Hello, I just purchased a Nikon M-223 4-16x42M BDC 600 scope, what size flip-open eyepiece and objective covers do I need? Thanks!
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check the scope's spec. sheet it should have the diameters of the lenses on it.
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Going with the BDC will be easier for you, especially when you utilize Spot On to dial in your long range accuracy. I have the P-223 3-9 BDC 600 and love it. It sit's on a .223 AR. Nice thing with the BDC is, zero at 100 and then use the BDC circles as your aim point to make accurate shots. I have used to to shoot soda cans at 500 yards. Obviously the M-223 4-16 will give you greater magnification and a shaprper image, but the P-223 3-9 is still one heck of a scope.
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I bought the Vortex Optics Flip Cap cover in size 4 (35-40 mm) and they work great for both ends of the scope. Be careful when you look at sizes because the 32 mm is the objective size not the outer diameter of the scope at the objective end.
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Bushnell Perma Focus 8x25. I have to remove my glasses, then all is perfect. Not for upclose. Best for the $$$ Going to Europe in Spring 2014.Can't wait to use them!!!!!!
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I DISAGREE strongly with the answers noting 45 and 10 as the Butler creek fitting sizes for this scope. I have the ET6245FG model. The dimensions are the same for all the ET6245's (http://www.bushnell.com/tactical/rifle-scopes/elite-tactical/ers-6-24x-50mm-mil-dot) . The proper Butler Creek Flip Open Objective cover is a #44 (2.360"). The Proper Butler Creek Flip Open Eyepiece cover is #14 (1.605"). I measured the actual scope with a micrometer, and rounded out to thousandths of and inch (tenth of thousandths is not necessary) the Objective measured 2.363" making the #44OBJ at 2.360" the closest, and it fits with min. plastic expansion very nicely. The eyepiece occular measured 1.5998" or 1.600" which with the #14EYE was also a perfect tight fit. This does NOT speak to the Butler Creek Multiflex scope covers. I did not test them. They are apparently more flexible, and allow more movement of the plastic or rubber. You could use the measurements above as a guide and probably check the ranges they give for the multiflex, but I haven't tested these.
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A question about your question- did you actually order this scope and receive an M-223 mount? I too am puzzled by the discrepancy in descriptions between the Amazon and Nikon websites - Amazon says it ships with an M-223 mount and Nikon says it comes with an M-308 mount. So is it just a bad description by Amazon or an inappropriate substitution of mount?
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my scope has a 28 mm objective lens, but my eyepiece lens has an outside diameter of 41mm, so I had to go with medium height mounts to have enough clearance on my Ruger scout rifle picatinny rail. Also, the eyepiece lens cap is just thick enough that it won't clear the rail unless I pull it back just enough that it doesn't touch the rear of the rail. I hope that helps.
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have a look at there size chart,they have measurements in imperial and metric.measure both ends of your scope.
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I can confirm that the best fitting sizes are #44 for the objective and #13 for the eye piece. The good folks at Cabela's let me try a few sizes on the display scope so that we could determine the best fit. While some have said that #14 should be the right size for the eye piece, I found that it was simply too loose. #13 was a tight fit, but was more secure than #14.
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Also I think you can look up bdc conversions on Google. Its a great scope for the money. I've owned quite a few rifle and scope setups and this one on my tikka t3 has been my favorite and most useful across the board so far. Haven't found a use for the illuminated reticle yet but its cool to have.
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Thanks to all for the replies. Got the official word from Nikon support - eyepiece caps only with this model.
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What I did was, using a set of metric vernier calipers measure the outside diameter of bothe the Ocular lens (eyepiece) and the objective lens. Then using the Butler creek measurement table, chose the size as close too or slightly smaller than that measurement. I too had issues with finding what I needed and I did have to surf about a bit, but I finally found a table that had all of scope cap sizes and measurements. Hope this helps
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hi - i no longer have as i returned it within a week. i went with the vortex pst 6x24x50 ffp w ilum reticle - both are good for sure. what i do is go to the company website and identify the model i want with the options i want ex reticle, ffp or sfp, magnification etc and then shop. the model number drives all...atleast when i shop - hope this helps - drj
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I had a Meopta 3 x 9 x 42 and Medium worked very well. Low might work but you would likely not be able to get any scope covers on. Get the medium. Dan
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It should come with lens covers. If you want a different set of covers then you'll have to just look at the specs once you get the scope. Great scope by the way. Clear as a bell and very VERY accurate
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Mine came just like the first thumbnail you see with the flip up dust caps. Deffinately a good choice for a close/mid range optic. Crystal clear. I've seen scopes that cost more money that aren't as clear as these.
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You can download the nikon "spot on" app and check out how different loads match up using the BDC....its great and printable. I love that scope and utilizing the "spot on" app really helps better dial it in based on ammo using or if you ever decided to put it on a different rifle. But realistically depending on the ammo use its all about the fps as well as bullet weight and coeffocient, but download the app first and you will see what I mean. Enjoy