Scope choice for F/TR

[bench]

What scope would be a good choice for 1000yd F/TR target rifle.
I want to start a new build and I see alot of guys say you can use up to a varaible 45 power scope.
I am wondering what brand of scope most of you guys use.
I have searched the WWW and have not found what I am looking for.

Thanks
Bench

 

[Forum Boss]

Most guys are running a 12-42 Benchrest Nightforce. The Nightforce 12-42 NXS is also good. For less money the 8-32 Sightron or 10-50X Sightron.

The high-end March variable scopes are great, but very expensive. Likewise the 10-50X Schmidt and Bender is excellent, but very expensive

For a single power scope the 40X Leupold Competition has been used with success by many folks.

 

[Taildrag15X]

Premier boosted Leupolds 20-50x50mm LRT work also as they are lighter than a NF, that 18.15 lb. weight limit can kill ya.......

 

[LESLEY]

March 10x60. Most of the time i keep it between 45 and 50 power. In the early morning when its cool and not a lot sun i use 60x. If i had it to do over i would get a March 5x50 with the 35mm tube

 

[tmason1]

I shoot F/TR and F Open with two different rifles, using one Nightforce NXS 12-42. I use Ken Ferrell one piece picatinny bases. Mounting the scope is quick with no loss of accuracy thanks to Burris Signature Zee rings and a handy torque wrench. I keep the data for each rifle and load in a Sinclair scope booklet. Just dial in the zero yardage and shoot.

T

 

[BobLor]

Lesley, could you tell us more of why or what your experiences are with the March Scopes that to do over you would pick the 5 to 50 power with the larger diameter scope tube over the 10-60 March you presently use.

I am interested in a 5-50 or possibly the 10-60 and would just like to hear from shooters that are using them. Since so few are around to actually have a look through them before laying down some big money.

 

[nhm16]

My new F-TR gun has a Weaver T-36 for cost and weight reasons. I see lots of F-TR shooters use that scope locally also. If you get a variable, one advantage of the Sightrons over the Nightforce BR or NXS is weight and cost: they are about half a pound lighter than the Nightforces, and about 2/3rds the price. In exchange for the savings, you give up on the variety of reticles available on the Nightforce — I'm partial to the NP-2DD and Sightron offers nothing similar, for example.

 

[XTR]

I'm partial to the NP-2DD and Sightron offers nothing similar, for example.

This kills me too. I'd love to shed 1/2 a pound of NF and add it someplace else, but I've really come to like this retical

 

[Laurie]

I looked through a Schmidt & Bender 12-50x56 PM II ... [gstaylorg]

VERY heavy as well as expensive. OK on an 'Open' rifle, but you give up too much barrel metal and/or bi-pod weight in F/TR.

I like the NP-2DD reticle a lot too, but have nevertheless gone for Sightrons over Nightforces because of the weight saving. The new LRMOA reticle in the 8-32X56 model is a very good one for F, the hash marks 2-MOA apart at 32-power.

March is THE scope for the discipline if you can afford it. Here in the UK, one March 10-50 or 60 = 3 x Sightron 8-32s in financial terms.

 

[juniorARshooter]

+1 on the Sightrons - variable power is a must in my book and great scope for the money. If money is no object then it is hard to beat the Night Force.

 

[scaxeman]

For the US F-T/R Team, 90% of the shooters are running Nightforce 12-42x56 NXS. The glass quality is outstanding, and $1K+ less than March or S&B. Variable power is important, so one can use max zoom in the AM when mirage is down, then gradually crank down the magnification as the day warms, and mirage builds. I personally prefer the NP-R1 or NP-R2 reticle, but I've seen all sorts of reticles used.

Darrell

 

[LESLEY]

Lesley, could you tell us more of why or what your experiences are with the March Scopes that to do over you would pick the 5 to 50 power with the larger diameter scope tube over the 10-60 March you presently use.

I am interested in a 5-50 or possibly the 10-60 and would just like to hear from shooters that are using them. Since so few are around to actually have a look through them before laying down some big money.

The first is i hardly ever use 60x on my scope. The 5x50 i have look through had the ED glass in it and with the bigger tube it seemed to have a little sharper image at high powers. Dont get me wrong i love my 10x60 and will keep using it. I put my 2 nightforce scopes on hunting rifles.

 

[Leaddog]

I have two F T/R rifles. One has the 12-42 NXS and the other, a March 10-60. I like the NF, but the March saves me 10 ounces that I can put into barrel or bipod. It also has better glass. The eye relief is more critical with the March though.

 

[bench]

Thanks for the help Guys.
I guess all I have to do now is get the OK from the war department-LOL