nightforce reticle?

[msu33]

Trying to decide on a night force reticle. I am going to use this scope on a hunting rifle/ long range target rifle. I am looking at the NP-R1 and the NP-R2. I want to be able to make long range shots on game, and even longer shots on paper. Which is better for my intended use?

Thanks

 

[Preacher]

Ranging reticules are fine if the target is the exact size all the time, but few are....
I prefer the NP-2DD and a really good range finder, and will click up to the distance..

 

[msu33]

Well, thats something else to think about. I like the idea of the NP-2DD, but it is hard to pull the trigger on a reticle you have never seen. All i have used are simple duplex reticles.

I like that the 2DD is for flat shooting cartridges. This will be going on my custom 257 weatherby....so It fits that category.

Also, is the zero stop worth the extra $200?

 

[savageboy]

I 2nd the NP2DD. I had a 8-32x then went to 12-42x. You can see them on their website

 

[msu33]

Yeah, i checked them out on their website. Still hard to judge how you will like a reticle till you actually are staring through the scope.

The description on the website says its for varmint hunting. Still a good reticle for large game? I imagine it would be.

Any thoughts about the zero stop?

Thanks

 

[Preacher]

I use the NP2-DD on my deer rifles and also on a Antelope XP-100 pistol with out a problem...
I wouldn't spend the money for the zero stop, but I remember where it's at @100 yards
by the way the numbers set on the dial..

 

[sscoyote]

Hey Preacher, you should've been at the www.moaguns.com long-range shooting match we just had in Sundance, WY. Lots of prizes and events at the match this year. Wish i could've been competitive at the roving field course with this rig--

22-250/15" McGowen/65 JLK Low Drag at 3230 mv. I have the NP-R1 in it and love it. Had this rig's drop chart down pat but on the 1st tgt. the trigger failed on me due to some stock work i'd performed recently, that may have caused a problem with the trigger. Shoots well though at ~0.5-0.75.

 

[SongdogHunter]

the new velocity rectile looks nice Thinking it may end up on my 6.5 x47L

SDH

 

[chadjamesr]

I have both the NP-R1 and NP-R2 reticles on my NXS scopes. I prefer the NP-R1 for my 3.5 x 15X as the NP-R2 looks too busy at 15 power. On my 5.5 x 22X, I prefer the NP-R1 as 1MOA can cover a lot of space on 22 power at 500 yards.

I like both reticles when I'm shooting prairie dogs as it is easy to see impact if I miss judge the wind or drop and then make the correction in my clicks.

The zero stop is made more for tactical shooting when you don't have time to look at the setting the elevation is at (due to time or darkness). As I look at my knobs when I adjust them, I didn't feel the extra $200 was worth spending.

Hope this helps.

 

[SongdogHunter]

There was a gentleman On snipershide a while back that was selling multiple thickness plastic washers that you could stack inside the turret to make your own zero stop for like $5.00. Need to see if i still have mine...

SDH

 

[bighornbob]

How does a reticle with half the horizontal lines look "too busy" at 15 power?

 

[Dgd6mm]

bighornbob, that was my exact thought for I have both the np-r1 and the np-r2.

 

[bighornbob]

I just ordered the velocity plex in the high velocity version. I am putting it on a custom 300 RUM for hunting. I will reduce the weight of my rig by 3/4 of a pound by replacing the 5.5-22x50 with NP-R2 reticle with the 2.5-10x32. Depends on type of hunting you are doing to choose a reticle. NP-R2 is great for prairie dogs and big game alike. Long range shooting you may prefer the more precise NP-R1. The ranging reticles are a thing of the past in my opinion. We all carry a 4- 6 oz range finder which is much more accurate than trying to fit the chest of a deer or neck of an elk in a circle. Better yet fill half the circle with a standing prairie dog. These reticles are not for me. I have one currently and have never used it in the real hunting enviroment. Bob

 

[msu33]

Thanks for you input Bighorn.

I do have one of those range finding devices you speak of..... So I may not go with the the R1 or R2.

You bring up a good point about weight. I was on the ropes about that, but since this is a target/hunting rig, I still may go with the heavier scope for the target aspect.

 

[dmg264]

I have used the R1, the R2 and the NP2DD. They all have there pros and cons but for me I prefer the NP R1 for an all around reticle. The biggest reason that I like the R1 is the 2 moa windage hash mark. I like to hold off for windage and the R2 5 moa windage hash marks are to coarse for me to use accurately.

Now don't get me wrong, I use a range finder, but with the R1 and the R2 you do have the option for ranging if the need arises. With some practice it might surprise you how accurate ranging can be when using a good ranging reticle.

Another thing I like about the R1 is making follow up shots and sighting in. If you can see your first shot all you have to do is read the reticle and make your adjustments and your second shot is dead on.

 

[42769vette]

i like the np-r1 recticle on guns