Scope and reticle in American sniper movie

[Joe Salt]

Wonder what kind of wind and elevation that was for. Looks like 200 yards and 2 min. windage. Hate that hold over crap!

Joe Salt

 

[Raythemanroe]

Wonder what kind of wind and elevation that was for. Looks like 200 yards and 2 min. windage. Hate that hold over crap!

Joe Salt

No time for corrections, My guess from the hold they have him shooting the engine block..Hollywood

I'm ready to watch the film, book was a good read. His favorite gun was a GAP George gave him



Ray

 

[Joe Salt]

As long as he is shooting a 50 cal. the engine block is no trouble! So thats about 450 yards then.

Joe Salt

 

[Geno C]

I retract my previous statement. That is not an npr2. The fcr1 doesn't reduce thickness at the center I don't believe. It looks close to it though

 

[marwitz89]

The fcr-1 has an extra hash mark on the top section too I believe but it's really close. I also noticed the reduced line size in the center.

 

[effendude]

As said on box:

These special scopes are a military contract overrun for the United States Army Special Operations Command and are marked ARMY-SPEC F1 on the bottom of the saddle and on the side parallax adjustment.

Environmental Testing

Nightforce M IL-SPEC riflescopes endure an external pressurization test of 40 psi "gauge pressure," simulating a depth of 100 feet to confirm that they exceed current US military specification requirements by up to 25%. In addition, all scopes go through secondary pressure testing at 125 psi to simulate a depth of 300 feet. This type of test is critical to ensure integrity of components against rapid temperature and pressure fluctuations encountered by HALO (high altitude, low opening) troop insertions.

All Nightforce MIL-SPEC rifle scopes undergo twice the amount of impact testing of commercial NXS scopes to ensure they can handle abuse on the battlefield. All scopes are inspected both before and after testing procedures to ensure consistency, repeatability, and integrity of the product at every stage.

Nightforce Milspec Manufacturing Process

Mechanical components on all MIL-SPEC riflescopes are permanently assembled to maintain integrity when exposed to shock and vibration by automatic weapon firing and explosions.

All optical elements are bedded in a proprietary Mil-Spec bonding agent, meaning there is no contact between glass and metal.

Tracking accuracy, reticle tilt, maximum adjustment range, between-power deviation and adjustment backlash are all higher standards on a MIL-SPEC riflescope. They exceed the strict specifications of the NXS product line, and are held to tolerances unmatched by any other scope manufacturer.

Optical Quality and Performance

All MIL-SPEC riflescopes are built using only the best optical elements chosen from each lot received from Nightforce suppliers. All air-to-glass surfaces receive a proprietary broadband multi-coating, exceeding the toughest MIL-SPEC abrasion tests. Resolution, contrast, color correction, and reticle sub tension are maintained at levels up to 5% higher than Nightforce commercial products.

These scopes include a 10 year warranty covering mechanical defects and workmanship in optical and mechanical components. Includes Mil-Spec owner's manual.

Due to the semi-permanent construction of the MIL-SPEC riflescopes, no conversions or alterations will be performed on any of these units.

SKUNRF351550-MD-milspec

Ray

Ray, you should be careful divulging national secrets on the net. Only certain people are supposed know this stuff! ;D

 

[Matt in Virginia]

Quote from: Matt in Virginia on 11:58 AM, 01/10/15
JRS,
Do you actually know what the differences are between "contract" scopes and their civilian cousins?

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

"I will tell you this much Matt, three of the best were involved. Nightforce, Hensoldt, and Schott."

JRS,
Really? I have a Navy Spec Nightforce on my .300 WM... I'm curious if you actually know the one thing that largely sets the Navy SEAL Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 Mil-Dot off from the civilian version? Apart for actual testing to make sure each unit meets spec... I love to talk with an expert. You learn so much...

Regards, Matt Garrett
Chesapeake, Virginia

 

[JRS]

Quote from: Matt in Virginia on 11:58 AM, 01/10/15
JRS,
Do you actually know what the differences are between "contract" scopes and their civilian cousins?

Regards, Matt Garrett.

Yes, I do

"I will tell you this much Matt, three of the best were involved. Nightforce, Hensoldt, and Schott."

