Honestly, out of hundred of reviews I've watched about various topics related to guns and accessories, you are probably THE BEST REVIEWER on UA-cam or at least Top 3!!! I love your videos, patience in explaining topics, knowledge, details, and you take things to the next level with pictures, demonstrations, and thinking out side of the box to give the best video to your audience. GREAT, GREAT JOB!!!!! That is why I have already subscribed and look forward to when you post new review! Keep it coming!!!! THANK YOU!
Just wanted to say in the plethora of horrifically bad youtube videos, this is not only one of the best I've seen on this Nikon scope, but one of the best educational videos I've seen here, period. Thank you for taking the time to make it. Just got mine today and watching your video answered many of my questions.
Thank you for the time you spent making such an informative video.... Seriously, one of the best videos Ive seen on here. I was leaning towards this scope for my S&W 15-22 Sport and now I am going with it for sure. I research everything before I purchase... And like you said, reviews are very important. I subscribed and I thank you again......take care..
Love this review man. You hit the nail on the head with everything I was curious about. You know, I love the different reticles like duplex, fine, mildot, but I realized, the best one is going to be the bdc reticle. Anyways, I'm loving all the information you put in. Many people don't put in drawings over pictures and explain it. Thank you for this!
Great and informative video, thank you! Great scope so far, I just mounted mine on a S&W M&P 15-22 with P-series mounts and had it zeroed in 3 shots. Fantastic glass and light. Couldn't be happier for $119. I had to move my Primary Arms micro dot to a 45° mount so I can run both optics.
>>"Honestly, out of hundred of reviews I've watched about various topics related to guns and accessories, you are probably THE BEST REVIEWER on UA-cam"
longdread575 Uh...you may find that you can’t shoot close with your Nikon...the rail on the Ruger PRR is a 30 MOA, like the big bore PR. You can order a 0 MOA, but Ruger never actually delivers...backorder since Nov5.
I have one for over a year on my marlin 39a. Very good scope for the money. I bought the pro-staff 2 rim-fire scope a few days ago for my other 39a. It is nothing like my old one . Too bad they are not producing the older one.
I love Nikon. I had a few Nikon cameras. I still have an old FM1 that works fine. I had Nikon rifle scopes. I like Nikon scopes and I am researching which one to buy. I clicked on to your video and you went from the topic of Nikon rifle scopes to you and your wife's Nikon cameras. Im not looking to mount a camera on my rifle.
You cant beat any of those Prostaff Nikon BDC scopes for the money!! High quality optics that are on par with scopes costing 4 figures and highly accurate and durable!! I hate Nikon is going out of the scope business cause these are awesome!!!
Great video! Very informative!! I've had this scope mounted on a Ruger American Rimfire Compact for about a year and I love it. Embarrassed to say I never knew about the Spot On software but it's a great extra. Will download it today. Thanks again and keep the great vids coming!!
Please note this UA-cam video is horrible I’m sorry but man making this video has zero experience about optics please ppl if you don’t know what your taking about please don’t try to do it sorry to be rude just be honest
22LR can be stretched out much further that people thanks, and accurately. I am able to shoot 3-3.5 inch groups at 300 yards. Try swapping your ammo and use ammo that is less that 1200 FPS. CCI standard velocity i shoot 1/4 inch groups at 100 yards with my Ruger precision rifle.
I just got the 4x12x40 for my 10/22 today at Bass Pro. I lucked out because the manufacturer discontinued it and it’s out of stock everywhere. Planning on some squirrel hunting this weekend.
I have 4 Nikons, the 4x, 3x9 bdc and 4x12 bdc, and just got the 3x9 EFR with the AO. Best scope for the price and sad to see they will not make anymore.
I wanted a rimfire scope to introduce my children to shooting with a scope in preparation to hunt with one. I wanted s 3-9x40 to match the optics they would be using. I waited for for it to go under $100. I found it on Optics Planet fo $99.95 with a 15% discount code. Glad I waited and bought this. 10x the scope for 40% more.
I found it like... the App is not giving enough... had this Nikon for years.. nice scope but honestly say, it does give for what we paid for What the app is not covering: angle of shooting, various muzzle velocity from different Barrel and in bright day we often found the reticle is relatively blur or hard to focus I do accept it is overall a good scope and nice review but just wanna be sharing from experience to other fellow shooters
My Nikon sucks at focusing in under 25 yards. I'm returning it to Cabelas tomorrow. It's actually a pain in the A to focus at ANY distance. Extremely disappointed ...
