Nikon m-223 problem

Mine has the quick change turrets.
I should have done a little more research before I bought it, but I am sure I can take it back if I need to. I thought that it came with more than just 1 turret knob for different bullet weights, etc.
 
You could try a heavier bullet at a slower speed and see what if it isn't good to 600yds.

Also it kind of has a plex-reticle so the maybe that could be an additional point of aim?
 
Have you shot it yet or just punching numbers and worrying about nothing? On Nikon's website when you click on the M-223, they are shooting a 16" RRA Coyote Carbine (exactly what I just bought) in the pictures, so I'm guessing it will shoot plenty fine if they are advertising with it. Couldn't you shoot Hornady 55 gr. soft points instead of Vmax bullets in order to save money (~$.60/round vs $1/round) since they have the same velocity of 3240 fps???
 
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I'm getting around 3245 out of my R15 22" barrel using factory Hornady 55 grain vmax's. I doubt you could get those velocities using a 16" barrel and 55 grain bullets. If you drop the bullet weight lower to get the velocity up, the bullet flight characteristics will not mirror the 55 grain at the velocity the scope is calibrated for. It'll be close, but how close is close enough for you. The scope is not a waste though. You could cover the gradiations on the turret with some waterproof white medical tape, and shoot in your own calibrations on the range. Adjust your scope to hit at 100 yards, make a mark on the tape and write "100" over it. Do the same for 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, and 600 yards. Custom scope turret.
 
kill shots on coyotes at over 400 yrds are rare with a .223 no matter what bullet or scope you are useing, get you rifle right and go hunting stop worrying about 600 yrd shots.
 
i am pleased you have a good long range to practice on, my point was,a majority of your shots will not be any where near 600 yrds in the field.and there are many calibers and scopes that will get you out to 400 yrds and farther than the equitiment you are using,i have a bushmaster and 223 scope like you are useing, and have spent some time working up loads and shooting them,you will with time and practice get good results but know your limit, and your rifles limits and in the end you will be pleased with both, P.S. my range is 1175 yrds.
 
Originally Posted By: rio7i am pleased you have a good long range to practice on, my point was,a majority of your shots will not be any where near 600 yrds in the field.and there are many calibers and scopes that will get you out to 400 yrds and farther than the equitiment you are using,i have a bushmaster and 223 scope like you are useing, and have spent some time working up loads and shooting them,you will with time and practice get good results but know your limit, and your rifles limits and in the end you will be pleased with both, P.S. my range is 1175 yrds.


Don't you love help that is not really help. PS my range is 1176 yards.

I like the waterproof tape/ink idea too. Darn good thought! I may use that Idea on my standard turrets.
 
Misterfuzzer:

Have been working with the M223 and got it pretty well fined tuned but sure can appreciate your problems. The scope is designed for factory ammo with 55 grain bullet at 3240 fps and most won't hit this velocity due to many factors. However you can fine tune your scope for any bullet and any velocity by going to www.nikonhunting.com and to their Spot On Ballistic Match Program. If you know the velocity of your load you can get ballistics info for any scope Nikon makes and you can print out a card with exact distances for each mildot on the M223 as well as intermediate distances. Really a cool program.

Hope this helps.

predator doctor
 
LMAO.

Buy a scope with a frickin' duplex and learn how to spin turrets.

Guess what? It works with ANY bullet, of ANY weight, with ANY barrel length, at ANY velocity, at ANY yardage..........
 
I can spin turrets. When I am out in hunting conditions, I don't want to have to stop and do the math or use a cheat sheet. Dial it in. That's why I bought it.
 
to much gun has it right, you are have been caught up in mass marketing,we were given 4 of the 223 scopes to try out, there a lot of nice features on them but they are dual perpose scope,the only thing we have found we dont like about them is the turrent turns to easy, and we must check our zero each time we pick up our gun in field conditions.and you must tune them to each rifle and load.we have 2 on wby bolt guns and 2 on bushmasters.all 4 guns are .223, we spent 2 weeks in wyo shooting p-dogs and shot about 1500 rds useing the .223 with mixed results,but mostly good with in the rifles scopes and .223 ca. limits,we also took 9 coyotes of 14 called in longest shot being lazered 356 yrds,with the .223, and it seemed far for that scope and gun cal. combination,i hope this clears up my previous posts. good luck in the future.
 
Originally Posted By: rio7......we have found we dont like about them is the turrent turns to easy, and we must check our zero each time we pick up our gun in field conditions

That right there would be reason enough to not own one IMO........
 
Originally Posted By: 2muchgunLMAO.

Buy a scope with a frickin' duplex and learn how to spin turrets.

Guess what? It works with ANY bullet, of ANY weight, with ANY barrel length, at ANY velocity, at ANY yardage..........


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Originally Posted By: rio7kill shots on coyotes at over 400 yrds are rare with a .223 no matter what bullet or scope you are useing, get you rifle right and go hunting stop worrying about 600 yrd shots.
Amen... Just zero the thing and go hunting, geeezzz! To many gimmicks out there these days. I would not want to try and kill a predator with a 223 much past 300 yards. Thats what the Swift is for
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Grizz.
 
You know, all I was looking for was a little help with some different ideas and maybe some suggestions. I wasn't expecting a lecture from the critics.
 
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