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Nikon M 223 8486 2 8×32 Riflescope

Recognizing the popularity of AR rifles, Nikon has produced a new line of riflescopes built to deliver extreme speed, accuracy and shooting confidence. The M-223 line offers five new riflescopes, all engineered for the 223 Rem./5.56mm NATO round with 55-grain polymer tipped bullet with a muzzle velocity of 3240fps. With Nikon’s latest reticle and adjustment technologies, the M-223 integrates the same level of quality as the flagship Monarch riflescopes. “The recent surge in AR-type rifle purchases means there is a new group of clients out there learning just how much fun owning an AR is,” said Jon LaCorte, senior product syndication manager Nikon Sport Optics. “We’ve built the M-223 family to support them take pleasure in and use their rifles no matter if it’s for competition, varmint or predator hunting or just plinking fun.” All of the new M-223 riflescopes feature Nikon’s widely known and esteemed to a complete degree multicoated optics, up to 95% light transmission, waterproof/fogproof/shockproof performance and lifetime warranty. Designed for AR carbines and popular 3 gun competitions, the 1-4×20 with Point Blank reticle features an exceedingly huge exit pupil for low light performance and a super wide field of view. The all-new Point Blank reticle engineering means fabulously precise and fast shooting from zero to 200 yards thanks to thick reticle posts and purpose-designed 3-MOA center dot for instant targeting on paper or steel plates. The 2-8×32 is available with Nikon’s all new BDC 600 reticle or the Nikoplex reticle with Nikon’s new Rapid Action Turret system; both are ballistically matched to the 223 Rem. round and offer unexampled speed in dialing in your shots for almost any known distance-from 0 to 600 yards.

Amazon Sales Rank: #59862 in Sports & Outdoors
Color: Black
Brand: Nikon
Model: 8486
Released on: 2010-07-01
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 25.06 pounds

Riflescope for AR rifles delivers extreme speed, accuracy, and shooting confidence
Rapid Action turret engineering science allows you to dial in your elevation anyplace from 100 to 600 yards away in less than one revolution
32mm goal to be attained diameter, 2x to 8x magnification, 4 inches of eye relief
Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed for shelter versus water, shock, and fog; multi-coated optics
Backed by Nikon’s full lifetime warranty

Built to deliver extreme speed, accuracy and shooting confidence, the Nikon M-223 riflescope provides AR shooters a versatile power range. This 2-8×32 version of the M-223 provides unexampled speed in dialing in your shots for nearly any known distance–from zero out to 600 yards–thanks to Nikon’s Rapid Action Turret system. And like all the riflescopes in the M-223, this model features Nikon’s to a complete degree multicoated optics, up to 95 percent light transmission, waterproof/fogproof/shockproof performance, and a lifetime warranty.

The M-223 provides unexampled speed in dialing in your shots.

2010 winner.

Rapid action turret.

4 inches of continuous eye relief.

Rapid Action Turret Technology

This unbelievable new system, based on a .223/5.56mm 55-grain polymer tipped bullet, merely and efficaciously allows you to dial in your elevation anyplace from 100 to 600 yards away in less than one revolution. Now you may stay in the middle of your Nikoplex crosshair at nearly any shooting distance with a quick turn of the turret.

Ultra ClearCoat Optical System

Nikon has engineered the entire optical system to provide the shooter with a bright, sharp, fabulously flat sight picture and light transmission up to it is theoretical maximum–95 percent.

Eye Box Technology

Every model features an impressive 4-time zoom range and four inches of constant, non-critical eye relief. A massive ocular lens delivers a huge, specially bright, high-resolution sight picture.

Smooth Zoom Control

Magnification reference numbers are viewable from the shooter’s position.

One-Piece Main Body Tubes

For minimum weight and greatest or most complete or best possible strength and durability.

Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof

Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed.

Enhanced Ring Mount Spacing

Most M-223 models may be mounted to nearly any rifle action no matter of caliber–even magnum-length actions.

