Nikon p223 3x32 w bdc vs lucid hd7

[701]

Anyone out there have any experience with them?* I realize they're two different things, but am trying to decide which would provide me the greatest benefit/enjoyment. Will Parallax be an issue ? Durability? Accuracy and speed of aquisition of targets?* the use will be aside from general preparedness, shooting paper and the occasional can at 10-100 yards on the range* I have tried red dots in the past and enjoyed it, but wonder if I may be better off with a more precise aiming point at 100 yards etc for paper targets, but am not sure if it would be a hinderance at closer ranges? I Haven't had much experience with optics, so I'm in unfamiliar territory and I'm guessing many of you out there know a lot more than I do.* Thanks for your thoughts and input!

typed on my droid with my chubby thumb-fingers.* ignore any misspellings.......

 

[chez323]

my Daniel Defense is wearing the Nikon P223 3x scope, just mounted it and hit the range over the weekend. I love it, it's easy to pick up and it's sight picture is great! Didn't take long to zero it in at 100 yards. I put about 300 rounds thru it and it didn't loose its zero, target acquisition is quick and easy - I love it! No experience with the other scope you mentioned I like my Nikon.

 

[bman940]

Chez, Great pic and awesome rig! I've heard nothing but top of the line comments from guys who were lucky enough to get their hands on that lil carbine scope. The P-Series Mount looks great as well. I recently chatted to some Tx. hog hunters who swear that the 3X makes getting on hogs faster then any scope they have ever used. 3 buddies all own the exact same rig. Thanks for posting pic!

 

[Haxby]

Don't see the point of a scope with such a short mounting length.
Or the point of a compact 3X scope with big exposed turrets.
Or a 3X scope with a BDC reticle.
Or a 3X scope with both exposed turrets and a BDC reticle.

Could get a Weaver 1-3 or a Burris 2-7 for the same money.

 

[M.Weier]

I have a p223 3-9X40. Love it, clear glass and tracks well, though the 3-9 is more than you'd need for your "can at 10-100"

 

[chez323]

I had the 3-9 version and while a great scope, it was a bit much for my needs so I sold it and bought the fixed 3. Couldn't be happier with it!

 

[B!ngo]

At 50 yards and beyond, magnification is a great aid. Some would say that BUIS is fine up to 200 yards, but I think that's stretching the truth and surely depends on how old your eyes may be.
I put an M-223 Nikon scope on my AR. The 2-8x version and love it. I'm moving my 1-4x M223 to my 9mm carbine. In general, I think that Nikon provides the best glass performance for the dollar.
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[ColdChili]

I don't mean to hi-jack this thread...but, I've been eyeing up the 3x carbine model as well and I'm wondering if the Nikon p-series (or any other 'off set') rings are necessary for this scope (given its short length)?

BTW- I also don't care for the large turent/knobs, but I like the length and there aren't alot of decent 3x scopes under $150 out there.

 

[mavracer]

I mounted my 3X carbine with regular tall rings. You can get it plenty far back to have proper eye relief. I like the target knobs and the BDC, mine is mounted on a 300 blackout I appreciate the ability to adjust for the very different loads avaliiable to me and to compensate for drop out to 500-600 yards. I shoot irons out to 600 so 3X is plenty to shoot that far out.