One of the best reviews I have seen on scopes, question, I know this video is from 2014 so what is the difference to the current (July 2018) RimfireII version?. Thanks
Great review...one of the best. Based on this I plan to make a purchase very soon. FYI...I shoot with a D300 F2.8 80mm - 200mm camera...love Nikon optics.
what kind of flip caps would you recommend for this optic? I just ordered one for my ruger 10/22 hogue tactical. I cannot wait to take it to the range. I want to get some flip caps for my nikon, before I get too crazy with taking it out to the range.
Thanks for the video, you explained everything just perfect, but I do have one question, for a Marlin model 60 do you need a picatinny rail, or will the scope mounts, mount on the gun with the stock rail system that it has?
Good review on an apparent good scope I'm looking now for a good rimfire scope, and I've narrowed it to this one, and the Vortex, but the Vortex Crossfire II only has a 2-7x32 shown for Rimfire rifles. So what to do. Obviously 3-9x40 is better than 2-7x32,..or is it ?
+Rafael Cedano I have this scope and it focused just fine at 25 yards. AS a matter of fact it was easier for me to zero it first at 25 yards and then zero it later at 50 yards. I first focused it at 25 yards and later when I moved the target out to 50 yards, it was still clear , so I didnt have to mess with the focus.
I've had this on a 22LR for a few years. I think it would be a good scope for your rifle depending what you shoot with it. If you need half inch precision at 100 yards you'll have trouble getting there with adjustments that are half inch per click at 100 but you'll be close. Otherwise it would be fine. Just remember to use the SpotON app on either your cell phone or PC. BTW, he didn't mention this but you can print out small field charts that show the yardage for each circle and stick it on your rifle. You can also print out a bigger chart that shows the yardage at different zoom levels. Finally you can print out a detailed chart that shows yardage for top, middle and bottom of each circle as well a detailed ballistic charts with everything in it including drop drift TOF and click adjustments. SpotOn is amazing and its FREE.
What people need to know in a scope review: does the scope track and return to zero, does it hold zero after getting bumped around. We don’t need a scope 101 tutorial and we don’t need to know you sighted it in. Does it track straight up/down and straight left/right? Are the clicks solid or mushy? Is the glass clear? Eye relief - hey you got that one. I don’t need an app tutorial for a scope. This could be 5-10 minutes.
Rafael Cedano It means that at 100 yds there will be no parallax. At say 50 yds there will be some parallax error, but it obviously wouldn't be as bad as if you were aiming at something 200 yds.
Guns & Accessories so for bird hunting (from 25 to 75 yards) what you recommend to me a 75yards parallax 4-12x40 or 3-9x40 With 50 yards parallax ? both are rimfire, Thx in advance
+Rafael Cedano 3-9x40 with 50 yard parallax. Check ebay now, there is one for sale $99.00, which is a steal for this scope (#6725), item number 351534919317. The newer model has an auto focus eyepiece, which I do not like. Another option is the Nikon Prostaff Target EFR 3-9X40 which runs about $190.00. This is also a very nice scope, and it gives you the ability to focus down to around 10 yards by using the adjustable objective lens. You cannot go wrong either way in my opinion. One thing about the BDC, you have to be zoomed at power 9 on the eyepiece in order for the BDC reticle to work properly. Good Luck !
No problem at all! I have one on my 30-06 and on my 300 win mag. No issues at all!!! Highly recommend, I have had no issues with holding zero, and I bang mine around quite a bit in my truck! I wouldn't put the rimfire version on these calibers. But the regular Prostaff, all day any day! It will hold up to a 338 and probably the 50 BMG.
@@sweetteaoutdoors Sorry for the late reply lol. What range have you zeroed it in on the 30-06 and is the spot on software accurate for the bdc circles? What ammunition are you using? I've got one on a Browning AB3 and want to sight it in and take it out this season.
Pure junk. Thought my first one may have been defective. Bought a second one because the optics were so clear and i liked the adjustment features. Both scopes had the same problems with lenses coming loose and o ring working it's way out losing the nitrogen seal.
+Ricky Ayers The only reason I would use this on a 30-06 is if I already had this scope and didn't have any other use for it. There are better options. Thank you for watching!
Honestly, out of hundred of reviews I've watched about various topics related to guns and accessories, you are probably THE BEST REVIEWER on UA-cam or at least Top 3!!! I love your videos, patience in explaining topics, knowledge, details, and you take things to the next level with pictures, demonstrations, and thinking out side of the box to give the best video to your audience. GREAT, GREAT JOB!!!!! That is why I have already subscribed and look forward to when you post new review! Keep it coming!!!! THANK YOU!
