It has a BDC 600 reticle<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFor those that might not be familiar, BDC stands for Bullet Drop Compensator and helps when making adjustments for the shot. The scope is calibrated mostly for the 223 Remington and the 5.56 NATO round. If you have this, then you\u2019re good, but if not you could easily download the Spot-On app that Nikon offers.<\/p>\n
This ballistic program will help guide you on how to change the settings with minimal issues. The number (600) represents the distance that the reticle can help you aim to. The reticle contains a series of circles that can be used as aiming points for different distances.<\/p>\n
\n- It has a fully multi coated lens and long eye relief<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This helps the image that the lens produces, so that you can get clearer visuals. The eye relief is always important and Nikon didn\u2019t forget that as it provides 4 inches of eye relief. This is the kind of perfect balance for better sights as well as safety from recoil.<\/p>\n
\n- It\u2019s made of one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The one-piece body tube on this scope is well engineered to ensure that it can take the abuse when in use. The scope can handle shock and is nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed. You can use it in wet conditions with no issue at all.<\/p>\n
Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The BDC 600 feature is a great plus and easy to use.<\/li>\n
- It has a good amount of eye relief.<\/li>\n
- It comes with some accessories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The turrets don\u2019t have a lock, so they can easily be pulled out of zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Verdict<\/strong>
\nThis 8489 3-12x42SF Riflescope from Nikon is a great choice for tactical shooting. It comes with features and accessories that users will find useful, such as the BDC 600 reticle and the lens covers. The turrets problem might bother some, but leaving it disengaged or pulled out can help remedy the issue.<\/p>\n\n- \n
Nikon p-223 3×32 Review – Best BDC scope<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
It\u2019s a testament to Nikon that they feature more than once in this list. The runner up is the Fixed variation of the Nikon P-223 that is designed for hunters and shooters. This version features a fixed magnification level of 3 times and the objective lens diameter is at 32 mm.<\/p>\n
Technical Specifications of the <\/strong>Nikon P-223 3×32 Matte BDC\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFeatures<\/strong><\/td>\nNikon P-223 3×32<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMagnification:<\/strong><\/td>\n3x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nParallax Setting:<\/strong><\/td>\n100 yds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMaximum Internal Adjustment:<\/strong><\/td>\n100\u00a0MOA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nReticle:<\/strong><\/td>\nBDC Carbine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nEye Relief:<\/strong><\/td>\n | | | | | | |