Anyone get the Nikon m-308 yet? Says available 10/23/12

[Mbiker_101]

Title says it all. I've been waiting for a while and just want to see people reviews since everyone has been waiting. Is is truely available today?

Please let us know your response? And reviews when it's in your hand.

[ExtremeX]

Looks like another "I’ll pass on it" Nikon product. Not much I like about this optic, but I guess it’s not a bad price point considering it comes with a mount... but I’ve been less than impressed with that Nikon has been putting out lately. So many other better options on the market.

1" tube

Small objective

40 MOA of internal travel, even with the included 20 MOA mount it’s still 15 MOA less than a Vortex PST and you can always add a 20 MOA mount to that scope as well.

I really don’t know where Nikon gets these reticle designs but it’s near useless for ranging and measurement.

I’ll take a standard mil or moa graduated reticle over their BDC or useless Nikoplex any day of the week.

[G38xOC]

where did you it ?

[bman940]

Mb, It is out there and shipping from retailers to those who ordered early. I have had the opportunity to look one over at Shot and some of my buddies have taken it to 700 yards in Utah just a few months ago with rave reviews. It comes with the Nikoplex and Rapid action Turret to 800 yards and the BDC reticle. Use it with Nikon's Spot On Ballistic Program to increase your accuracy even more. Similar to Nikon's M-223 there's a big demand for this scope for a reason. As I tell folks every day, take a look down the tube and buy the scope that will best for YOUR needs.

Here's a post from another site by a guy who actually has some trigger time with this optic and does not work for Nikon.

"Its my buddies rifle that I did some work to and wanted to see how it shot. I had installed a Geissele trigger, Magpul stock and a few other items. Last month I was able to shoot this rifle out to 700yds at Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf. I hated the trigger so much I had him sent me the rifle to work on. The new Nikon M308 worked great on the rifle. The reticle has holders from 100yds out to 800yds. Between the semi auto and the M308 engaging targets was fast and very accurate. Spirit Ridge is one awesome place to shoot. They have targets out to 1300yds. With the Armalite we shot at 300,500 and 700yds. First round hits at 300 and 500 with no problem. 700yds was tough with the high winds. Today I was able to get 3/4 groups without even working up a load. The rifle also has the M308 mount with 20MOA built in."

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd363/bman940/m-3081.jpg

[Mbiker_101]

Yes I know about the scope and it sounds great on paper, have seen a few initial reviews on you tube but wanted to see if people are actually getting their hands on the new scope now given its just released.

So anyone get their scope yet? Can't wait to hear from real world people on the forum. Thanks

[FMJBT]

Pretty much sums up my thoughts on these scopes too. I'm not sure what the thought process was behind putting a BDC turret on a scope without a rangefinding reticle (Mil Dot, MP-8, etc.). The BDC reticle as well completely lacking a standardized method of mil based rangefinding. I like the glass and overall quality of Nikon products, but I think they dropped the ball on the design features of these scopes. I suppose for a company that also sells laser rangefinders though, the lack of a rangefinding reticle might not be a bad thing....

[ExtremeX]

[Mbiker_101]

Ok ok, I get it, it may not be the ideal scope for me, you guys seem to really dislike the idea of the BDC reticle and the spot on software. I need to do more research and probably take a training class on using a high end scope like extreme listed. Seems pretty complicated so far but I'm willing to learn, probably the best idea so far. Can you guys point me to some good training material. I'm also a front sight member some see a class in my future.

[bman940]

Mb, The best thing to do is look down a few tubes, think what you are going to use the scope for and buy which ever one you think will serve your purposes the best. I hunt with a rangefinder so I know how far I am going to shoot which makes using the BDC reticle easy. Does it work ? Over 1,000,000 registered user's can't all be wrong. Is it for everyone, absolutely not. Check one out and see what you think. My longest shot using the BDC reticle and Spot On is a 427 yard one shot stop,not 30 sec. before I harvested a doe at 50 yards. For hunting it is tough to beat.

[winnre]

My choice:

[FMJBT]

My choice:

I really like the G2DMR reticle. It's like a Mil Dot and Horus reticle got it on and had a kid. Practical ranging and holdover ability without looking like you're shooting through a chainlink fence. Now if the could just make an illuminated version of it in the 3-12X44 FFP. I may end up going with their BTR Mil reticle with illuminated center for my SPR.

[XtK]

Sadly I have been waiting since Aug to get mine.

It feels like its never going to come

[Stoopy]

My choice:

This. I love mine, it works out great in matches.

[problemchild]

My First and LAST Nikon p223 came with the wrong turrets-----> FAIL<---- and got returned.

[SoCalXD]

... I suppose for a company that also sells laser rangefinders though, the lack of a rangefinding reticle might not be a bad thing....

I think I'd hold off on ordering one, until far more YouTube reviews are available.
The above advice from the seasoned shooters is priceless and could save you a lot of re-buying over the years.

I see the best use model for the M308 BDC or Turret scope being a mid-range tactical scope for someone who already owns a decent laser rangefinder, and really needs to stay under $500, including mounts. If that same underfunded shooter doesn't have a range finder, a strong argument could be made to save up an extra $200 and get a Vortex 4-16 PST SFP and learn MIL (SFP is not as functional for ranging at distance as a FFP, but is still more than capable of good ranging out to 900!).

Past those price points, those Bushnell & Horus reticles are great... IF you have the funds for those optic packages... seems like that Bushnell LRS 3-12x with the G2DMR reticle is the price leader on that front.