Bdc or Nikon plex
- Thread starter Potasz
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Check them both out at a shop. I did that and came home with the nikon prostaff 5 nikoplex. For hunting purposes, didn't think I'd need a bdc as do just fine with a standard reticle. Partly it's personal preference, but on a .270 the holdover really isn't much when looking at standard hunting distances. Happy shopping.
nomad 68
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Which one did you buy and how do you like it?I'm considering 4.5-14x40 for my coyote set up.Thanks
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Nikon Travis M.
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- Alberta, Canada
I think the thing to consider is whether or not you intend to calibrate your BDC reticle. Take a look at our ballistic software (http://en.nikonsportoptics.ca/spoton/english/index.html) and play around with it. The point of the BDC is to eliminate holdover for the load and gun you're shooting. It's also available as an app for Android and Iphone's where it will take in your weather, altitude etc. Its a great little program and when you take the 2 minutes to punch in the information you'll see the yardages at each magnification based on your .270 and what you plan to load into it.
Rather than being 2 inches high at 300 yds at 4x magnification, you might be in circle two. Some people do find the BDC busy and that's fair, however keep in mind it is designed to look through to place your shot rather than block out with a thick line etc.
Both are great options and I think you'll be super happy with either!
Rather than being 2 inches high at 300 yds at 4x magnification, you might be in circle two. Some people do find the BDC busy and that's fair, however keep in mind it is designed to look through to place your shot rather than block out with a thick line etc.
Both are great options and I think you'll be super happy with either!
Nikon Travis M.
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- Location
- Alberta, Canada
Nope, I work for Nikon Canada as you'll see in my signature. I can however direct you to any of our authorized retailers if you want to PM me.
nomad 68
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Hey,i was just on the Nikon site because i've been thinking strongly of a new prostaff 5 4.5-14 and i'm wondering if i'm reading right. Do you need to hold onto your reciept for as long as you own nikon scopes? If so,does this mean if i buy used,it's not covered? Finally,just how long is the warranty?
Nikon Travis M.
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- Location
- Alberta, Canada
It makes it a bit quicker process if you have the original receipt, but not 100% necessary. Riflescopes is a Lifetime Warranty in Canada.
nomad 68
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Hey Travis,just curious about nikon arranty and camo dipping.If i as o grab a new prostaff 5 and had it dipped to match my savage predator,would that void the warranty?Thanks
I picked up the 2.7-10x40 nikoplex for my .270. Just love it, nice and clear, easy to sight-in, quite pleased.
Nikon Travis M.
Regular
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
I will preface this answer by I'd have to get a for-sure answer from our service department. But I unfortunately think it would void the warranty.
I don't know if it's your first coyote scope or not but I'd shy away from anything with a side focus. It just takes too much time to re adjust the sf for different shots. Ie one comes in to 25 and then you have a quick shot at one at 200. You're going to get frustrated trying to fumble around with adjusting zoom and parralax. A decent 4-12 without parralax adjustment is definitely the preferred coyote hunting scope amongst the guys I know. It's just one less thing to worry about. I actually missed a dog this weekend because I was trying out a scope with side focus and in the time (probably about a second or two) that it took me to readjust he spooked and ran off. Had I been using my normal 4-12 that's a dead dog.
