This guide details the process of transforming a budget-friendly Ruger American Predator into a precision hunting rifle. Expert Joe Kurtenbach from American Rifleman outlines steps including stock replacement with a Boyds Prairie Hunter, action bedding with Brownells Acraglas, and the addition of a Nikon Monarch 3 scope and Andy's Leather Rhodesian sling. The build focuses on enhancing carry comfort and long-range accuracy for hunting applications.
This guide details the critical differences between First Focal Plane (FFP) and Second Focal Plane (SFP) rifle scopes, emphasizing how FFP reticles scale with magnification for consistent holdovers at any power. Practical demonstrations on an outdoor shooting range highlight the point-of-impact shift common in SFP scopes versus the stability of FFP. The video also showcases the tactical application of an FFP scope with a BDC Distance Lock reticle for rapid engagement.
This video provides an in-depth review of the Nikon Monarch 3 rifle scope and the Nikon ProStaff 7i rangefinder. The reviewers discuss the scope's hunting-style design, clarity comparable to Trijicon glass, and its 3-12x magnification. They highlight features like the BDC reticle, zero-set turrets, and side parallax adjustment. The ProStaff 7i rangefinder is praised for its 1200-yard rating, angular correction, and waterproof construction. The video also touches on the Nikon Spot On system for ballistic calculations.
This video tests the accuracy of Wolf Gold 223 Remington ammunition against PMC Bronze at 50 yards. The instructor emphasizes managing barrel heat between shot strings and compares group sizes. The results suggest comparable performance between the two ammunition types for AR-15 platforms, with group sizes around an inch or slightly under, accounting for potential shooter variability.
This guide, presented by Trevor B., a Hunting Expert from OpticsPlanet, details how to select the appropriate Nikon riflescope based on hunting needs. It covers magnification ranges for different game, reticle options like BDC, the utility of the Spot On ballistic software, and considerations for objective lens size and turret types. The video also highlights platform-specific series for shotguns and AR platforms.
This video showcases the Nikon Monarch 3 Series Binocular, highlighting its features for hunters, backpackers, and birdwatchers. Key features discussed include silver alloy phase corrected prisms, fully multicoated lenses, multi-click turn and slide eyecups, generous eye relief for eyeglass wearers, a rugged polycarbonate body with ergonomic design, tripod adaptability, and waterproof/fogproof construction. The product is available for purchase at OpticsPlanet.
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