JRS,
Really? I have a Navy Spec Nightforce on my .300 WM... I'm curious if you actually know the one thing that largely sets the Navy SEAL Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 Mil-Dot off from the civilian version? Apart for actual testing to make sure each unit meets spec... I love to talk with an expert. You learn so much...

Regards, Matt Garrett
Chesapeake, Virginia
[/quote]Navy Spec, and Government issue is two different things. I'm not the expert, and didn't say I am, but I do know one of the experts ;D If you can afford a "Navy Spec" scope, surely you can afford to throw a few dollars into the site and become a Site Contributor ??? :-[

 

[Joe Salt]

Good One. ;D

Joe Salt

 

[michaelnel]

I hope the movie is better than the book. Kyle was a great sniper and likely a great American, but he was certainly not even a good writer. The book is an interesting story, poorly told.

 

[Raythemanroe]

I liked the book, but then again I didn't go into it thinking it was a novel.



Ray

 

[snakepit]

The Academy Awards nominations were just released and American Sniper was nominated for Best Picture and Bradley Cooper for Actor In A Leading Role.

 

[Joe Salt]

I don't think he meant the book to be like a Hunting Story.

Joe Salt

 

[snakepit]

I liked the book, but then again I didn't go into it thinking it was a novel.

Ray

+1 Agree

 

[Matt in Virginia]

Quote from: Matt in Virginia on 11:58 AM, 01/10/15
JRS,
Do you actually know what the differences are between "contract" scopes and their civilian cousins?

Regards, Matt Garrett.

Yes, I do

JRS,
I'm curious if you actually know the one thing that largely sets the Navy SEAL Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 Mil-Dot off from the civilian version? Apart for actual testing to make sure each unit meets spec... I love to talk with an expert. You learn so much...

Regards, Matt Garrett
Chesapeake, Virginia


JRS,
Ham handed side step of the question once again...

Navy Spec, and Government issue is two different things.

Really? Explain the difference. This might be trick question...

I'm not the expert

The most truthful response you've posted on this thread.

Your actual answer to my original question should have been: NO, I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE DIFFERENCE IS.

It surely is does not lessen a man in my eyes for him to say "I don't know.". As a matter of fact I respect that... What I don't respect is for someone to act like they know what they are talking about, having some "secret knowledge", when in all actuality it is a BS act. THAT kinda speaks to the kind of man you are conversing with...

but I do know one of the experts ;D

So now you admit you don't know but you know someone who does? Wow.

Regards, Matt Garrett
Chesapeake, Virginia

surely you can afford to throw a few dollars into the site and become a Site Contributor

Btw, I will contribute to the site. (Though I should add that I've been clicking and buying from the numerous advertisers located all over the forum.) After all it is absolutely worth it to be able to talk to someone who knows of what he speaks. Thankfully I've found fairly few like your contribution to this thread... I won't even ASSUME that this is a fair shake on what you actually know either... Atleast not entirely.

 

[JRS]

Reading comprehension isn't your strong point, eh Matt! I stated I am not the expert. However, at no time did I state I don't know. That was your words. And YES, I know where the differences are in the scopes. The "someone" I know is a very close relative, working for one of the German manufacturers I mentioned. I'm certainly not going to disclose that info to you.

 

[Matt in Virginia]

JRS,
Reading comprehension is actually one of my strong suits... Stringing a line of BS seems to be one of yours.

You are back to claiming that you know? Right. But you still can't answer the question? Must be a secret... :

What does a German Manufacturer have do with a question about a Nightforce Scope?

You've been doing one hell of a job of not disclosing information so far...

Regards, Matt.

 

[michaelnel]

Sure great that Sniper's Hide has moved over here.

Not.

 

[Joe Salt]

Come on guys I love Secrets, I'm not giving any more till I hear the absolute truth about this super scope with all the bells and whistles.

Joe Salt

 

[Raythemanroe]

Come on guys I love Secrets, I'm not giving any more till I hear the absolute truth about this super scope with all the bells and whistles.

Joe Salt

Come on Joe, You know bells and whistles wouldn't be right on a Military scope..


Ray