Nikon Announces Prostaff 7 30mm Riflescope

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posted on August 20, 2015
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Nikon Sport Optics has announced the release of its all-new Prostaff 7 Riflescope series. Featuring a 30mm main body dude, the Prostaff 7 is designed to provide a wider maximum internal adjustment range, which should make dialing in the elevation and windage adjustments for long-range shots easier.

undefinedA 4-time zoom ratio is offered on a ll models. Each magnification is offered with either a Nikoplex or BDC reticle. The BDC reticle utilizes a unique set of circles as aiming points for various ranges and is meant to be used with Nikon's Spot On Ballistic Match Technology. The Spot On program provides users with exact aiming points on the BDC reticle for any load or ammunition at a specified range. It contains the ballistic information for more than 5,000 different loads. and can even be used with custom handloads.

The Prostaff 7 line also carries some of Nikon's standard riflescope features, including generous eye relief, quick focus eyepiece and ¼-inch click-stop adjustments. Side Focus parallax adjustment is also featured on the 3-12x42, 4-16x42 and 4-16x50 models and a sunshade is included with 4-16x42 and 4-16x50 models.

For more information, go to NikonSportOptics.com.

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