Posted July 30, 2019 8:00 pm by Comments

By Rex Nanorum

Nikon M-Tactical 3-12x42SF Riflescope
Nikon M-Tactical 3-12x42SF Riflescope

U.S.A.-(Ammoland.com)- Launched in 2018, Nikon Sport Optics’ M-Tactical line is designed to provide a high level of optical quality and toughness at a mid-level price. While I enjoyed testing Nikon’s 6-24x Black FX1000 optic recently, that optic comes in at twice the price of this one. Does the more budget-oriented M-Tactical hold up? Lets get after it and find out.

Nikon M-Tactical 3-12x42SF Riflescope

Here are the M-Tactical’s tech specs, as provided by Nikon:

  • Magnification: 3-12x
  • Tube diameter: 30mm
  • Objective diameter: 42mm
  • Weight: 20.5 ounces
  • Overall length: 13.1″
  • Waterproof/fogproof/shockproof
  • Reticle: MK-1 MRAD
  • Side focus parralax adjustment knob
  • Multi-coated lens
  • Second focal plane
  • Aircraft grade aluminum tube
  • Lifetime repair/replacement

Nikon also included an M-Tactical 30mm scope mount, a 1-piece aluminum alloy mount.

Nikon M-Tactical 3-12x42SF Riflescope
Nikon M-Tactical 3-12x42SF Riflescope

The M-Tactical was mounted on an LV Seven Weapon Systems AR, chambered in .300 blackout. I’ve had this out to the range a number of times, here’s what I think.

First off, I want to mention how clear the glass is. Nikon has loads of experience in optical glass, and it shows. …Read the Rest

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