Ok so I have been waiting a while for this particular scope to finally start delivering. I received mine today from OpticsPlanet. They of course showed both the scope and mount in stock when I ordered and then sent the mount into backorder status after taking my CC information. That is beside the point though - the scope is here I know quite a few people are laughing at "another Nikon" but seriously this thing is worth checking out.
The ARD was not in the box - you receive a coupon that needs to be mailed into Nikon so they can send it out. (somewhat gay..but at least you get one) The nikon scope caps are not bad...I think a trim job with a blade will make them much more user friendly. The side focus and adjustments are straight Nikon Tactical style..good solid feel. The glass appears very clean and clear but I am low on light this evening - have to take it into work tomorrow and do a bit of comparison among some other scopes. The BDC reticle is slick and with a .55gr setup I am excited to see how close to on it is with my bulk 55gr I have crated up.
Now do not mis-read my review as a promotion for Nikon...they make "decent" stuff but its not $1k+ glass...so don't try and compare it to that level. I have good glass...this is going on a 18" setup I built for lady clawz in a last ditch effort to get her on an AR so at $450 it will be fine. The mount was another $100 so it may be headed back if its not up to the challenge.
Pics tomorrow from the office.
The ARD was not in the box - you receive a coupon that needs to be mailed into Nikon so they can send it out. (somewhat gay..but at least you get one) The nikon scope caps are not bad...I think a trim job with a blade will make them much more user friendly. The side focus and adjustments are straight Nikon Tactical style..good solid feel. The glass appears very clean and clear but I am low on light this evening - have to take it into work tomorrow and do a bit of comparison among some other scopes. The BDC reticle is slick and with a .55gr setup I am excited to see how close to on it is with my bulk 55gr I have crated up.
Now do not mis-read my review as a promotion for Nikon...they make "decent" stuff but its not $1k+ glass...so don't try and compare it to that level. I have good glass...this is going on a 18" setup I built for lady clawz in a last ditch effort to get her on an AR so at $450 it will be fine. The mount was another $100 so it may be headed back if its not up to the challenge.
Pics tomorrow from the office.
