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Nikon P-Tactical .223 3x32 Matte BDC Carbine (16526)

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Brand Nikon
Color Black
Style 223 3x32mm BDC Carbine
Sport Hunting
Item Weight 1.13 Pounds
Material Aluminum
Magnification Maximum 3 x
Objective Lens Diameter 32 Millimeters
Magnification Minimum 3 x
Compatible Devices Rifle

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  • The BDC carbine reticle provides a 200 yard Crosshair with "hash marks" at 400 yards and 600 yards
  • One inch body tube
  • Spring loaded instant zero resets turrets
  • Elevated windage and elevation turrets
  • Generous consistant Eye relief
  • Included Components: Scope Caps
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NIKON P-TACTICAL SCOPES

Nikon’s P-TACTICAL scopes provide the features you need to maximize your hunting experience — regardless of the platform you mount it on. Fully multicoated optical systems housed in rugged, one-inch, aircraft-grade aluminum main tubes brighten even the most dismal environments and unforgiving conditions. The versatile 3x zoom ratio (on variable models) provides the field of view at the low end and the detail at the high end to satisfy most shooting demands. P-TACTICAL’s hash-marked MK1-MOA or MK1-MRAD reticles are matched to ergonomic turrets with directional indicators to make every come-up-or down — both simple and intuitive. Dedicated caliber models — including rimfire — match the reticle to your preferred caliber. When used in conjunction with Nikon’s free Spot On Ballistic Technology, all reticles offer exact holdover points or elevation adjustment for any long-range engagement.

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Bright, Fully Multicoated Optics

Fuly multicoated optical systemshoused in rugged, one-inch, aircraft-grade aluminum main tube brighten even the most dismal environments.

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Spring-loaded Instant Zero-reset Turrets

Windage and elevation turrets are clearly marked for quick adjustments. Rugged, aircraft-grade aluminum main tube.

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Quick Focus Eyepiece

Smooth-turn aluminum ring with rubberized eye guard allows crisp reticle focus and quick target acquisition. Spring-loaded windage and elevation knobs can be reset to “zero” after sighting-in for easy reference when making field adjustments.

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Waterproof/Fogproof/Shockproof

O-ring sealed to prevent moisture from entering body and nitrogen purged for total reliability against thermal shock. Shockproof construction shrugs off hard recoil and rugged use.

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BDC 600

The P-TACTICAL line offers models with the newly designed MK1-MOA and MK1-MRAD reticles, as well as the platform-based, caliber-designated BDC 150, BDC 600, BDC 800, BDC SuperSub and BDC Carbine.

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MK1-MOA

The MK1 reticle’s asymmetrical design allows for additional holdover and can be used to estimate range, target size, elevation holdover and wind-drift at the designated magnification.

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BDC Carbine

The BDC reticles can be optimized with Spot On Ballistic Technology at NikonSportOptics.com/SpotOn

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Nikon P-TACTICAL .223 3x32 BDC Carbine Scope
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4.6 out of 5 stars 353
Magnification 3- 9x 3- 9x 3x
Objective Diameter 40mm 40mm 32mm
Tube Diameter - Other 1 in 1 in 1 in
Weight 16.9 oz 16.9 oz 12.7 oz
Overall Length 12.4 in 12.4 in 8.2 in
aterproof/Fogproof ✓ ✓ ✓
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Product Description

Nikon new p-tactical riflescopes provide the features you need to maximize your shooting experience-regardless of the platform you mount it on. Fully multicoated optical systems housed in rugged, one-inch, aircraft-grade aluminum main tubes brighten even the most dismal environments and unforgiving conditions.

