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Posted: 1/3/2003 7:50:13 AM EDT
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The Nightforce scopes are definitely clearer and brighter. You also get more range of adjustment in the erector system and better reticles. Plus, the NXS reticle illumination is very nice.
With that, though, you get a scope that is much heavier. Not all bad as they are tanks, but not the best scope for a "handy" rifle. IMHO, the NP-R2 reticle is the best reticle Nightforce makes for an all-round optic. It's faster to range than a mil-dot and the etched reticle is fine enough for precision aiming at long ranges. Not to say the Leupolds are bad scopes. I have many of them and use them alot. The M3 is one of my favorites as the fast-adjust elevation turret makes for quick, easy range settings. Besides, you will never be happy with just one scope anyway... Paul MSTN |
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Posted: 1/3/2003 8:09:07 AM EDT
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where can you get a good price on a night force scope?
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Posted: 1/3/2003 8:17:35 AM EDT
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SWFA is the best i have seen on line. I have seen some demo for sell at a show, but that is only about 50 dollars cheaper then the SWFA price.
Getting the NSX is on the back burner, since i have seen it, I want one on top of my Remington, since I currently are running the M3 tactical from Leupold, I am not in that much of a hurry for a NSX. I do have to admit, the NSX is a step above my M3, but like Paul have said, it is heavy. but durable is abother word you can use to describe this scope. |
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Posted: 1/5/2003 4:24:39 PM EDT
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I have a Night Force 3.5 - 15 X 56 on my Remington 700 Sendero .270 and I love it. I have always had cheep scopes ($100 $200 range) and read an article that put a thought in my mind. Would you put $50 Wal-Mart tires on your Corvette?
I was pretty happy with the accuracy of my Remington. When I put the Night Force on I was shooting 1-hole five shot groups and the adjustments were right on. I made a square by making a shot clicking right 6 clicks shot up 6 shot you get the point and it was right on. I don't know if that was luck but I'm happy. The problem that I know have is that I need a good variable power scope for my AR. (Presently have a Weaver K8 fixed power). So I have been considering trading the Night Force, but hate to loose it. If you can get one the get it. |
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Posted: 1/5/2003 4:25:53 PM EDT
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Think I would know how to spell cheap.
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Posted: 1/6/2003 1:13:14 AM EDT
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Thanks for the replies. I just wonder what all that extra money gets you. I mean the VariXIII LR appears to be a good scope, it is bright and clear. I really like the range finding recticle of the NF scope. More adjustment are great but does that warrant another $600-$700? I know Leupolds are tuff but how much more do you need? Convince me...
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Posted: 1/6/2003 5:50:24 PM EDT
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I got a deal on my Night Force so money was not that big an issue. Get what you want. I know a guy who swears by Leupold and he shoots ALOT.
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