Article: Nikon M-223 2-8x32mm Precision AR-15 Optic Review

[J.Baker]

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Have also been looking at this scope. I put the Nikon ProStaff 4-9 with BDC on my AR for the same reasons. I was very impressed with the BDC at 400-500 yard targets and the 4x at shorter ranges was just right. Looks to me like the M-223 may be even better.

[SlimySquirrel]

Nice Write up. Pretty sure you can input your own load data at the "Nikon Spoton" app too so it will work with any load.

[J.Baker]

Nice Write up. Pretty sure you can input your own load data at the "Nikon Spoton" app too so it will work with any load.

That would be true if it were their BDC reticle, but my example has the standard duplex (Nikoplex) reticle. I went that route because I've gotten tired of all the overly complex and complicated reticles being used by the manufacturers - especially in the tactical optic market. It's as if there's an unwritten requirement that any tacti-cool reticle has to have a minimum of 100 stadia lines/hold-off points. It's crazy!

[Joe L]

I've got the 2-8 Nikon M-223 with the BDC reticle and 1/4 MOA turrets. I've used it on my Savage Model 10 .308 gun while waiting for my Bushnell scope. It doesn't really matter whether you are using the turrets or the BDC dots in the reticle, I am pretty sure you can use the Nikon Spot-on program to figure out what the distance markings correspond to for any elevation and temperature conditions, and ammo. I shot my 308 out to 500 meters using the M-223. Worked great.

I also have the M-223 1-4x version that has been excellent as well, although it is off the AR-15 right now.

Thanks for the review, MrFurious.

Joe