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Technical Details

Brand ‎Nikon
Color ‎Black
Style ‎223 3x32mm BDC Carbine
Sport ‎Hunting
Item Weight ‎1.13 Pounds
Material ‎Aluminum
Magnification Maximum ‎3 x
Objective Lens Diameter ‎32 Millimeters
Magnification Minimum ‎3 x
Compatible Devices ‎Rifle
Mounting Type ‎Picatinny Mount
Night vision ‎No
Model Name ‎P-TACTICAL .223 3X32 MATTE BDC CARBINE
Manufacturer ‎Nikon Sport Optics
Reticle Type ‎BDC
UPC ‎018208165261
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00018208165261
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎11.5 x 3.6 x 3.3 inches
Package Weight ‎0.54 Kilograms
Brand Name ‎Nikon
Warranty Description ‎Lifetime
Suggested Users ‎unisex-adult
Number of Items ‎2
Part Number ‎16526
Included Components ‎scope caps

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ASIN B07CNVGK5L
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4.6 out of 5 stars 353 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars
Date First Available April 24, 2018

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Customers find this scope to be a well-made Nikon piece with clear glass and good value for money. They appreciate its compact size, with one customer noting it fits perfectly on a brush gun, and another mentioning it sights in perfectly to 25 yards. The scope receives positive feedback for its brightness, with one customer noting plenty of light through the objective lens, and its ability to hold zero.

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18 customers mention "Appearance"18 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the scope, with one customer specifically appreciating its semi-matte finish.

"...Semi-matte finish is very tough and doesn't easily scratch just from putting on the scope rings. Too bad Nikon will no longer be making rifle scopes...." Read more

"Really good glass as you would expect from Nikon. Well made, high quality scope...." Read more

"Like the crosshair. I did get high rings and still a slight blur from the iron sight but not bad. Holds zero well when put 500 rounds through it." Read more

"This little scope is the best thing an AR has ever seen, never go wrong with a Nikon 223." Read more

10 customers mention "Scope size"10 positive0 negative

Customers like the scope's size, with one mentioning it works well for carbine rifles and another noting it sights in perfectly to 25 yards.

"...Reticle is great. Placed on a 9mm carbine, sighted in perfectly to 25 yards. With 115 gn. bullets, right on again at 100 yards...." Read more

"Great scope! Fits perfect on a brush gun or something with medium range caliber or application...." Read more

"...It is bright with a good field of view. Excellent." Read more

"...The scope is small I like that and fits the overall size of the firearm." Read more

9 customers mention "Clarity"9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the scope's clarity, with multiple reviews noting its clear glass and sharp image.

"I purchased the Nikon P-tactical .223 BDC 3-32 and although I love the scope and clarity and the fact that it is calibrated for the .223 my first..." Read more

"Legendary Nikon quality. Clear sharp image with plenty of light allowed through the objective lens...." Read more

"...After adjusting the focus piece the scope is extremely clear and I cannot see the front sight when viewing down range. This fits my needs perfectly!" Read more

"Nikon does it right very clear and hold zero" Read more

8 customers mention "Value for money"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the scope offers good value for money.

"...Get one of these while you can... and at a discount price!" Read more

"Not too expensive to hang on a .22 rifle and not too delicate to mount to a AR-15 for hard use. It is bright with a good field of view. Excellent." Read more

"Quite the budget scope. Effective up to about 500 yards. The adjusting is easy." Read more

"Cheap for a reason." Read more

7 customers mention "Build quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the build quality of the scope, describing it as a well-made Nikon piece of glass.

"...Semi-matte finish is very tough and doesn't easily scratch just from putting on the scope rings. Too bad Nikon will no longer be making rifle scopes...." Read more

"Really good glass as you would expect from Nikon. Well made, high quality scope...." Read more

"...Holds zero perfectly with both 5.56 and 300 blackout use. Durable construction and easy to use elevation and windage adjustments...." Read more

"I bought this for my Sig M400 Ar-15. Very well made.Good quality scope.Sharp focus.Great at 50 and 100 yards...." Read more

7 customers mention "Fit"5 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the scope's compact size, with one mentioning it fits perfectly on a brush gun.

"Fit and finish are flawless on this well designed, compact and lightweight rifle scope. Optics will not disappoint. Reticle is great...." Read more

"Great scope! Fits perfect on a brush gun or something with medium range caliber or application...." Read more

"...I thought was matched to this unit did not fit, they were too wide for this short scope. I had to buy the two piece rings." Read more

"...The scope is small I like that and fits the overall size of the firearm." Read more

4 customers mention "Brightness"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the brightness of the scope, with one mentioning that plenty of light passes through the objective lens.

