Nikon introduces the P-300 BLK scope.

[motoman]

I may have to pick one of these up for my 2nd .300BLK build.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/02/25/nikon-p-300-blk-scope-for-300-aac-blackout/

Nikon is the latest company to roll out a specific bit of gear designed around the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge. The P-300 is a rifle scope that is specifically designed for AR-style rifles chambered for the 300 BLK round.

The new Nikon P-300 is a 2-7×32 scope that uses a new reticle that is calibrated to work with both sub- and supersonic ammo. The reticle is called BDC SuperSub, and it is has open circle aiming points every 100 yards up to 600 yards with hashmarks indicating 50 yard increments.

The glass is multicoated and is said to provide up to 98% light transmission. The scope is waterproof and fogproof. It comes with a lifetime warranty.

“When you look at what the .300 Blackout cartridge can do in terms of effectiveness, it really is an amazing caliber. Nikon is excited to jump into the mix and give shooters a riflescope that was designed from the ground up to match the ballistic profiles of .300 AAC Blackout,” said Jon LaCorte, senior product marketing manager of Nikon Sport Optics.

MSRP on the new Nikon P-300 is $199.95.

[CJ]

Interesting.... But I can't imagine someone wanting magnification on a .300blk.

[GSXRK5]

Interesting.... But I can't imagine someone wanting magnification on a .300blk.

This is what I wondered? I want a 10.5 barrel and that's only good for what 200-300 yards?

[CJ]

This is what I wondered? I want a 10.5 barrel and that's only good for what 200-300 yards?

You got me, I don't know. I personally don't like (or see the need for) magnification within 300 yards.

[YALE]

Those of us with glasses don't mind it at all.

[Sleeper]

Yup not everyone is as badass as cj. Ill take 3-9any day of the week fir anything I shoot past 200

[CJ]

Yup not everyone is as badass as cj. Ill take 3-9any day of the week fir anything I shoot past 200

I feel it sacrifices too much situation awareness. When you're dealing with a 7-9" barrel, 300 yards is not where on the target, it's hitting the paper. And you don't need magnification for that. I don't think I'm overestimating the skill of your average shooting in saying anyone with 30 minutes of practice can shoot a 12" group at 300 yards without magnification.

[Moose242]

I think the ideal setup on a 300blk gun would be an eotech with a quick detach/side flipping magnifier.

[gat0r]

This is what I wondered? I want a 10.5 barrel and that's only good for what 200-300 yards?

8" barrel w/ suppressor can hit out to 750 yds w/ proper holdover

[dee]

Why have external target knobs if it has a bdc reticle? I'm in agreement with dohctr on this an eotech or aimpoint would be perfect for the 300 since shooting any farther than 250 with it is not practical.

[GSXRK5]

8" barrel w/ suppressor can hit out to 750 yds w/ proper holdover

Not bad! Not sure what barrel length I wanna buy yet. Which is why I ask!

[svauto-erotic855]

8" barrel w/ suppressor can hit out to 750 yds w/ proper holdover

In this example proper hold over would be around 6 to 8 feet at that range. Gauging distance at that range is beyond the skills of most shooters.

[CJ]

In this example proper hold over would be around 6 to 8 feet at that range. Gauging distance at that range is beyond the skills of most shooters.

It's more like 90 feet.

[svauto-erotic855]

It's more like 90 feet.

No shit? I thought that 300blk was around 2300fps at the muzzle and just grabbed that holdover number out of my ass. It sounds like a mortar.

[CJ]

No shit? I thought that 300blk was around 2300fps at the muzzle and just grabbed that holdover number out of my ass. It sounds like a mortar.

I'm referencing subsonic since he was referring to 750 yards suppressed, if you let the projectile go transonic it tends to cavitate and deviate making it less accurate, I presume he's talking about subsonic rounds. A 230gr .308 projectile with a muzzle velocity of 1000fps has approx 90 feet of drop at 750 yards. For 2300fps you're talking about super light projectiles like 110gr, which I can't imagine would have reasonable accuracy at that kind of range.




Assuming you do, and best possible circumstance you're looking at a 50ft drop. But, like I said a subsonic 230gr would be much more accurate, even with nearly twice the drop.