+32icon Thank you! I really do appreciate the kind words. It's fun for me to be able to do this. Thank you for watching!
With all my sincerity, it was the best review ever. You explained each and every point with crisp details. Thank you.
Just wanted to say in the plethora of horrifically bad youtube videos, this is not only one of the best I've seen on this Nikon scope, but one of the best educational videos I've seen here, period. Thank you for taking the time to make it. Just got mine today and watching your video answered many of my questions.
ObiWanCannolii Thank you very much for the kind words. What rifle are you mounting yours on?
Guns & Accessories I'm putting it on a Ruger 10/22 takedown with Warne QR rings and a Warne base. Thanks again for your excellent video.
Thank you for the time you spent making such an informative video.... Seriously, one of the best videos Ive seen on here. I was leaning towards this scope for my S&W 15-22 Sport and now I am going with it for sure. I research everything before I purchase... And like you said, reviews are very important. I subscribed and I thank you again......take care..
Just bought one , always a little worried when I buy a new optic. Look forward to receiving mine. Awesome video . Thanks.
Love this review man. You hit the nail on the head with everything I was curious about. You know, I love the different reticles like duplex, fine, mildot, but I realized, the best one is going to be the bdc reticle. Anyways, I'm loving all the information you put in. Many people don't put in drawings over pictures and explain it. Thank you for this!
Great review man. One of the most comprehensive ones I’ve watched on this scope!
Very nice review. Just picked up the 4x12x40 for my 10/22 that will be here in 10 days. got this scope for $99 and can't wait to mount it.
Excellent review. Very clear and precise. Great job. I just bought this scope last week and can't wait to put it on my Marlin 885 . Thank you
Great and informative video, thank you! Great scope so far, I just mounted mine on a S&W M&P 15-22 with P-series mounts and had it zeroed in 3 shots. Fantastic glass and light. Couldn't be happier for $119. I had to move my Primary Arms micro dot to a 45° mount so I can run both optics.
>>"Honestly, out of hundred of reviews I've watched about various topics
related to guns and accessories, you are probably THE BEST REVIEWER on
UA-cam"
Very informative as I had been looking for someone explaining how to reset your zero on you turrets. Thanks, very iimformative.
EXCELLENT REVIEW!! Great detail. I just got this for my Ruger American Rimfire. Probably the best review on this scope on YT.
longdread575 Uh...you may find that you can’t shoot close with your Nikon...the rail on the Ruger PRR is a 30 MOA, like the big bore PR. You can order a 0 MOA, but Ruger never actually delivers...backorder since Nov5.
I have one for over a year on my marlin 39a. Very good scope for the money. I bought the pro-staff 2 rim-fire scope a few days ago for my other 39a. It is nothing like my old one . Too bad they are not producing the older one.
Your review is bulls eye, I learned a lot, straight to the point and quality information, thank you.
I love Nikon. I had a few Nikon cameras. I still have an old FM1 that works fine. I had Nikon rifle scopes. I like Nikon scopes and I am researching which one to buy. I clicked on to your video and you went from the topic of Nikon rifle scopes to you and your wife's Nikon cameras. Im not looking to mount a camera on my rifle.
Excellent review, so thank you for that. I just picked one up for my M&P 15-22 along with the P-Series mounts from my local Academy.
You cant beat any of those Prostaff Nikon BDC scopes for the money!! High quality optics that are on par with scopes costing 4 figures and highly accurate and durable!! I hate Nikon is going out of the scope business cause these are awesome!!!
Great video! Very informative!! I've had this scope mounted on a Ruger American Rimfire Compact for about a year and I love it. Embarrassed to say I never knew about the Spot On software but it's a great extra. Will download it today. Thanks again and keep the great vids coming!!
Please note this UA-cam video is horrible I’m sorry but man making this video has zero experience about optics please ppl if you don’t know what your taking about please don’t try to do it sorry to be rude just be honest
Damn! This is the best scope review I have ever seen. Nice job. 😊
Thanks for the info on the mounts. I was looking at the UTG and your example of fitment on a continuous top rail was great.
Great review! Excellent Job. I'm going to purchase one of these for my wifes Savage A-17. Thank you!
22LR can be stretched out much further that people thanks, and accurately.
I am able to shoot 3-3.5 inch groups at 300 yards.
