Question: What is the go-to short range BR fixed scope these days ?

[GT Accuracy]

Just curious what you guys think... I haven't kept up on SR BR like I should be

 

[LHSmith]

Still campaign with LCS's ( 3 on 3 guns) But I believe the NF 42x seems to be the most sought after in my region.

 

[762plinker]

i think the selection is not correct.
ask bart a lite gun can be built with a heavier scope.
i have a nf42 on mine

 

[SSeal]

45x45 sightron isn't a bad option.

 

[Bronsin]

Most I shoot against are using NF. I like my March way better than the Leupold. No opinion on Valdada. Never looked through one.

 

[Bryan Z.]

March 48 High Master with Lou Murdica reticle (LR)

 

[jackieschmidt]

For a 10.5 pound LV rifle, the March 48 High Master. For the 13.5 HV class, especially VFS, I like the 15x55 Night Force. I prefer a regular cross hair retical.

The Vadada’s are great, but need to be higher magnification.

 

[R.Morehouse]

I don't have any of those listed. But if I were to choose one, it would be the March. I use a March EPZ, it is kind of like a fixed power but different.......Worth a look, for sure.

Regards
Rick

 

[Lkwebb]

I have the Leupold 45x very clear but mirage is a pain

 

[Tim Singleton]

I began changing over to March 48 end of last year from Valdada 40. I found myself wishing for a little more power.
The valdada is rock solid good scope. I also have a couple older March 40s that are great scopes

 

[AlNyhus]

Sightron's ED 36 & 45 are very nice.

 

[JimPag]

Just curious what you guys think... I haven't kept up on SR BR like I should be

In IBS SR score the NF Comp 42 wins hands down. There are many more using that scope than the other 3. The March 48X is actually a 50x and I'm sure Lou can back up what I'm saying. March's old 50's got such bad ink that March didn't want to say that the new HM 48 was actually a 50. I agree about the Valdada's, nice scope, really super Schott German glass and 7 layer coating but IMO underpowered. I have 5 48'S and still use 3 of the old 50's and they do the job.

 

[Shooter13]

In IBS SR score the NF Comp 42 wins hands down.

The 42 is actually heavier than the 15-55 as I'm sure you know. So why the 42? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[gunnermhr]

The 42 is actually heavier than the 15-55 as I'm sure you know. So why the 42? Inquiring minds want to know!

I think you've been given some bad information

 

[Gman]

The 42 is actually heavier than the 15-55 as I'm sure you know. So why the 42? Inquiring minds want to know!

They are talking about the straight 42 power NF Comp, not the variable 12-42x BR or NXS.

 

[JimPag]

They are talking about the straight 42 power NF Comp, not the variable 12-42x BR or NXS.

Exactly. Frankie the 21oz straight 42 COMP, not the 35+ ounce BENCHREST 12-42x56 boat anchor.

 

[BartsBullets]

In short range group you’ll see a good bit of March, Valdada 36 and 40s, some NF 42s and a few Leupolds.

Personally I’d stick with a March or Valdada.

Bart

 

[john 800]

In short range group you’ll see a good bit of March, Valdada 36 and 40s, some NF 42s and a few Leupolds.

Personally I’d stick with a March or Valdada.

Bart

What makes you recommend those over the others?

 

[BartsBullets]

What makes you recommend those over the others?

Because they hold point of aim.

Bart

 

[john 800]

Because they hold point of aim.

Bart

Thats a nice quality for a scope to have. We all like pretty image quality bit it doesn’t mean much without tracking and holding point of aim