What is your preference on Nightforce Reticles?

[Jayman_10x]

I am purchasing a Nightforce Benchrest 8-32 scope to primarily shoot F-class and general target shooting from 300-1000 yds. Without having it in my hands to look at it first, I'd like some opinions on choosing between the NP-R2 reticle and NP-2DD for that application. I'm leaning towards the 2DD with the dot but also more comfortable with the crosshair type in the R2. Is the crosshair in the R2 nice and fine for good precise target alignment? Or is the dot (which I've never used before) better?

 

[JohnKielly]

I use the NP-R2. It's a tad heavier crosshairs weight than anything else & stands up well in bad light conditions - plus the stupid hash marks are far enough out of the target area that I can pretend that I'm shooting plain crosshairs.

 

[savagedasher]

I am purchasing a Nightforce Benchrest 8-32 scope to primarily shoot F-class and general target shooting from 300-1000 yds. Without having it in my hands to look at it first, I'd like some opinions on choosing between the NP-R2 reticle and NP-2DD for that application. I'm leaning towards the 2DD with the dot but also more comfortable with the crosshair type in the R2. Is the crosshair in the R2 nice and fine for good precise target alignment? Or is the dot (which I've never used before) better?

I think the dot is harder to do hold off with .
Larry

 

[mr45man]

Those stupid hash marks come in handy when the wind picks up to 20 +

 

[JohnKielly]

I can remember what the rings on the target subtend better than those hash marks, but each to his own, of course.

 

[Jayman_10x]

Thanks, I was using an FFP scope for a few years. Great glass, and great for hunting or steel targets as well but I couldn't stand how the reticle grew with magnification on distant paper. Lesson learned. I was also thinking about the dot, if it's small enough it would be nice match inside the target ring for good alignment, but again I'm guessing at the size of it without seeing it in person

 

[XTR]

I have four (4) NF scopes on my F-TR rifles, three are NP-2DD and one is the new version the DDR2 in the new Competition scope.

I like my dot.

 

[Jayman_10x]

Larry, you're right about the hold off. Was thinking that as well. But an equal antagonizer to me is if the R2s cross hairs are too thick.

 

[Jayman_10x]

XTR, I agree with that. If I just got the Competition model it would make my decision alot easier. If they only made that reticle in the BR..

 

[savagedasher]

Larry, you're right about the hold off. Was thinking that as well. But an equal antagonizer to me is if the R2s cross hairs are too thick.

Light conditions and how good you can see would make a difference . Larry

 

[XTR]

I don't like the DDR2 any better than the NP-2DD, it's basically the same but slightly different. When I shoot them I really don't notice the difference often. Ijust ind of reminds me which rifle I'm behind because I only have one of the DDR2s. I've got NP-2DDS on my 22LR, my 223, and my backup 308. I'd have been fine if NF had left that reticle alone.

 

[Never Forget]

I went with the dot, I felt the crosshair was to thick for my liking. Recently I purchased a Comp with the FCR-1 crosshair with holds, love that scope.

 

[Jayman_10x]

Thanks everyone for the input. Going with the 2DD. My .260 Rem thanks you too

 

[dkhunt14]

Either one is good. I shot at 1000 and either one is capable of shooting small. Matt

 

[rkittine]

I have one of each and prefer the NP-R2

Bob

 

[BP1]

I been really holding back from buying the FCR-1 holding out for the SCR on the vortex but temptation might win out.I prefer a scope with hash because that's what I am use to.

 

[dkhunt14]

I been really holding back from buying the FCR-1 holding out for the SCR on the vortex but temptation might win out.I prefer a scope with hash because that's what I am use to.

Once you look through that Nightforce Competition you will buy it. Matt

 

[BP1]

Once you look through that Nightforce Competition you will buy it. Matt

You're killing me man lol!!!

 

[Jayman_10x]

I have one of each and prefer the NP-R2

Bob

Thanks Bob, do you prefer it because you're more comfortable with the crosshair type, or is it easier to align on a small target at 1000 than the dot?

 

[DennisH]

Google the reticle your looking at. You will find all of them.

This link may be helpful http://nightforceoptics.com/pdf/ReticleManual.pdf

Dennis