Try swapping your ammo and use ammo that is less that 1200 FPS.
CCI standard velocity i shoot 1/4 inch groups at 100 yards with my Ruger precision rifle.
Billy Vandergriff I just picked up a ruger precision 22lr what’s a good scope for shooting out to 100-300 yards?
I love Nikon scopes with a good value for the cost but I was told Nikon quit making scopes.
I just got the 4x12x40 for my 10/22 today at Bass Pro. I lucked out because the manufacturer discontinued it and it’s out of stock everywhere. Planning on some squirrel hunting this weekend.
I have 4 Nikons, the 4x, 3x9 bdc and 4x12 bdc, and just got the 3x9 EFR with the AO. Best scope for the price and sad to see they will not make anymore.
When I seen your wife had a D700 I gave your vid a like....smiles....I have one too, excellent camera!! TY for the vid Sir!
Awesome well thought out and descriptive
With EXCELLENT glass. Nikon does VERY well. I have several and they are better than my Leupold VXIII. Lot cheaper as well.
Damn awesome in depth review!
I wanted a rimfire scope to introduce my children to shooting with a scope in preparation to hunt with one. I wanted s 3-9x40 to match the optics they would be using. I waited for for it to go under $100. I found it on Optics Planet fo $99.95 with a 15% discount code. Glad I waited and bought this. 10x the scope for 40% more.
That app looks cool! Thanks for breaking it down!
I found it like... the App is not giving enough... had this Nikon for years.. nice scope but honestly say, it does give for what we paid for
What the app is not covering: angle of shooting, various muzzle velocity from different Barrel and in bright day we often found the reticle is relatively blur or hard to focus
I do accept it is overall a good scope and nice review but just wanna be sharing from experience to other fellow shooters
My Nikon sucks at focusing in under 25 yards. I'm returning it to Cabelas tomorrow. It's actually a pain in the A to focus at ANY distance. Extremely disappointed ...
One of the best reviews I have seen on scopes, question, I know this video is from 2014 so what is the difference to the current (July 2018) RimfireII version?. Thanks
Great review...one of the best. Based on this I plan to make a purchase very soon. FYI...I shoot with a D300 F2.8 80mm - 200mm camera...love Nikon optics.
Nice setup you have. This scope has a very good cost to value ratio.
the bdc only works for 1600fps ammo if you're gonna use the factory cheat sheet
Use a cantilever ring mount. It will eliminate the tightness for the charging handle.
Unfortunately this is no longer available via Amazon
very good & informative video! great work :)
Another great .22 video. Thanks for sharing !
great video i have one on my s w 15 22 love it thank you
Max Zweck Thank you. Perfect combo.
Would have been nice to show the adjustment knobs for elevation and windage.
That was a very well done review 👍
This scope would be perfect for 22 mag
Fantastic review. Thanks!
what kind of flip caps would you recommend for this optic? I just ordered one for my ruger 10/22 hogue tactical. I cannot wait to take it to the range. I want to get some flip caps for my nikon, before I get too crazy with taking it out to the range.
hey i just bought this scope i didn't know i needed ring mounts does it matter what i get
Also the app is comparable with the wind meter from Weatherflow.com
Great review!!!
great video! thank you!
Great review. I learned a lot, thanks G & A
I was going to message you later today to let CCC know. Thanks.
good video I need to get a new scope for my Ruger 10-22 and I got to get a scope for my new savage msr10 6.5 Creedmoor. Any good idea?
What scope base and rings do you recommend for a Ruger 10/22?
I have a rail on mine, and the Weaver quad-loc med rings. Rock solid.
I bought one of these but I don't have a 22 I have a AR-15 canI use it for that it's a 556 caliber
Thanks for the video, you explained everything just perfect, but I do have one question, for a Marlin model 60 do you need a picatinny rail, or will the scope mounts, mount on the gun with the stock rail system that it has?
You shouldn't need the picatinny rail.
thank you
Good review on an apparent good scope
I'm looking now for a good rimfire scope, and I've narrowed it to this one, and the Vortex, but the Vortex Crossfire II only has a 2-7x32 shown for Rimfire rifles. So what to do.
Obviously 3-9x40 is better than 2-7x32,..or is it ?
+Reg Sparkes I prefer to have the little bit of extra reach, all other things else held constant.
Nice review
Does this scope works for central fire cartridges?
JC HA I have two one on a 338 federal and one on a 308 and they both work very well and track well and they are very clear.
