NIKON M-223 8485 1-4x20 Riflescope (Black)

by Nikon

Product Features

• Riflescope for AR rifles delivers extreme speed, accuracy, and shooting confidence
• Point Blank reticle allows for fast-yet-accurate shooting from zero to 200 yards
• 20mm objective diameter, 1x to 4x magnification, 4 inches of eye relief
• Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed for protection against water, shock, and fog; multi-coated optics
• Backed by Nikon's full lifetime warranty

Product Description

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Built to deliver extreme speed, accuracy and shooting confidence, the Nikon M-223 riflescope provides AR shooters a versatile power range. This 1-4x20 version of the M-223 is the ideal riflescope for 3-gun matches. Its quick acquisition Point Blank Reticle allows for fast-yet-accurate shooting from zero to a point blank range of 200 yards with the 223/5.56mm round. Just cover the target with the reticle dot and shoot—the 1-4x20 riflescope makes fast work of rapid-fire precision.

And like all the riflescopes in the M-223, this model features Nikon's fully multicoated optics, up to 95 percent light transmission, waterproof/fogproof/shockproof performance, and a lifetime warranty.

the 1-4x20 riflescope makes fast work of rapid fire precision.

2010 winner.

Point Blank Reticle

Available exclusively on the M-223 1-4x20, this reticle delivers fast, extremely accurate shots from zero out to a 200 yard range “point blank range” for the .223/5.56mm 55-grain polymer tipped round.

4 inches of constant eye relief.

Ultra ClearCoat Optical System

Nikon has engineered the entire optical system to provide the shooter with a bright, sharp, incredibly flat sight picture and light transmission up to its theoretical maximum--95 percent.

Eye Box Technology

Every model features an impressive 4-time zoom range and four inches of constant, non-critical eye relief. A massive ocular lens delivers a huge, exceptionally bright, high-resolution sight picture.

Smooth Zoom Control

Magnification reference numbers are viewable from the shooter's position.

One-Piece Main Body Tubes

For minimum weight and maximum strength and durability.

Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof

Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed.

Enhanced Ring Mount Spacing

Most M-223 models can be mounted to virtually any rifle action regardless of caliber--even magnum-length actions.

Winner of Field & Stream Best of the Best Award

Each year, Field & Stream magazine distinguishes the best outdoor equipment in its annual Gear of the Year issue. Industry experts rigorously field-test and evaluate every aspect of a product's performance against its competitors and carefully examines engineering and workmanship while subjecting the products to demanding trials.

The Nikon M-223 was given a Field & Stream Best of the Best Award for 2010.

Specifications

Reticle: Point Blank Finish: Matte Actual Magnification: 1x - 4x Effective Objective Diameter: 20mm Exit Pupil: 4.0 mm (at 4x) Eye Relief: 4.1 - 4.0 inches FOV at 100 yards: 92.9 - 23.1 feet Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm) Objective O.D.: 25.4/1 (mm/in) Eyepiece O.D.: 41/1.61 (mm/in) Length: 10.35 inches Weight: 13.93 ounces Adjustment Graduation (1 click): 1/2 MOA Max. Internal Adjustment: 120 MOA Parallax setting: 100 yards

Product Description

Recognizing the popularity of AR rifles, Nikon has developed a new line of riflescopes built to deliver extreme speed, accuracy and shooting confidence. The M-223 line offers five new riflescopes, all engineered for the 223 Rem./5.56mm NATO round with 55-grain polymer tipped bullet with a muzzle velocity of 3240fps. With Nikon's latest reticle and adjustment technologies, the M-223 integrates the same level of quality as the flagship Monarch riflescopes. "The recent surge in AR-type rifle purchases means there is a new group of customers out there learning just how much fun owning an AR is," said Jon LaCorte, senior product marketing manager Nikon Sport Optics. "We've built the M-223 family to help them enjoy and use their rifles no matter if it's for competition, varmint or predator hunting or just plinking fun." All of the new M-223 riflescopes feature Nikon's famous fully multicoated optics, up to 95% light transmission, waterproof/fogproof/shockproof performance and lifetime warranty. Designed for AR carbines and popular 3 gun competitions, the 1-4x20 with Point Blank reticle features an extremely large exit pupil for low light performance and a super wide field of view. The all-new Point Blank reticle technology means incredibly accurate and fast shooting from zero to 200 yards thanks to thick reticle posts and purpose-designed 3-MOA center dot for instant targeting on paper or steel plates.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003G5OJXU
• Item model number: 8485
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,659 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great scope for the money, April 8, 2011

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jypas - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NIKON M-223 8485 1-4x20 Riflescope (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this scope to use for 3 gun matches. I like it very much for a basic scope. Great clarity and brightness, good eye relief distance. The reticle is a little large for greater that 100 yds but great for 100 in to close. Great scope for the money.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of most worlds, February 20, 2011

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Jesse Mota - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NIKON M-223 8485 1-4x20 Riflescope (Black) (Electronics)

Just want to begin with the fact that i am by no means a professional shooter i own a couple of guns and have attached this to my Sig 556. this scope is everything i wanted as a beginner. it is very bright with what i think Nikon claims as 95% light transmission you can effectively shoot from dawn till dusk. very accurate, after my initial zero in i have sent about 300 rounds down range and have made minimum adjustments if any my girlfriend can group rounds within 3 inches at 50 yards using wal-mart ammo. also very solid platform the craftsmanship is top notch and when paired with the Nikon m-223 mount this scope gives you more MOA to play with but since this is a 1-4x20 scope and i imagine most shooters will be operating within 50-300yd range the MOA is not as important as the solid design and awesome aesthetics, but i digress. Awesome buy for the money if you are looking for affordable top notch equipment for .223/5.56 AR style rifle.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great scope, October 24, 2011

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DaveTheDealmaker - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NIKON M-223 8485 1-4x20 Riflescope (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this for my Ruger SR-556 AR15. It's my second Nikon scope and I was very pleased. I bought the Nikon AR-15 scope base as well. At the range after a few adjustments I was shooting within half an inch of the "x" in the center of the bullseye at 50 yards. I bought the 1-4X model, so at 100 yards the bullseye definitely was not huge in the recticle (if you're used to say a 3-9x scope), but shooting 1.5 inch groups was still no problem. When I was dead on at 50 yards the shots were about an inch high at 100 yards - EXACTLY what the ballistics chart predicted. Acquisition is very fast - especially at 1X. After about 200 rounds the scope was still dead on, so the scope and the mount are very good quality. If you're target shooting or hunting I'd consider the 2-7x model, but for tactical situations - where acquiring the target is important - I think it would be tough to beat the 1-4x model, especially at this price.