Nikon Introduces ProStaff Rimfire II Riflescope for .22LR

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posted on September 16, 2015
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Nikon's new ProStaff Rimfire II riflescope, which comes in 3-9x40 and 4-12x40 and features Nikon's BDC 150 reticle, was designed and engineered specifically for .22 LR. Sighting-in while in the field can be easily accomplished with ¼-inch at 50-yard adjustments and Spring-Loaded Instant Zero-Reset turrets. The 3-9x40 scope features a 50-yard parallax setting, while the 4-12x40 has a 75-yard parallax setting. Optimized for use with Nikon's Spot On Ballistic Match Technology, which contains ballistic information for more than 5,000 different loads, even for custom handloads, users can obtain exact aiming points on the BDC reticle at a specified range. With more than 1 million registered users, Spot On is available as an app for iPhone, iPad and Android, and is also available for free at NikonSportOptics.com/spoton.

MSRP for the new riflescope is $119.95 for the 3-9x40; $139.95 for the 4-12x40. For more, watch the video below or visit NikonSportOptics.com.


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