Question 1

I wonder at what distance this scope should be zeroed? Would zeroing at 50 yards be ok? I am relatively new at using a scope. Most local ranges are 25

Accepted Answer

After 25 years in the Marine Corps, half of them in combat zones, I've found that it is most efficient to BZO your rifle at 36 yards before fine tuning your optics at longer ranges.  That being said, a 36 yard BZO will put you on paper at 300 yards and the strike of the round in the in the vital organs from zero to 400 yards if aiming center of mass.  I own a Ruger SR556 with a 16.5" barrel with a Nikon scope and shoot sub MOA, one inch per 100 yards, groups out to 300 yards.  The 16.5 inch barrel makes longer shots less accurate.  If this doesn't make sense, go to the Winchester Ballistics Calculator, plug in your cartridge specifics and range and you can see the ballistic trajectory graphed out.  Just remember to set the wind to zero.

Question 2

Has any body put his on a MiNi 14 Ranch using the Ruger rings ??

Accepted Answer

No, the scope rings are too far apart. I have this scope and tried to mount it on my Mini-14 with the Ruger rings. Even had Ruger exchange my rings with one tall offset and one regular tall (the offset Ruger rings only come in tall), and it still wouldn't work. Mounted a rail to the scope points to mount this scope, but it sat so high I had to use a cheek pad on the stock. Didn't like how tall is sat, so I swapped it out with a Redfield 2-7x scope using medium Ruger rings. I really like this scope, though, so I was disappointed I couldn't mount it without it sitting really high, plus the rail made removing the bolt a PIA. After market Ruger rings might work, like someone suggested. Maybe I'll try that, the Redfield is over kill for the Mini.

Question 3

Where is this scope manufactured?

Accepted Answer

In the Philippines

Question 4

would this scope be a good choice for 300+ yards

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As a few others have stated, for it being a low fixed power scope it is on the "weak side" of pin point accuracy for 300+ yards. But as a person who has 2 of them mounted on AR's and shooting 55gr bullets all the time, it does work for 300 yrds without the need of using the BDC and I am able to hit a 12 inch target 8 out of 10 times. Know your ammo and if your eye sight is "ok" you should be fine. Don't be discouraged from buying this scope, it is a great scope with crystal clear field of view.

ASIN	B006Z07JTE
Brand Name	Nikon
Country of Origin	Philippines
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (702)
Date First Available	February 22, 2012
Item Dimensions LxWxH	14.25 x 3.15 x 3.15 inches
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	12.4 x 3.6 x 3.1 inches
Item Weight	12.16 ounces
Manufacturer	Nikon Sport Optics
Material	Polymer
Model Year	2012
Number of Items	1
Package Weight	1.4 pounds
Part Number	8496
Size	3x32mm
Sport Type	Hunting

Nikon P-223 3x32 M BDC Clamshell

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