Review, Nikon M-223 32 2x8 Scope
I bought this scope recently for my 2nd AR-15 build, Bravo Company 16” Middy upper on a Spikes lower with PSA build kit.
Scope itself comes with Nikon brand flip up covers. Those seem flimsy and I might need to replace down the road, they’ll do for now though.
I used the Nikon M-223 mount, it’s a solid 1 piece unit that allows the user to mount as needed if wanting to retain a BUIS, as I did.
I found the reticle to be clear, simple crosshairs. Unlike the P-223 3x32 fixed scope on another AR I have I found the variable 2-8 a nice touch. At 50 yards I had no need for my spotting scope, and even at 100 yards I could see the target well enough (which was good since I forget to bring the &^%$ spotting scope today!!)
I started my sighting in at 50 yards, no playing with boresighting…..just cold turkey
As you can see, takes me a few rounds to walk it up to zero (with 2 flyers to the left there)
2nd session I call my “screw up” round. Thinking I could go a “tad” right I dial that and of course turn the windage knob the wrong direction!! (and like I’m the 1st guy who’s done that)
Walking it back to the right , I used the head shots to figure out that as I go
Back to where I should be, 1 “flyer” there but I figure that would be a lung.
Last rounds that day sitting freehanded, I always drift to the left when I shoot freehand, I know its trigger placement…. Not enough range time this year (damn ammo shortage has cut range time down big time this year)
Time for the 100 yard range. This was a couple weeks later due to weather.
Looks like good zero at 100 yards, only issue today is I’m shaky to start out.
2nd target I steady up more. Tried a few head shots, zombies are safe another week.
Last target “rapid” fire (range rule is I have to count 1000-1 between rounds, go figure), you can see I’m all over the place by the end but still on target.
I would say the M-223 is a good little scope for the money, more than enough for range plinking or varmint hunting. The only down side I can see is the cheap covers.
Nikon does have a online sight for different weight rounds. Also the elevation dial has indents out to 600 yards, once you zero at 100 yards you can dial that as needed. The turrets themselves have a nice positive lock to them IMO.
I’d buy another at the right price, been wanting a reason for a Mini 14 anyway (maybe Santa will bring me one )