What is Nikon spot on technology?
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What is Nikon spot on technology?
Spot On Ballistic Match Technology provides precise aiming points for any Nikon BDC reticle riflescope and instant reference for sighting in other Nikon riflescopes with plex, MilDot or standard crosshair reticles.
How do BDC reticles work?
BDC scopes work by using a reticle pattern that predicts how much a bullet will drop at a given range. This is illustrated in the reticle by several different aiming points stacked vertically beneath a central dot or crosshair.
What is bullet drop compensator?
Bullet Drop Compensators (BDC) are simply target style elevation turrets on a rifle scope which are calibrated in yards rather that the standard MOA (or ¼ MOA clicks). By simply turning the BDC turret to display the proper yards to target, rapid adjustments for bullet drop at varying distances can be made.
Are Nikon Prostaff scopes any good?
According to the bull’s-eye, the Nikon Prostaff 4-12X40 scope is a decent, trusty, and reliable optic. The price is just the cherry on top. Its simple and easy-to-use features makes it a favorite rifle scope, but its image quality, user-friendliness, and durability makes it a scope above the rest.
What is a ballistic reticle?
In short, a ballistic reticle is a scope reticle that includes multiple aiming points in the sight picture. Once you’ve zeroed your rifle or muzzleloader (they even make shotgun models), you can then use the ballistic reticle for precise aiming at different distances.
What is a ballistic compensating reticle?
CQB Reticles This type of reticle is intended to be used within 100 yards but will add additional ballistic drop compensating for longer shots. Trijicon ACOG reticles will have this type of reticle, as will most 1-4x powered scopes designed for use on an AR platform.
Is Nikon scopes going out of business?
Well I somewhat “cornered” our Nikon representative at my day job and confirmed that they are in fact planning on stopping the production of rifle scopes at the end of 2019. As of January 1st, 2020, Nikon will officially be out of the rifle scope business.
