{"id":22796,"date":"2014-08-03T11:57:46","date_gmt":"2014-08-03T15:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=22796"},"modified":"2026-10-18T15:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:55:07","slug":"nikon-p223","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/nikon-p223\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikon P223 4-12&#215;40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Nikon P223 4-12&#215;40 is an AR scope with a BDC 600 reticle and Rapid Action Turrets built around 55 grain .223 loads. In our test it held zero after being tossed loose in a truck and made a 12 inch plate an easy hit to 300 yards on the right rifle. It sold for $249.95.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is the P223 still made? No. Nikon told dealers in December 2019 that it was leaving the riflescope business, and the P223 was discontinued. You will only find it used or as leftover stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-nikon-p223-4-12x40-specs\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"2\">Nikon P223 4-12&#215;40 Specs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-verdict\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"3\">Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-nikon-p223-4-12x40\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"2\">The Nikon P223 4-12&#215;40<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-shooting-the-p223\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"2\">Shooting the P223<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusions\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-is-the-nikon-p223-still-made\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"3\">Is the Nikon P223 still made?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-reticle-does-the-nikon-p223-have\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"3\">What reticle does the Nikon P223 have?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-is-the-nikon-p223-first-or-second-focal-plane\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" data-level=\"3\">Is the Nikon P223 first or second focal plane?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-nikon-p223-4-12x40-specs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nikon P223 4-12&#215;40 Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Nikon P223 4-12&#215;40<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Magnification<\/td><td>4-12x<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>40mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube<\/td><td>1 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focal plane<\/td><td>Second<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reticle<\/td><td>BDC 600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eye relief<\/td><td>3.7 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Field of view<\/td><td>7.3 to 23.6 ft at 100 yd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adjustment<\/td><td>1\/4 MOA, 60 MOA max<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parallax<\/td><td>100 yd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>17.5 oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>14.1 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price when reviewed<\/td><td>$249.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Status<\/td><td>Discontinued<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Specs from our review. Production status from Nikon&#8217;s 2019 exit from riflescopes, as reported by Outdoor Life and others.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-verdict\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verdict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good:<\/strong> simple open circle BDC, easy turrets, held zero through rough handling, strong value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know this:<\/strong> the magnification ring was stiff, and it is long for some AR rails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a current scope, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-rifle-scopes-under-1000-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\">best rifle scopes under $1,000<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Nikon+P223\" campaign=\"p223\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">&#x1f6d2; Check Current Price for AR-15 scopes on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This review is way overdue. Nikon sent us this scope ages ago, and I&#8217;ve had atypical delays in getting it into the field. This version of the P223 is designed for reliable accuracy out to 600 yards, which isn&#8217;t something you can say about most ARs. Our review takes just the first half of this distance, the most practical, and pits the scope against several carbine length rifles. How does the P223 measure up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P2231-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The P223 on this Frankenstein AR worked very well, way past the limitations of the other rifles we worked with, and the front post doesn&#x27;t obstruct\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The P223 on this Frankenstein AR worked very well, way past the limitations of the other rifles we worked with, and the front post doesn&#8217;t obstruct the view at all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Magnification 4-12x<\/strong><br \/><strong> Objective Diameter 40mm<\/strong><br \/><strong> Exit Pupil 3.3-10mm<\/strong><br \/><strong> Field of View 7.3-23.6 ft@ 100 yds<\/strong><br \/><strong> Tube Diameter, 1 in<\/strong><br \/><strong> Eye Relief 3.7in<\/strong><br \/><strong> Eyepiece Outside Diameter 44mm<\/strong><br \/><strong> Weight 17.5 oz<\/strong><br \/><strong> Overall Length 14.1 in<\/strong><br \/><strong> Adjustment Graduation, 1\/4 in<\/strong><br \/><strong> Max Internal Adjustment 60 MOA<\/strong><br \/><strong> Parallax Setting, 100 yds<\/strong><br \/><strong> Waterproof\/Fogproof <\/strong><br \/><strong> Matte Finish <\/strong><br \/><strong> Reticle BDC 600<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-nikon-p223-4-12x40\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nikon P223 4-12&#215;40<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nikon P223 is a purpose built scope meant to handle the specific needs of long range AR shooter. The scope is designed around 55 grain, polymer tipped, .223 bullets. It is the longest of the Nikon AR scopes. The low end of the magnification is still more than most shooters want for CQB, so it may be a candidate for a set of offset irons. We didn&#8217;t have a rifle in that would allow us to set up an offset front sight. On the high end of the magnification, the 12th power provides a lot of detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P22313-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The 40mm lens offers a wide field of view at long distances. Here it is mounted on a Diamondback DB 15.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 40mm lens offers a wide field of view at long distances. Here it is mounted on a <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/diamondback-firearms-db15\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" target=\"_blank\">Diamondback DB 15<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The construction is solid. While the scope isn&#8217;t as heavy as some AR scopes, it feels substantial. I&#8217;d classify this as a hunting\/sporting scope and not a going-to-war scope, though there is no reason why it would work for that, too.\u00a0 The controls are easy to use and read, thanks to the Rapid Action Turrets, which have preset marks for known distances. Once you get the scope zeroed, and the dials set, you can dial up compensations out to 600 yards. Or you can use the BDC hold-over circles, which are open and almost foolproof in perfect conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The P223 is a second focal plane scope, which means the BDC reticle will stay the same size as magnification increases or decreases. In order to make the most of this type of scope, I like to sight in at a fairly predictable distance. As 100 yards is a common distance for all of the ranges I work at, I like to put up targets of know size and work with them with the magnification wide open and dialed in. My thinking here is that it will allow me to better gauge distances and sizes in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P2237-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The second focal plane reticle is clean and lacks all of the hash marks that dominate more complicated reticles.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The second focal plane reticle is clean and lacks all of the hash marks that dominate more complicated reticles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t typically a problem for me with ARs. I&#8217;m not a long range AR shooter. If I&#8217;m hunting and know I&#8217;ll be working out past 300 yards (a rarity in the South), I&#8217;ll take a bolt gun. Under 300 yards, the .223 isn&#8217;t going to drop enough to make that much of a difference. Still, it is nice to know what a gun can do, and what I can do. Getting to know your scope is the easiest way to take out the guess work and eliminate part of the human equation. If you, like me, can&#8217;t eyeball distances past the 200 yard mark to within 20 yards (and you&#8217;re not working with a range finder), than a scope like the P223 can actually become another tool you can use to make rough calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-shooting-the-p223\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shooting the P223<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had to try three rifles before we found on that could match the potential of the P223. Our accuracy test was simple enough. I have a 12 inch circle plate that we hung on a fence post. As testing continued, we backed off of the plate. At first, we shot paper, made sure we were on at 100 yards, then kept backing out until it wasn&#8217;t practical anymore. We used our portable bench with a Caldwell sled, and also shot standing, kneeling, and prone. We shot 5.56 ball, and Gorilla Ammo, Colt, and Hpr HyperClean .223.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/NIKON-P-223-Rifle-Scope-BDC-600-Reticle-8473-Pic1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The reticle, compared to many long range reticles, is deceptively simple. Each circle represents a known distance, out to 600 yards.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The reticle, compared to many long range reticles, is deceptively simple. Each circle represents a known distance, out to 600 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first gun we auditioned was the Diamondback DB 15. The rifle is a supped-up entry level AR-15. The carbine length barrel should be capable out to 600 yards. And it might have been. If we&#8217;d benched it properly on a day with low humidity and mild temperatures, when Saturn was in the seventh house, and if I&#8217;d held my tongue in just the right position&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DB 15 did well enough at 100 yards. By 300 yards, we&#8217;d packed it in. We could get it to hit from the bench, and occasionally from prone, but standing and kneeling hits were rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0 Beretta ARX 100 was the most frustrating. Perhaps this is because I had such high hopes for the gun. It did very well at shorter distances, but even at 200 yards, from the bench, I wasn&#8217;t getting consistent hits. Having just nailed the same drill with the DB 15, I knew it had to be the rifle. There is no excuse for that lack of accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last gun is a typical Frankenstein&#8217;s monster. The lower is a <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/palmetto-state-armory\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"nikon-p223\" title=\"Nikon P223 4-12x40 Review: Specs and Is It Still Made?