Finally got my Nikon P-22 scope!
Apparently, everything I order these days goes on backorder… Finally though, my Nikon P-22 scope with the BDC reticle came in.
I can’t say I’m impressed with the way Optics Planet packaged it.
A box full of styrofoam peanuts is not the best way to protect a scope. PA does a much better job packaging pellets!
This project involves the 2-7x P-22 scope for hunting/close range and also being able to swap that out for the NightForce scope for long range work. To do this, I had to take off the custom made scope mount and put on a BKL Weaver rail, That will let me use quick disconnect rings to change configurations. For mounting the NightForce scope, I decided to use Barrett rings that allow for 15-30 MOA drop compensation. The Barrett rings came packaged better than the Nikon scope! To be fair, these rings cost more than the little Nikon but still..
The recent deliveries.
The BKL base.
Nice instruction card with the Barrett rings. Easy to read and complete.
Taking the custom scope mount off the Woodsman was almost emotional! It’s such a fine bit of machining and engineering but I had to do it…
That’s the gun with the P-22 mounted on the BKL rail with Weaver quick release rings. I think I lost about a pound going to this scope. The back end of the NightForce scope is visible in this picture. For the long range set-up I’ll get that pound back and a bit more.
Per my normal procedure, I drew a plumb line and a horizontal on the target wall and got the scope nice a square to the gun. Then it was time for sighting in. The first shot was pretty close and that made things easy.
After the first couple adjustments, these targets were shot starting from the bottom right and going clock-wise in order. The first target had me still having to walk in the adjustment from left to right. The next one was five shots and I thought I had it nailed. There was a good bit of wind out but I don’t know how much that messed with me at 40 yards, probably a bit but not much. The bottom left target was next and 5 shots without adjustment told me I needed some left clicks. The top left target is a dozen shots. the first 4 show I went too far left on the scope and the last 8 were pretty good.
Afet figuring I had the gun sighted, I took a shot at a little dot target (still at 40 yards), guess I might need to work a bit more… 🙂
Maybe tomorrow I can mount the NightForce scope. Too bad I don’t have a vineyard here for long range work. I’d really like to get both set-ups done.
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Parallax free at 50 yards. May not be a good choice for shorter ranges….but I doubt your shooting that cannon at short range 😀
I just bought that same scope from Cabellas. I bought that one and the p 223 for my wife’s M4. She wasn’t grouping so well off hand with the heavier glass. The 223 is a very light scope.
The p 22 is feather light! The glass on both these scopes is amazing. I always liked Nikon Glass. Equally good as Leupold in my opinion.
The reason I bought them both is that they were offering the scope rings for free with each purchase. See link below (seems the 223 is on backorder now)
I like the quick mount set-up :thumb:
Jerry
You will like the BDC reticle. A squirrel’s eye fits perfectly inside one of those little circles.
I think even if you only ordered a box OpticsPlanet would B/O it. Ive had a Osprey tactical Bipod and a scope rail for my mini-30 on backorder for almost 2 months 🙄
Bart,
I’ve repeated this thread and added in the Nightforce configuration in the Optics section. I’ll be doing updates there as I gain some experience.
I’m not a scope reviewer or especially smart on them but I know what I see and what I like. My next effort will be putting the P-22 back on the gun and first seeing if my mounting is as repeatable as it should be.
I also want to do a little work with the Nikon software. I’ve been to the site and input some BC data i have and the site works great. I wish I had easier range access to test it…
So far, the scope seems very good, it is easy to “get behind,” seems very bright and the initial adjustments tracked perfectly. Initial impressions are just that but I’m thinking I got a pretty good deal for $179.
Jerry, Thanks for the update and pics! I have been pushing for a scope like this for a year. I talked to a few guys asking them what they wanted in a scope like this, definitely can’t please everyone, and the P-22 is the end result. I have one on order myself and haven’t seen one since Shot Show last Jan..
I know the orders have been coming in hot and heavy with many guys using planning on using them on Air rifles.
Just goes to show you, if you don’t ask you don’t get.
Thanks again for the pics and comments.
Silly me, this should have gone in the optics section…
No kidding about certain quality gun stuff be hard to get. I hear some gun makers have stopped taking orders because they can’t keep up with demand.
That’s friggen awesome Jerry. Nothing like having that first hot touch paper. ANYWHERE on the paper for the 1st shot is GOOD….lol
And i hear ya about the backorder stuff. For a country that is in a CRISIS or RECESSION, you sure can’t find gun shit online. It’s all back ordered. Just try and find 338 Lapua ammo or brass.
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80,
I updated the post in the optics section. You’re right the glass is great.
This is actually my short range scope for this gun! I’ll use it for anything inside 100 yards. With the parallax set at 50, there won’t be much error, especially since it’s very easy to repeat a solid cheek weld/position.
I haven’t set the turrets to zero yet. I need to work with the software some to see where I want the zero set first.