How to know which NF comp 15-55 have zero stop

[DngBat7]

Was wondering how to know which 15-55 NF comps have zero stop and which ones don’t. I don’t have it in hand, so is there something with the turrets s or something that can help me identify from a pic?


Thanks

 

[shoot4fun]

First year 15-55 known as 2013 model has capped turrets and they are 5 MOA per rotation. Also, there were silver ones produced that year as well and I don't think any of the ZS models were ever done in silver.
The ZS model has 10 MOA per rotation, uncapped (tactical style) turrets.

 

[DngBat7]

First year 15-55 known as 2013 model has capped turrets and they are 5 MOA per rotation. Also, there were silver ones produced that year as well and I don't think any of the ZS models were ever done in silver.
The ZS model has 10 MOA per rotation, uncapped (tactical style) turrets.

Cool. Thank you. That’s exactly what I was looking for

 

[ShtrRdy]

Another thing to look at on a Nightforce scope to determined if it has a zero stop is the top of the elevation turret is beveled around the edge. Non zero stop elevation turret is flat across the top.

 

[dcali]

I believe (not positive) that the 2014 model came with larger numbers on the turrets, or one of them (it came with 2 turret caps) was.

 

[DngBat7]

First year 15-55 known as 2013 model has capped turrets and they are 5 MOA per rotation. Also, there were silver ones produced that year as well and I don't think any of the ZS models were ever done in silver.
The ZS model has 10 MOA per rotation, uncapped (tactical style) turrets.

If the 2013 had capped turrets, I am assuming you would see the threads at the bottom of the turret for the cap? Which would be the tall tail sign?

 

[shoot4fun]

If the 2013 had capped turrets, I am assuming you would see the threads at the bottom of the turret for the cap? Which would be the tall tail sign?

The turrets on the non zero stop model are what I call target type. They are rather plain, straight and small numbers. The ZS models have larger numbering and resemble the turrets of todays tactical style scopes.
Not 100% on your question about the cap threads. but seems logical.

 

[shoot4fun]

If the 2013 had capped turrets, I am assuming you would see the threads at the bottom of the turret for the cap? Which would be the tall tail sign?

Take a look at the pics in this ad. It is a ZS model.

SOLD - Nightforce competition C512 ZERO STOP 15-55x52mm CTR-3 $1950.00

Nightforce competition 15-55x52mm CTR-3 Zero Stop Model C512 CTR-3 includes sunshade, screw in scope caps and original box. Scope is on excellent condition. $1950.00 shipped. Not interested in trades.

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[DngBat7]

Take a look at the pics in this ad. It is a ZS model.

SOLD - Nightforce competition C512 ZERO STOP 15-55x52mm CTR-3 $1950.00

Nightforce competition 15-55x52mm CTR-3 Zero Stop Model C512 CTR-3 includes sunshade, screw in scope caps and original box. Scope is on excellent condition. $1950.00 shipped. Not interested in trades.

forum.accurateshooter.com

I found this online. I am assuming that this is what non zero stop look like

 

[shoot4fun]

I found this online. I am assuming that this is what non zero stop look like

Yes, and that is the cover beside it on the left side of pic.

 

[DngBat7]

Not to keep beating this thread to death, but is a non zero stop 15-55 worth buying at a good price? Is the clarity the same? Any real disadvantage?

 

[shoot4fun]

Not to keep beating this thread to death, but is a non zero stop 15-55 worth buying at a good price? Is the clarity the same? Any real disadvantage?

Having owned both, I don't think the clarity is any different on either model.
I do think the 2013 (nonZS) models are less desirable than the ZS model. In fact, and I think many would agree, if given a choice between a 2013 15-55 and the 12-42 Benchrest model many would go with the 12-42.

 

[buckeye68]

Not to keep beating this thread to death, but is a non zero stop 15-55 worth buying at a good price? Is the clarity the same? Any real disadvantage?

The only advantage is one has zero stop and the other doesn’t. It really depends if you need zero stop or not.
If I can find a really good deal on an older model without zero stop, I would buy it and put it on my 22 bench gun.