\" target=\"_blank\">Palmetto State Armory<\/a>. The upper is a Rock River. Most of the furniture is Magpul, except for the forend, which is an American Built Arms. Despite the hodgepodge construction, the rifle works better than any of the others we had on hand. With the P223, the 12 inch plate is an easy target out to 300 yards, in all but the standing position. If I had the gun braced solidly, the shots were consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P2233-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The long scope is almost too much for the ARX 100 rail. That front sight isn&#x27;t coming up until the scope is removed.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The long scope is almost too much for the ARX 100 rail. That front sight isn&#8217;t coming up until the scope is removed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the money, this scope rocks. We haven&#8217;t even come close to exhausting its potential. We hauled it around in hard cases, in soft cases, and even tossed it loose into the back of the truck and it has held its zero perfectly. All for $249.95.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, I&#8217;d set it up on a dedicated long range AR, something like a Stag 3G, or a CMMG MK 4S. On a carbine, it feels like overkill. I&#8217;m not likely to do much hunting with a carbine. I&#8217;m not likely to put a scope on an AR, for that matter. I&#8217;m much more of red-dot fan. So this was a big change, and kind of a novelty, too. As soon as we get in a rifle that will allow us to do some hard core side-by-side testing, we&#8217;ll really break out its performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P22312-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The BDC system is easy to dial in at known distances, and each click is still .25 MOA at 100 yards.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The BDC system is easy to dial in at known distances, and each click is still .25 MOA at 100 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P22311-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The nobs are heavily knurled which helps when making adjustments. The larger knobs give you more grip, so you are less likely to turn too far when it\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The nobs are heavily knurled which helps when making adjustments. The larger knobs give you more grip, so you are less likely to turn too far when it moves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P22310-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"AR shots out to 600 yards? If the rifle is capable, why not? 600 yard shots are almost impossible to find in this neck of the woods.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AR shots out to 600 yards? If the rifle is capable, why not? 600 yard shots are almost impossible to find in this neck of the woods.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P2239-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The 4-12 dial is tighter than I&#x27;d like and isn&#x27;t easily adjusted from the shoulder. That is the only real complaint I have about the scope.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 4-12 dial is tighter than I&#8217;d like and isn&#8217;t easily adjusted from the shoulder. That is the only real complaint I have about the scope.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P2238-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"If you own multiple scopes, the Nikon line will be easy to identify thanks to their clear branding.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you own multiple scopes, the Nikon line will be easy to identify thanks to their clear branding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P2236-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"Adjustments in elevation can be made easily, thanks to the BDC reticle. The darker dots are 50 yard marks between open 100 yard markers.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adjustments in elevation can be made easily, thanks to the BDC reticle. The darker dots are 50 yard marks between open 100 yard markers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P2235-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"While some see the 4-12 as a long range scope, the P223 is even better for extreme close range accuracy.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While some see the 4-12 as a long range scope, the P223 is even better for extreme close range accuracy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/P2232-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"Our varied testing with the same scope showed that all guns are not created equal. The ARX was predictable out to 100 yards, but not much farther.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our varied testing with the same scope showed that all guns are not created equal. The ARX was predictable out to 100 yards, but not much farther.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-nikon-p223-still-made\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Nikon P223 still made?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Nikon left the riflescope business, telling dealers in December 2019, and the P223 was discontinued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-reticle-does-the-nikon-p223-have\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What reticle does the Nikon P223 have?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A BDC 600 with open circles for distances out to 600 yards, designed around 55 grain .223 loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-nikon-p223-first-or-second-focal-plane\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Nikon P223 first or second focal plane?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second focal plane.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nikon P223 4-12&#215;40 is an AR scope with a BDC 600 reticle and Rapid Action Turrets built around 55 grain .223 loads. 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