NightForce 8-32x or 12-42??

[Senderofan]

Good Afternoon All:

I'm in the process of having one of my rifles converted more into a LG configuration for 1000 yard BR shooting. I currently have an IOR 6-24X...that I'll be selling to fund the purchase of a new scope. I've been kicking around whether I should get the 8-32X BR NightForce or the 12-42X. I already have an 8-32X on another rifle and have been very pleased...but that rifle is more of a varmint rig. I'm wondering if I can use the whole 42X?? And, if I'll potentially run out of adjustments?? I ran some data on Exbal...looks like I need about 25 m.o.a come ups to reach 1K from a 100 yard zero with the estimates of my new round, 6.5mm-08 Ackley Improved or .260 Remington Improved with a 40 degree shoulder.) I have a 20 m.o.a one piece base already.

Any insight form those of you in the know would be greatly appreciated!! I'll apologize if I don't respond immediately to further questions...my wife, kids and I are leaving early in the morning for a weeks vacation...fishing.

Thanks in advance,

Wayne

 

[billmo]

Wanye, I have,2) 12 X 42 Nightforce DD reticle and I use 42 X sometimes when mirage is not running crazy but most of the time I leave it at 22 X where the range dot for 500 and 600 yds. is accurate. I shoot alot but I have no credentials as a BR competition shooter. Bill

 

[alf]

My light and heavy 1000yd guns both started out with the 8X32 BR DD's.
They now wear 12X42's with the Davis booster.
I haven't taken them off 42 yet at 600 or 1000.

Al

 

[Senderofan]

Thanks guys for the replies....I've used my 8-32x BR at 32 power shooting Pd's out to 850 yards. I didn't have any complaints...even with mirage. Guess perhaps I should seriously consider the 12-42X?

Thanks Again,

Wayne

 

[Senderofan]

Donovan:

Thanks for the info. I guess since I already have an 8-32x...I should move up to the 12-42x....that way I have options. Will have to get the reticle changed on the 8-32x...I've got the NP-1RR.....it's a very busy reticle...probably shouldn't have gotten that one...since I use a laser range finder anyway.

Thanks again,

Wayne

 

[Preacher]

It never hurts to have that extra power just in case...
I've upgraded all mine to the 12x42 with the DD reticule,
except for a 12x42 Mil Dot I found in the safe on my 6mm Ackley the other day.
Coulda sworn I traded them all off a while ago........

 

[NorthFork]

I look at it this way you can always come down to 32 power but you cant go up to 42 power if you don't have it.

 

[niceone]

wat ret for a 1000 yards