Thread: BDC or build a DOPE?

Thought you lot would be the best people to ask this,

I'm looking the stretch the legs on my AR with the purchase of a Nikon M223 4-12X42 scope which is offered in two variants.

First in a BDC graduated to 600m so zero at 100? and use the scale to engage from there, second is a standard Nikoplex reticle with a target turret.

On the second variant I guess its zero at what distance you prefer and use the turret to adjust range from there.

Ok so those are the options and now the main question is how many of you use BDCs and how many build whats known as a DOPE for your rifle?

From what I've been told it's better to build a DOPE and adjust to the range to give a dead on hold instead of using the holdover on the BDC.

Thoughts and opinions (from experience) would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Dan.