"...Optics will not disappoint. Reticle is great. Placed on a 9mm carbine, sighted in perfectly to 25 yards. With 115 gn...." Read more

"...It is bright with a good field of view. Excellent." Read more

"Legendary Nikon quality. Clear sharp image with plenty of light allowed through the objective lens...." Read more

"...Light gathering ability is also excellent." Read more

4 customers mention "Holds zero"4 positive0 negative

Customers report that the scope holds zero well.

"...Holds zero perfectly with both 5.56 and 300 blackout use. Durable construction and easy to use elevation and windage adjustments...." Read more

"...Holds zero well when put 500 rounds through it." Read more

"...450 yrds are no problem and the turrets resit back and forth and hold zero..." Read more

"Holds zero and is clear..." Read more

Good sight for the price
5 out of 5 stars
Good sight for the price
Like the crosshair. I did get high rings and still a slight blur from the iron sight but not bad. Holds zero well when put 500 rounds through it.
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  • T. Clutter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very well made scope
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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    Fit and finish are flawless on this well designed, compact and lightweight rifle scope. Optics will not disappoint. Reticle is great. Placed on a 9mm carbine, sighted in perfectly to 25 yards. With 115 gn. bullets, right on again at 100 yards. Reticle adjustments are extremely precise and very handy with no screw-in covers to deal with. Semi-matte finish is very tough and doesn't easily scratch just from putting on the scope rings. Too bad Nikon will no longer be making rifle scopes. Get one of these while you can... and at a discount price!
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  • Weegie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice scope but Nikon is no longer making scopes
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
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    Great scope! Fits perfect on a brush gun or something with medium range caliber or application. Only down side Nikon is getting out of the scope game. Better off getting a similar scope from another manufacturer. They caved to anti 2A legislation
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  • RTad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well made, high quality scope
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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    Really good glass as you would expect from Nikon. Well made, high quality scope. I did end up returning it though because I decided a fixed power scope didn’t fit my needs. I needed a variable low power scope with an illuminated reticle. I went with the Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24 instead.
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  • Zyon
    4.0 out of 5 stars It very nice but has one design flaw
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019
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    I purchased the Nikon P-tactical .223 BDC 3-32 and although I love the scope and clarity and the fact that it is calibrated for the .223 my first day out at the range I broke the windage screw when trying to reset to zero with average pressure, they should have used a stronger retaining screw :/ I sent it into nikon for warrenty(make sure you keep proof of purchase and the warrenty card that comes with it) and they could not fix the problem and sent me a brand new one, so problem solved and I am going to be much for gentle this time around
    18 people found this helpful
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  • Big Jon
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a nice little scope
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020
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    Not too expensive to hang on a .22 rifle and not too delicate to mount to a AR-15 for hard use. It is bright with a good field of view. Excellent.
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  • Mike Varadi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t go wrong with this scope
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020
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    Legendary Nikon quality. Clear sharp image with plenty of light allowed through the objective lens. Holds zero perfectly with both 5.56 and 300 blackout use. Durable construction and easy to use elevation and windage adjustments. This is my second purchase of this exact scope.

    Be careful to buy the correct scope rings. The one piece unit that I thought was matched to this unit did not fit, they were too wide for this short scope. I had to buy the two piece rings.
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  • Matthew Ryan Testa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good sight for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020
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    Like the crosshair. I did get high rings and still a slight blur from the iron sight but not bad. Holds zero well when put 500 rounds through it.
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    Matthew Ryan Testa
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Good sight for the price

    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020
    Like the crosshair. I did get high rings and still a slight blur from the iron sight but not bad. Holds zero well when put 500 rounds through it.
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  • Paul Majuri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Optical is clear and takes over where Red Dots becomes ineffective.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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    At a 100 yard sight in procedure the Bullseye is a blur and my Red Dots that are all high quality offer no help the Nikon Scope has taken care of that problem. Future buyers should know that high mount rings will be required to get the scope away from your rail on an AR and some may want to go with extra high rings. The scope is small I like that and fits the overall size of the firearm.
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