Thinking about a Nikon M-223 1 x 4 for my AR

[dlcrouch]

Anyone have any experience with this scope? Other recommendations in the same price range - around $ 300?

[gigag04]

Intended use?

[slowpoke]

excellent scope for the money. I have the 2x8 on a RRA predator and its great.
my older eyes would have liked the 3x12 better.

Brother Inlaw, has the 3x12 and loves it.

[bman940]

D., I have a lot of experience with Nikon's M-223 line of scopes. The 1-4 is one of my top 5 favorites. I have one on an AR and one on a 22lr.
This scope will do all you want it to do at close range and still get you out to 200-300 yards to roll up Mr. Coyote. When I really want to reach out past 200 yards I like the M-223 3-12x42 with the Rapid Action Turret. This scope is designed for the .223 cal and 55 gr. polymer tipped bullet that roughly has a muzzle velocity of 3240 fps. The turret system on this scope will literally allow you to dial in the yards you want to shoot, out to 600 yards. Before I got this scope I never would have considered shooting my .223's past 300 yards, not because they aren't capable of that accuracy but because I wasn't. Not anymore! Go to Nikonhunting.com and check them, I think you will be very happy!
Bart
Nikon Pro Staff

[mrvmax]

Leupold makes the Mark AR 1.5-4 x20 with bullet drop compensator. I'm selling those for $275. They also have the 3-9x40 with bullet drop compensator for under $300. The Nikon's seem to be about $100 more.

[Carry-a-Kimber]

I have the M-223 3-12x 42mm mounted on an SPS Tactical in .223. I have only had it for about a month and only put 200 or so rounds down range with it but I really enjoy the rapid action turret system. So far I have shot it at 50, 100, and 200 yards and the zero stays right on with just a twist of the knob. I plan on taking it to the ranch in Junction after Christmas and trying it out to 600 yards, I will post my results. I have all intentions to get the 4x for my AR.

[RECIT]

Leupold makes the Mark AR 1.5-4 x20 with bullet drop compensator. I'm selling those for $275. They also have the 3-9x40 with bullet drop compensator for under $300. The Nikon's seem to be about $100 more.

How would you compare the two against each other? How is the clarity and the reticle?

[rm9792]

How does it compensate for different barrel lengths? Will it be acceptable for a 10.5" barrel?

[mrvmax]

I will be a couple months before I can mount one,maybe someone else can give the comparison. I do not think you could go wrong with either one.

[RECIT]

How does it compensate for different barrel lengths? Will it be acceptable for a 10.5" barrel?

The BDC would work the same no matter what length barrel assuming the use of 55grn FMJ. I understand the velocity might change a bit depending on barrel length but the concept is the same.

[texjames]

Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark AR Duplex Riflescope 67170 $269.99
I have two of these scopes and they are fantastic.Super clear glass too.
Free shipping from Optics Planet and they are GTG...buy from them all the time.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-1-4 ... 67170.html
here's a scope mount that won't break the bank...
http://primaryarms.com/product.sc?produ ... goryId=220

[RECIT]

Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark AR Duplex Riflescope 67170 $269.99
I have two of these scopes and they are fantastic.Super clear glass too.
Free shipping from Optics Planet and they are GTG...buy from them all the time.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-1-4 ... 67170.html
here's a scope mount that won't break the bank...
http://primaryarms.com/product.sc?produ ... goryId=220

Their inventory tracker is the worst I have EVER seen. I have gotten all excited about their price and availability on several occasions just to get an email an hour later saying they don't have the product I have already gotten an order confirmation on . I absolutely hate Opticsplanet!

[Carry-a-Kimber]

Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark AR Duplex Riflescope 67170 $269.99
I have two of these scopes and they are fantastic.Super clear glass too.
Free shipping from Optics Planet and they are GTG...buy from them all the time.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-1-4 ... 67170.html
here's a scope mount that won't break the bank...
http://primaryarms.com/product.sc?produ ... goryId=220

Cal's has them for $236.48
http://www.calssportingarmory.com/Leupo ... p67170.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And the Nikon M-223 1-4x for $214.19
http://www.calssportingarmory.com/Nikon ... nk8485.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cal's has great customer service, and very fast shipping. I have ordered from them several times.

[texjames]

Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark AR Duplex Riflescope 67170 $269.99
I have two of these scopes and they are fantastic.Super clear glass too.
Free shipping from Optics Planet and they are GTG...buy from them all the time.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-1-4 ... 67170.html
here's a scope mount that won't break the bank...
http://primaryarms.com/product.sc?produ ... goryId=220

Their inventory tracker is the worst I have EVER seen. I have gotten all excited about their price and availability on several occasions just to get an email an hour later saying they don't have the product I have already gotten an order confirmation on . I absolutely hate Opticsplanet!

I have never had a problem in 5 scopes over the years...super fast shipping.One back order on a order once don't remember what.
They ship the parts out through a "Fullfillment Warehouse" don't actually have inventory like a lot of retail online dealers these days.
Sometimes the info they get from a warehouse in incorrect.I have orderd all kinds of other stuff too...One back order.I still use them.

[CompVest]

+1 for Optics Planet from me as well. They have always come through. Sorry to hear anyone has had issues with them.