Winner of Field & Stream Best of the Best Award

Each year, Field & Stream magazine distinguishes the best outdoor instrumentation in it is annual Gear of the Year issue. Industry experts strictly field-test and evaluate each aspect of a product’s performance versus it is contenders and cautiously examines engineering and workmanship while subjecting the productions to demanding trials.

The Nikon M-223 was given a Field & Stream Best of the Best Award for 2010.

Specifications

Reticle: Nikoplex
Finish: Matte
Actual Magnification: 2x – 8x
Effective Objective Diameter: 32mm
Exit Pupil: 16.0 – 4.0 mm
Eye Relief: 4.0 – 3.8 inches
FOV at 100 yards: 46.2 – 11.5 feet
Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Objective O.D.: 39.3/1.55 (mm/in)
Eyepiece O.D.: 41/1.61 (mm/in)
Length: 11.5 inches
Weight: 15.17 ounces
Adjustment Graduation (1 click): 1/4 MOA
Max. Internal Adjustment: 80 MOA
Parallax setting: 100 yards

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Already Broken After 40 Rounds
By JHEN
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R62OK8YHN83DT Went to zero the scope today and shot only 40 rounds to confirm zero at different distances. Holds zero just fine at all magnification levels. Went to pack the gun up and heard a little bit of rattling coming from the scope. The windage turrent was loose and spinning freely. It won’t lock into place anymore but is still able to adjust windage if I hold it down. Seems like the locking mechanism is faulty. I only chose this brand and scope for the Rapid Action Turrents and now they are the reason I regret buying this scope from Nikon. I hope their customer service is top notch because the info for service/repair on their website doesn’t make me feel to comfortable with my purchase. I will update when all is said and done.
**UPDATE**
2/16/12 Sent the scope in on 1/27/12 and just received it back today. Except they sent me a spotting scope instead of the rifle scope I sent to them. I called customer service and after the guy apologized numerous times, finally told me that my M-223 has to be replaced with a new one and is covered by the warranty. Now I have to wait for them to send me shipping labels so I can send this spotting scope back to them and they can send me a new scope. I have a feeling they will probably send me a M-223 with a BDC 600 reticle instead of the Nikoplex reticle or maybe even a different magnification. I will hope for the best but I’m not getting my hopes up with their customer service. I took one star off the review for this mistake because customer service is now a part of this review. Will update again.

14 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Scope won’t shoot a tight group …..
By Avagadro
I was looking for a scope for my AR for longer targets. I am currently using a TA01 ACOG – the 4x doesn’t cut it for me at long range and I liked the idea of a BDC reticle for three gun matches.

I also purchased the Nikon -20 MOA mount and intstalled the scope on one of my ARs that consistently shoots 1 MOA or less groups.

At the range, I shot some 25 yard groups at 2x, 4x, and 8x. The groups expanded as I raised the power on the scope. This seems backwards to me.

At 100 yards, the 4x group was reasonable, maybe 2-3 MOA. But the real surprise was the 8x setting – I could only get 7-8 MOA using the 8x magnification. To be sure that there was nothing wrong with the combo rifle / scope, I placed the same scope on another rifle with SUB MOA performance and got the same results. The ammo was handloaded by a perfectionist buddy of mine and I can shoot a 0.5 MOA with the ammo and an ACOG at 100 yards.

Bottom line, shooting this scope beyond 100 yards would not be an option at the 8x setting and you can forget about using the BDC if the 8x cant even group 1-2 MOA at 100 yards.

I called Nikon and was on hold for over an hour. I sent them an email and they agreed to respond in an hour, and they never called back or emailed me. So, IMHO, their support was not good. I also sent them photos of the groups and specific information how my tests were done.

I returned the scope and I am back in the hunt for a 2-8 or 2.5-10 scope.

It’s too bad – the price point is right and the optics were good, but the scope could not shoot a tight group – period. Maybe it is just early production issues, but not getting a call back from them was the final nail.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Nikon M223 scope
By PAD
This scope is clear, bright and sharp. The turrets are easily adjusted and have a positive feel. Eye relief is good. I believe, at this price, you won’t do better.