Scope and reticle in American sniper movie

[marwitz89]

Maybe it's just because I'm researching nightforce competition scopes right now but the reticle on the sniper rifle in American sniper sure looks like the fcr-1 reticle offered by nightforce. Any one else see this or know what scope and reticle it is?

 

[abishai]

Only caught a glimpse on the preview , Glass looked to be NXS

 

[michaelnel]

I am reading the book, and Chris Kyle said in it that he used Nightforce scopes.

 

[JRS]

The Nightforce "contract" scopes used by our forces are made exclusively for the military. They are the NXS models in 2.5-10x24, 3.5-15x50, and 5.5-22x56. They contain features not available to the general public.

 

[Sniper338]

The Nightforce "contract" scopes used by our forces are made exclusively for the military. They are the NXS models in 2.5-10x24, 3.5-15x50, and 5.5-22x56. They contain features not available to the general public.

well thats a dang waste... thats why Ive never bought a nightforce. They dont offer stuff i need in a scope that ive ever seen... i havent contacted them to see if i can get one of the military ones though... i had an email about them at one time though... ill have to check to see if i can find it again...

 

[JRS]

well thats a dang waste... thats why Ive never bought a nightforce. They dont offer stuff i need in a scope that ive ever seen... i havent contacted them to see if i can get one of the military ones though... i had an email about them at one time though... ill have to check to see if i can find it again...

You have me curious, what "stuff" do you need that they don't offer?
Thanks ahead of time,
Donovan

Good question Donovan We certainly don't need the kind of ruggedness that goes into the contract scopes, nor will we get the Schott glass. At least not for a price most are willing to pay!

 

[thekriebles]

well thats a dang waste... thats why Ive never bought a nightforce. They dont offer stuff i need in a scope that ive ever seen... i havent contacted them to see if i can get one of the military ones though... i had an email about them at one time though... ill have to check to see if i can find it again...

You have me curious, what "stuff" do you need that they don't offer?
Thanks ahead of time,
Donovan

I'm curious with Donovan and JRS as well. What else are you seeking in a scope that Nightforce hasn't offered?

 

[Matt in Virginia]

[/quote]Good question Donovan We certainly don't need the kind of ruggedness that goes into the contract scopes, nor will we get the Schott glass. At least not for a price most are willing to pay!
[/quote]

JRS,
Do you actually know what the differences are between "contract" scopes and their civilian cousins?

Regards, Matt Garrett.

 

[Joe Salt]

We get the 55X The Military doesn't want that kind of power, Most of the time there shooting maybe 600 at the most. The 1000 yard stuff is only if they need to. The other thing you can do that they do is mount a red dot sight on the scope for the up close and personal shots. And it also serves to line up the scope for far away shots. I'd like nothing better to shoot with some of the Snipers on their Course to qualify. But To damn old now.

Joe salt

 

[JRS]

Good question Donovan We certainly don't need the kind of ruggedness that goes into the contract scopes, nor will we get the Schott glass. At least not for a price most are willing to pay!
[/quote]

JRS,
Do you actually know what the differences are between "contract" scopes and their civilian cousins?

Regards, Matt Garrett.
[/quote]Yes, I do

 

[Sniper338]

Ive yet to find a nxs in first focal plane. Only the beast. Which the beast doesnt look bad. I use steiner military and schmidt and bender pm2 both with msr reticles for quick ranging. I can order their federal gov stuff though. Ill have to check it out.

 

[Raythemanroe]

In his book he said he used Nightforce, I believe it was a 32x on his 300 wm.



Ray

 

[marwitz89]

Can anyone identify the exact reticle he is using?

 

[Quinc]

internet firearm movie database has all the info you need.
http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/American_Sniper

 

[marwitz89]

internet firearm movie database has all the info you need.
http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/American_Sniper

That does not state what reticle he used on the nightforce...

 

[JRS]

What was available to hollywood and used during filming, is quite different from real life :

 

[marwitz89]

Understandable but can anyone identify the reticle used during filming?

 

[Geno C]

Ive yet to find a nxs in first focal plane. Only the beast. Which the beast doesnt look bad. I use steiner military and schmidt and bender pm2 both with msr reticles for quick ranging. I can order their federal gov stuff though. Ill have to check it out.

The F1 has been around for a few years and they are releasing the 5-25 and a 4-16 ATACR in FFP also this year.

 

[people]

Ive yet to find a nxs in first focal plane. Only the beast. Which the beast doesnt look bad. I use steiner military and schmidt and bender pm2 both with msr reticles for quick ranging. I can order their federal gov stuff though. Ill have to check it out.

To the one who said we do not need the ruggedness the gov needs says who?

 

[abishai]

My NF is WAY more rugged than your bug out vehicle , your zombie sword , ninja stars , and num chucks