opened the Nikon Spot-On App. Once in the App, I entered the scope, ammo, velocity and height above bore information and pushed the "FIRE" button. The next screen that popped up was a schematic of the BDC 600 reticle with a yardage indicator out from every additional aiming point.

Another screen option labeled "Expand BDC" provides the same data but also gives the trajectory compensation reference for the tops and bottoms of each circle. This lets you add a bit more precision to your long-range trajectory compensation. For instance, for my rifle/load combination, I found that holding between the second hash mark and the top of the first circle should put me on at 200 yards and the bottom of the third circle, on at 350 yards.

The only way to actually confirm any of this is at the range, and using the affordable and portable steel Stake Target from Tubb Enterprises I tested it out. Just as a side note; you should verify on a range any ballistic reticle before trusting in the field. Using the referenced aiming points, I scored first round hits at 100, 200 and 350 yards. The BDC 600 reticle/Spot-On interface system works, but only if you do your part. You have to zero correctly, input the correct information and, most importantly, shoot straight.

Of course you have the option of completely disregarding the BDC reticle and clicking your way to long range hits. The Spot-On program told me I need an elevation correction of 15 clicks to hit at 350 yards. I made the correction to the scope, held on a water-filled milk jug at 350 yards and about a half second later, it was leaking.

Nikon's P-223 riflescopes offer a lot of technology and engineering at a very competitive price. The optics are clear and distortion free and you'll be hard pressed to find an equal for your AR for less money. Actually, you'll need to double the price to find a better option and when you get there, Nikon has the M-223 line of riflescopes waiting on you.

Is the Nikon P 223 a good scope?

My first impression of taking this out of the box is how stout this little scope is. It's solid! And, of course, the optical clarity you'd expect from Nikon is there, it's a very nice scope for the money. It's also a great size for the AR, not too big or small, just right.

How good are Nikon Prostaff scopes?

I strongly recommend this scope as a fantastic scope for the price. There are products that will give you enhanced performance but at 10 times the price this scope closes that gap pretty nicely. Nikon delivers high quality at a low price! The glass in this scope is very bright and clear, especially for the money!

How much does a Nikon p223 weight?

Measuring slightly more than 8 inches in length and weighing a mere 12.2 ounces, the Nikon P-223 3x32 mm riflescope is a compact and lightweight scope, adding little bulk while occupying not much more real estate than a red-dot.

What is a 3x32 scope?

So, let's take 3x32 - This is the same 3x magnification example but the 32 identifies the size of the lens as 32mm. Scopes come with many lens sizes ranging from 15mm to 56mm and while the viewing angle may seem wider with larger lenses, it isn't - it simply presents a clearer image to provide enhanced accuracy.