Nikon M-223 2-8X32 with Rapid Action Turret

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Yoda-X

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Debating putting one on my Bushmaster coyote rig. Anyone have one and what are your thoughts?

Curious how accurate the turret is. I plan to use 55gr Vmax's that were loaded by Rimrock Ammunition out of Oregon. I figure it would have to be pretty close, but looking for feedback from people who have used and tested it.

Yoda
 
I have the Nikon M-223 4-16x42SF Matte BDC 600 reticle (Nikon Model No. BRA12904) but I'm not sure what type of turrets it came with. They adjust the MOA if memory serves me right. They can be pulled up and turned without moving the reticles and then set to the Zero tick Mark and pushed back down. After I set the dials to hit the target at 200 yards I can then move the dials so many MOA and adjust for bullet drop at different ranges. I've got to figure out my bullet drop though so that I can figure out how many MOA to dial in to hit the target at ranges out past 200 yds. Zero range.

Not sure if that really helps you as I'm not sure what Nikon calls my turrets. They may not be the same as you are asking about. I just looked up my manual and mine BDC 600 Reticle is not equipped with the Rapid Action Turret Technology. According to the one page information sheet that came in the box with my scope the Nikoplex Crosshair Scope uses these type of turrets. They are calibrated for use with the 223/5.56 mm 55 grain polymer tipped bullet (3240 fps) and allows one to dial in your elevation anywhere from 100 to 600 yards away in less than one rotation. But that's not the one that I have so I really can't tell you how that reticle or turret works. Sorry I had to look this up and it took me 30 minutes to find my manual. I looked in three different spots. The carrying case that I have my scope in right now, the Box that the scope came in and then the file box that I thought I had put the manual in. but I had about 15 files sat out of that box and that is where I found the manual after typing the first part of this post. It was in the last spot that I looked. But at least I learned something and will be able to hopefully remember that the manual is the next time I try to look for it.

The box that came with my scope calls them "Reset to Zero Turret Feature".

I've read in some forums that some people have trouble with their Nikon turrets moving without them actually adjusting them. But I think that was with the early models and that Nikon has that problem fixed now. I have not noticed my scope reticles turning without me turning them. They stay in place and offer some resistance to turning them and they have a nice solid click. 1 click per 1/4" at 100 yard or four clicks for One MOA. Minute of angle.
 
Thanks for the input. The glass market has cahnged quite a bit in the last few years and it's nice to see companies making "caliber specific" reticles for the AR platforms.

Again, thanks for your reply.

David
 
Yoda, I have put 10's of thousands of rounds under Nikon's M-Series of scope's and have not had any problem's at all. I have also helped out at Nikon Sponsored shoot's where 100,000 + rounds are shot and I honestly do not recall one scope ever breaking down or losing accuracy. There is increased spring tension in the newer M-Series turret's then the first years model's. Sighting in is a snap, then you lift up the turret and put it on 0 for a BDC reticle or 100 for a Rapid Action Turret. I think you will be throughly impressed shooting the M-223 Rapid Action Turret which is designed around .223,55 gr bullet at 3240 fps. I have used my AR's topped with this scope to shoot soda can's and 4 inch jars of Tannerite at 500 yards. Believe me, nothing like a Tannerite explosion to make a believer out of you.

Feel free to drop me a note if you have any question's.

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