Nielson and new March 10-60x52mm Scope Shine in Sacramento
Here it is folks, the March 10-60x52mm, the most powerful premium zoom rifle-scope ever offered to the public. There are three prototypes now in the United States. One is on Don Nielson’s 6.5×47 Lapua Bench gun. He shot that rifle this weekend in Sacramento at a 600-yard match in Heavy Gun class (though the rifle is light enough to shoot in Light Class). Don’s results speak for themselves–Don finished first in HG Agg., LG Agg., HG Score (283-3X), 2-Gun Score (421-3X), and 2-Gun Aggregate (3.0xx”). The HG score, 2-Gun score, and 2-Gun Agg are all new NBRSA records for the new target with its tiny 1.2″ X-Ring.
Yep, that’s a pretty good showing for a scope in its first-ever match (and yes, you have to credit Don’s great shooting as well). The March showed itself to be very reliable and repeatable. The big question we had “can it resolve 6mm bullet holes at 600 yards?” was answered with a resounding “Yes!”. Don tells us that, with the 10-60x March “he could see bullet holes very well in the white.” In the light blue section of the target, holes were harder to see but Don could still clearly see where his group was forming up.
We’re pleased to see that the zoom March offers 60 MOA of elevation–good enough for 1000 yards. The scope has a 52mm objective, 30mm main tube, 40 MOA of windage, and weighs 24.8 ounces (704 grams). It has a side-focus parallax control, 1/8-MOA clicks, and focuses from 50 yards to infinity. Currently, the only reticle choice is a 1/16-MOA dot, but that could change with production models. Apart from its anticipated $2500-$2600 price, the only negative concern we have with the new March scope is the exit pupil. Even with a generous 52mm front objective, the exit pupil is under 1mm at 60-power. That’s very small and will make head/eye position very critical when using the March at full magnification. The top photo below shows the March on Don’s trademark orange rifle.
The March is very nice. However, I think the extra large Mirage Shield is more within my budget limitations.
EDITOR: Gerry–Glad you noticed that. Quite a few guys out guys are experimenting with Super-sized shields after Jerry Tierney noted their effectiveness in a previous Daily Bulletin.
Big shields can even help with iron sights rifles. Robert Whitley uses a large-sized shield on his 6mmAR “spacegun” and he says it “makes a big difference during rapid-fire stages. Having iron sights doesn’t alter the fact that you have heat waves pouring off that barrel.”
Needs a sunshade and I don’t like those cheap capped adjustments.
There should a sealed external turret for elevation. Give the caps to Nikon or someone.
It would be nice also(for the money), if it was threaded to accept Alumina flip-up lens covers. They are the best.
With that it would match a Leupold Mk4/M1 at least.
Where can I get the side clamp on tapered base on Don’s rifle.
I would like to know where to purchase this scope. Thanks, Penny Dean 603-230-9999
Where can you get one in the UK, If any one know,s please email jgibb@jgibb.karoo.co.uk