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tedtf
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Posted: April/10/2008 at 21:41 |
I need to scope my 220swift Rem 700 VSSF and want to put Nikon Monarch scope on it. I am not sure if I want the new BDC reticle though. This rifle will be used for coyote, PD and some long range target shooting. I am concerned the circles of the BDC will obstruct view of smaller targets at long ranges. I am also torn between 4-16x42 or 5-20x44 models.
HELP!
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cheaptrick
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Welcome to The OT.
Here's a review I did of the BDC. I don't think it will be a problem on small targets.
Hope it helps you in your decision.
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OK hunter
Optics Apprentice Joined: November/27/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 73 |
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I've made the decision to use the BDC on my varmint rigs and am not regretting it.
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Kickboxer
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I am about to mount a Nikon Laser IRT on my .220Swift. Have used it on a couple of other rifles, and I love it. The BDC is what "makes" it. Excellent glass by Nikon for the $, BDC works fine...don't think you have to worry about game concealment by the reticle, especially at the ranges you cited. The gunsmith I use recommends Nikon w/BDC to everyone since he mounted one and sighted in the rifle for a customer about 5 years ago. He hasn't recommended anything else since, that I know of. Really good value optic.
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cheaptrick
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This Shoot N See target was shot using the BDC circles with my .308 @ 300 yards. I agree with Kickboxer, the BDC reticle should be good to go for you.
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Ed Connelly
Optics Retard God of no Chihuahua Joined: December/16/2007 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 24225 |
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yes, cheaptrick, those pictures of yours have convinced me that the Nikon BDC is certainly "working"!! !!! Amazing!!
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cheaptrick
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Thank you, Sir.
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pyro6999
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poor gophercheaptrick
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cheaptrick
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http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4029
Check out the video of the SWFA staff shooting!
(Stephanie is in the video too!!)
Edited by cheaptrick - May/11/2008 at 08:10 |
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Kickboxer
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NICE shooting, Cheaptrick... Nice.
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mercenary1947
Optics Master ** Joined: April/02/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1392 |
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If that's stephanie smokin that target ..... remind me to NEVER get her PO'd at me !
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One Shot One Kill .... *S.O.F * Head Shots Only
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tooldude
Optics GrassHopper Joined: November/30/2007 Location: Buffalo, MN Status: Offline Points: 24 |
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Just got my 6-24x50 monarch last night. It came with std knobs and in the box they now include tall target knobs with caps and large tapered tactical type knobs and a sunshde. So far I am very impressed. Nice glass, interested to see how well the BDC works on prairie poodles.
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mercenary1947
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I think you're gonna love that Monarch .... I wish I had bought one before others before ... would'nt trade mine for anything .... let us know buddy ! Of course I would'nt have gotten mine from SWFA at almost half price if I had .... I skip and dance to the woods now to use it ... nawwww .... that's a lie .... I'd fall down . Thanks again to Chris for that super deal ! Wish I had bought 2 .... 1 in both magnifications and objectives ... still kicking my own butt !
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cheaptrick
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I'm VERY interested in reading your impressions. I think the BDC and a range finder will work well for you.
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cheaptrick
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Just checking back to see how you made out.
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mercenary1947
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Who blew the target stand down ????? Man what were they using ? LOL
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