Reviews & Ratings for Nikon PROSTAFF P3 6-18x40AO Rifle Scope — 4 reviews — Page 1

This is a nice rifle scope for the price. I wanted a quality scope that offered more magnification than a standard 3X9 for my .308 Win. This scope offers the 6X18 magnification range, & remains clear in optics no matter what magnification you pick. Plus, it offers the Adjustable Objective. The BDC Reticle is not my favorite, but it was what was available in my price range. Standard hash marks for 200, 300, 400 yard shots would allow for more precision that the "circles" offered. Nonetheless, the scope will easily met my needs.

The scope is typical Nikon quality! Its very bright & distortion free edge to edge. This is a long scope but not overly heavy IMO.
However, If a long range center fire scope is what your looking for, be awear that this scope has only 35 MOA worth of adjustments!
It is (IMO) perfect for rimfire long range or target work. I really like the heavy post of the mil dot reticle as well. It could work as a hunting scope, but would not be my first choice.. Heres why, first 6x is kinda high for closer shots in low light but also because the human eye (depending on age) receives the most light from a scope with a 6.6 -7mm exit pupil. So if you divide the Objective size (40) by 7, (40 / 7) = 5.7 exit pupil so on the lowest setting some folks would would consider it acceptable for hunting in low light..

Anyhow, Over all Im satisfied with this scope! It work quite well for my intended purpose.. Hard to beat Nikon in its price range.

Everything I have come to expect from Nikon. Crystal clear, crosshairs are sharp and a good price. This should prove to be an excellent target scope and a good hunting scope at the lower magnification.