Reviews - Nikon P-223 3-9x40 Rifle Scope, Matte Black, w/ BDC 600 Reticle 8497 Reviews - NI-RS-8497-EE

Author: OSUCowboy (verified customer) from Mustang, OK on Apr 24, 2013
Pros:  Very high quality and clear view
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

OSUCowboy wrote:

This scope diffidently met all of my expectations. The glass gave me great vision at all distances, and I really liked being able to use Nikon's SpotOn program to adjust ranges on the BDC to the loads I am using. Got the same scope for 22LR and really enjoy having nice clear optics.

Author: Jimmy from Hawaii on Apr 13, 2013
Pros:  Good bang for the bucks
Cons:  Have yet to receive the FREE P- mounts
Would recommend:  yes

Jimmy wrote:

I received the scope without the FREE P-mounts as it's on backorder. It's been 2 weeks now and still no free P mounts. I couldn't wait for the mounts so I ordered the 1-PC M 223 mount from Amazon, it came in within a week. I mounted the scope and had it bore sighted yesterday. Can't wait to sight it in at the range but, I'm waiting for a BCG for my Rifle. The Nikon Spot On web site is Great and easy to use. I like the elevation & windage turrets on the scope, large knobs & turns with positive clicks and can be reset to zero. Also no caps on them so very accessible while in a hunting situation. Function, fit & finish is excellent for the money, would recommend this scope.

Author: Phong from Hudson, wi on Mar 2, 2013
Would recommend:  yes

Phong wrote:

Awesome scope. Adjustment turret is really easy to use.

Author: longnkrnch (verified customer) from Haughton La on Feb 9, 2013
Pros:  CLEAR, holds zero very well, repeatable.
Cons:  Wish turrets were lockable
Would recommend:  yes

longnkrnch wrote:

I hesitated to by this scope because of the price, but since I already had one Nikon and loved it, I thought even a Nikon in this low price range should be pretty good. Man was I pleased. For this price and free mounts, this is the best deal going. Used it to take a deer with my RRA ATH and 65 grain bullets, in the last minute of light of the day. Crisp and clear and the deer, well, its in the freezer right now. Haven't had the room to try out the BDC features yet, but hope to soon. You will not be dissappointed in this scope.

Author: TheCarGuy (verified customer) , I'm a car guy and a gun guy., from Phoenix, Arizona on Sep 29, 2012
Pros:  Price, Clarity, BDC Reticle, Turrets
Cons:  No Illumination
Would recommend:  yes

TheCarGuy wrote:

This is, without a doubt, the best and most versatile riflescope you can buy under $400 for hunting with an AR-15 or any .223 rifle with a 14.5-18" barrel. I have one of these on a Mossberg MVP and I am able to use the BDC reticle on prairie dogs and coyotes at 400 yards and beyond with relative ease. The glass is great, and the turrets are amazing. Sometimes coyote hunting goes late in to the evening so I wish it had illumination but for the price you can't go wrong. Buy one!

Author: bturner from Signal Mtn TN on Aug 23, 2012
Pros:  Works great even with front sight still in place
Cons:  To much spam email after placing order
Would recommend:  yes

bturner wrote:

Great scope, great price, great service.

Author: KML1966 (verified customer) from VISTA CA on Jul 24, 2012
Pros:  Price, warantee, quality
Would recommend:  yes

KML1966 wrote:

Picked up one of these for my AR. Fit & finish is great, easy to install / mount. Great quality, warantee & reticle for the price Thx Optics planet & Nikon

Author: joebob (verified customer) from chesapeake,va. on Jul 22, 2012
Pros:  nice scope for the money
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

joebob wrote:

i mounted my new scope to my stag arms AR-15 with the free p series mount rings that came with the scope, very nice mount, so i went to the store got me some 3 inch diameter shoot n see targets, went out to my land, where i shoot 100 yards, got out my good ammo, hornady match 75 grain, i got a 1/9 twist barrel, loves the heavy grain, set up my little 3 inch targets, set my new scope to 9 power, the target is clear as hd tv, very clean, i end up hitting the bullseye 3 times, which is the size of a dime at 100 yards, plus i was shooting 1/2 inch groups with some bullet holes touching each other, i am a happy camper, i love this scope for 200 dollars with free mounts, you cant beat it, iv been back several times and the scope is still true, thank you nikon

Author: Koz (verified customer) , Career Firefighter, from Houston on Jul 21, 2012
Pros:  Simple, Excellent clarity, nice fine crosshairs, eye relief
Cons:  none that I have found
Would recommend:  yes

Koz wrote:

When purchasing glass, realize what you want out of the tube, research what is available in the price range you are willing to spend and do it. No glass will do everything. This Nikon is great for out to 300 yards and the BDC requires only a elevation hold. It is square on with 62-64 grain loads.

Author: gburke05 (verified customer) from Mcclellandtown on Jul 16, 2012
Pros:  great value
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

gburke05 wrote:

Great price on a combo scope/rings set.