Night force scope

[kochie]

I have a NXS 8 x 32 NF to put on my 22 CM new built but damn it adds a lot of weight. Is there other options out there that would be lighter & won’t break the bank ? Probably not huh !!

 

[WAMBO]

This is what I used when my rifle wouldn't make LG weight with a Nightforce.

SIII Long Range 8-32x56

Built for precision target shooting applications up to and exceeding 1000 yards. The Sightron SIII 8-32x56 Long Range rifle scope delivers superior optics and accuracy when it counts.

sightron.com

 

[kochie]

This is what I used when my rifle wouldn't make LG weight with a Nightforce.

SIII Long Range 8-32x56

Built for precision target shooting applications up to and exceeding 1000 yards. The Sightron SIII 8-32x56 Long Range rifle scope delivers superior optics and accuracy when it counts.

sightron.com

Ok thanks heard good things about them scopes .

 

[B23]

If you're dialing I'd stay with the NF because when it comes to tracking, returning to and holding a zero, NF is rock solid and second to none but if you're holdover shooting and just want to use the reticle I'm sure there are numerous scopes out there that'll get you in to a lighter weight optic I'd just make sure whatever you decide on is known for holding zero.

 

[kochie]

If you're dialing I'd stay with the NF because when it comes to tracking, returning to and holding a zero, NF is rock solid and second to none but if you're holdover shooting and just want to use the reticle I'm sure there are numerous scopes out there that'll get you in to a lighter weight optic I'd just make sure whatever you decide on is known for holding zero.

Yes you’re right getting older memory isn’t what it used to be so I write down hold over and tape it to my stock .

 

[muleystalker]

Ok thanks heard good things about them scopes .

I believe one of the site sponsors just listed a sale he is having on Sitrons, I thought I saw it yesterday.

 

[K22]

You would be amazed at what a simple duplex, 3 x 9 Leupold (old days) can do in the field in the hands of a capable rifleman and hunter.

 

[3Ackleys]

This is what I used when my rifle wouldn't make LG weight with a Nightforce.

SIII Long Range 8-32x56

Built for precision target shooting applications up to and exceeding 1000 yards. The Sightron SIII 8-32x56 Long Range rifle scope delivers superior optics and accuracy when it counts.

sightron.com

I have both.
NF NX8- 28.6 oz
Sightron 26.5 oz

 

[Kracken McGraw]

This is what I used when my rifle wouldn't make LG weight with a Nightforce.

SIII Long Range 8-32x56

Built for precision target shooting applications up to and exceeding 1000 yards. The Sightron SIII 8-32x56 Long Range rifle scope delivers superior optics and accuracy when it counts.

sightron.com

Get a 6-24x50 model, a much better all-around scope.

 

[WAMBO]

Get a 6-24x50 model, a much better all-around scope.

I agree with that for a non competition application, I have that one on my LR hunting rifle.

 

[WAMBO]

SOLD - Sightron 8-32x56 MOA Scope - New Scope Never Mounted - SPF

For Sale is a new in the box Sightron rifle scope. I changed my mind on project rifle so can use money on other projects Asking $875.00 shipped.

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[MTSLW]

If you can find a used March they are great medium weight scopes! Sightron’s are pretty solid as well.

 

[762willdo]

5-30x56 Long-Range Scope - Match Pro | Bushnell

Match Pro ED 5-30x56 scope features expanded magnification range from 5x all the way up to a class-leading 30x & increased objective lens size to 56mm.

www.bushnell.com

 

[kochie]

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5-30x56 Long-Range Scope - Match Pro | Bushnell

Match Pro ED 5-30x56 scope features expanded magnification range from 5x all the way up to a class-leading 30x & increased objective lens size to 56mm.

www.bushnell.com

ok guys thanks all good information.

 

[Gman]

My bad, I just realized the OP has a NX8, my mind saw NXS that's why I mentioned the Sightron, the NXS's are around 34 ozs.

Sucks getting old.

The OP's original add says NXS on my computer.

Just sayin'.

 

[kochie]

The OP's original add says NXS on my computer.

Just sayin'.

How about Zeiss ?

 

[Gman]

How about Zeiss ?

I have no idea what you mean. I just let WAMBO know that your original post said NXS not NX8.

 

[JEFFPPC]

If you're dialing I'd stay with the NF because when it comes to tracking, returning to and holding a zero, NF is rock solid and second to none but if you're holdover shooting and just want to use the reticle I'm sure there are numerous scopes out there that'll get you in to a lighter weight optic I'd just make sure whatever you decide on is known for holding zero.

Wrong. Every NF I returned was for tracking issues. All scopes can have this problem. This is a fake news statement. I ran 4 GEs for several years shooting multiple distances, never had an issue. Does this mean Vortex never fails in this issue. Of course not. All manufactured products experience failures, Same with all brands.

 

[kochie]

Wrong. Every NF I returned was for tracking issues. All scopes can have this problem. This is a fake news statement. I ran 4 GEs for several years shooting multiple distances, never had an issue. Does this mean Vortex never fails in this issue. Of course not. All manufactured products experience failures, Same with all brands.

Spot on jeffppc all products have problems .

 

[JEFFPPC]

Spot on jeffppc all products have problems .

Yes, what is important is how the builder stands behind their product. Since I have gotten into airguns I have seen a lot of brands of scopes in the 500.00 range that I never heard of. Are the optics as good as our 3000.00 scopes. Technically no, but in 95% of shooting they will suffice. I have gotten a real education on overkill. And on springers they are getting abused more so than on most pbs( powder burners). Now can you see bullets 6mm holes at 500 yds with these, I don't know because none of mine go over 24x. But I just put one on a 22br I hunt groundhogs and I bet for that purpose it works fine, I will report. In the last couple years Chinese optics have come a long ways but some of these scopes come from Japan and the Philippines. I remember just a few years ago shooters laughing at Accurate Powders. I know I tried to sell some at a Natl Event, guys laughed. Now all of a sudden it's just fine. Perceptions.