Nikon P-223 3x32 on Winchester .44 magnum?

[rondog]

I'm thinking about taking my Nikon P-223 off my AR for a little while, and putting it on my Winchester 94AE .44 Mag. carbine, just for a little short-range use. Does anybody know if that scope would be OK with the heavier recoil of the .44 mag? It's the little 3x32 model, should be dandy for <100yd. deer use if the recoil won't kill it.

[popper]

I have a Nikon on my 308 AR, SIL has 1 on his 336 308MX. My 336 30/30 has a bushnell. Shouldn't be a problem.

[larrupin]

Hey Ron dog did you wind up trying this?
I love the compact size of that Nikon p223 scope and was thinking about trying it on a lever action myself.

Thanks
Larrupin

[rondog]

Hey Ron dog did you wind up trying this?
I love the compact size of that Nikon p223 scope and was thinking about trying it on a lever action myself.

Thanks
Larrupin

No, I didn't. I ended up using my Dad's old Bushnell 4x Banner. I thought it wasn't any good until I cleaned it up and tried it, it's actually perfect for that Trapper and shall reside on it forever now.

The Nikon will stay on my AR, where it was meant to be. But it should work well on a levergun IMO.