Sir which type of magnification required for 1000 yard shooting
Really good magnification
Got mine off ebay for $89.00.
Guns & Accessories how it focus a short distance, example 25 yards? can you upload a video?
+Rafael Cedano Nikon Prostaff Target EFR will focus down to 10 yards.
+Rafael Cedano I have this scope and it focused just fine at 25 yards. AS a matter of fact it was easier for me to zero it first at 25 yards and then zero it later at 50 yards. I first focused it at 25 yards and later when I moved the target out to 50 yards, it was still clear , so I didnt have to mess with the focus.
Is the scope mounts 30mm or 1 inch?
Is it a good scope for a Savage B17 FV HMR? Thanks!!!
I've had this on a 22LR for a few years. I think it would be a good scope for your rifle depending what you shoot with it. If you need half inch precision at 100 yards you'll have trouble getting there with adjustments that are half inch per click at 100 but you'll be close. Otherwise it would be fine. Just remember to use the SpotON app on either your cell phone or PC. BTW, he didn't mention this but you can print out small field charts that show the yardage for each circle and stick it on your rifle. You can also print out a bigger chart that shows the yardage at different zoom levels. Finally you can print out a detailed chart that shows yardage for top, middle and bottom of each circle as well a detailed ballistic charts with everything in it including drop drift TOF and click adjustments. SpotOn is amazing and its FREE.
Great review!!!! Sub
So could you use this scope for 17 hmr 17 wsm and 22wmr as well
Yup
What people need to know in a scope review: does the scope track and return to zero, does it hold zero after getting bumped around. We don’t need a scope 101 tutorial and we don’t need to know you sighted it in. Does it track straight up/down and straight left/right? Are the clicks solid or mushy? Is the glass clear? Eye relief - hey you got that one. I don’t need an app tutorial for a scope. This could be 5-10 minutes.
You’re a genius Where can I find your UA-cam review of this scope?
I saw some versions that says parallax setup at 100 yards, so its gonna be parallax free until 100 yards?
Pelase can answer this
Rafael Cedano It means that at 100 yds there will be no parallax. At say 50 yds there will be some parallax error, but it obviously wouldn't be as bad as if you were aiming at something 200 yds.
Guns & Accessories so for bird hunting (from 25 to 75 yards) what you recommend to me a 75yards parallax 4-12x40 or 3-9x40 With 50 yards parallax ? both are rimfire, Thx in advance
Guns & Accessories any advice?
+Rafael Cedano 3-9x40 with 50 yard parallax. Check ebay now, there is one for sale $99.00, which is a steal for this scope (#6725), item number 351534919317. The newer model has an auto focus eyepiece, which I do not like. Another option is the Nikon Prostaff Target EFR 3-9X40 which runs about $190.00. This is also a very nice scope, and it gives you the ability to focus down to around 10 yards by using the adjustable objective lens. You cannot go wrong either way in my opinion. One thing about the BDC, you have to be zoomed at power 9 on the eyepiece in order for the BDC reticle to work properly. Good Luck !
Good day! Will the Nikon prostaff 3-9х40 caliber 30-06?
+alex maxx Probably not. Recoil on the 30-06 is going to be substantially more. Thanks for watching.
Thanks
No problem at all! I have one on my 30-06 and on my 300 win mag. No issues at all!!! Highly recommend, I have had no issues with holding zero, and I bang mine around quite a bit in my truck! I wouldn't put the rimfire version on these calibers. But the regular Prostaff, all day any day! It will hold up to a 338 and probably the 50 BMG.
@@sweetteaoutdoors Sorry for the late reply lol. What range have you zeroed it in on the 30-06 and is the spot on software accurate for the bdc circles? What ammunition are you using? I've got one on a Browning AB3 and want to sight it in and take it out this season.
Is the bell threaded to accept sun shades?
Yes sir, yes it is
If you buy a scope, you should get a cleaning cloth with it.
$5? The app is free on the App Store
Pure junk. Thought my first one may have been defective. Bought a second one because the optics were so clear and i liked the adjustment features. Both scopes had the same problems with lenses coming loose and o ring working it's way out losing the nitrogen seal.
3 times closer and 9 times closer
would you used this scope on a 30-06
+Ricky Ayers The only reason I would use this on a 30-06 is if I already had this scope and didn't have any other use for it. There are better options. Thank you for watching!
It's for a rim fire the 30-06 recoil may be too much for it .
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Thanks for the great review.
Great review, thank you!