Scope choice

[JWT1234]

What scope would be the best choice, Leupold 4.5-14X50 Mark4 or Nightforce NSX 3.5-15X56 OR 5.5-22X56 for target/big game hunting and is there a big difference in low light.

 

[wal]

JWT1234

There probably isnt much difference between the three scopes you have posted all of them aren't bad. For hunting purposes,DEER) i believe these scopes fail in low light conditions, you can't compare the quality to Swarovski, S&B, Kahles, Ziess etc when it comes to shooting in low light conditions.
On the other hand these scopes probably arent the best for target shooting due to the reticles.

wal

 

[Coopersrcool]

I diagree with wal ... the Nightforce is every bit as good in low light as at least the zeiss. I have both and I would highly recommend the nightforce 5.5x22. I like my Nightforce better than my zeiss in low light !!!


And both the Nightforce and Zeiss are way ahead of Leupold!

 

[wal]

coopersrcool

As you can see from my previous post the ziess optics are at the end of my preferences for hunting in low light conditions.
I dont believe Leopold or NF are the best choices for hunting in low light conditions, with average backgrounds.JMHO

wal

 

[Preacher]

I for one prefer the 5.5x22x50 Nightforce for all my hunting rifles, and they work just fine in the available light during open season hours... Never had a need to use the lighted reticule either, but might if I ever take up coon hunting.....

 

[wal]

Preacher

ha ha :thumb: ,We mainly hunt Sambar deer over here)

wal