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Which Nightforce?

Here2Learn

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  • Jul 3, 2010
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    If you could pick any Nightforce excluding F1 which one would you or have you chosen?

    I don't know a ton about them and I'm looking for some ideas.

    Thanks
    Jim
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    NXS 3.5-15X50 NPR 2 reticle, its going on a work gun and will be here today
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    Re: Which Nightforce?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dogman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To do what?</div></div>

    Put holes in paper and punch steel from 100 to 1K from bench and nontraitional positions. For range and comp use basically an all around general purpose optic

    Is moa/moa more popular than mil/mil with the NF crowd?
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Here2Learn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dogman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To do what?</div></div>

    Put holes in paper and punch steel from 100 to 1K from bench and nontraitional positions. For range and comp use basically an all around general purpose optic

    Is moa/moa more popular than mil/mil with the NF crowd? </div></div>

    Jimbo,
    Jump on in the NF pond!!!
    If you want a test drive on some mil/mil then PM me. We'll meet at the range this weekend.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    I have a 3.5X15 with the NP-1 which I scalped off my Weatherby to put on my GAP-10. I definitely have to buy another NF for the GAP so this will help me out too. I have been drooling over the 5.5X22 with NP-R1 but also noticed the new MOAR reticle they have out for 2012. I notice alot of peeps around here like the 3.5X15 out to 1K though.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Here2Learn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you could pick any Nightforce <span style="font-weight: bold">excluding F1</span> which one would you or have you chosen?</div></div>

    Why exclude the F1? It's the most popular for what we do for a reason.

    I have one sitting here and out of all the stuff I have been sent to review this year, it's probably one that won't go back.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Here2Learn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dogman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To do what?</div></div>

    Put holes in paper and punch steel from 100 to 1K from bench and nontraitional positions. For range and comp use basically an all around general purpose optic

    Is moa/moa more popular than mil/mil with the NF crowd? </div></div>

    5.5-22X56 - MLR in the MIL/MIL or the new MOAR in a MOA/MOA.

    Nightforce makes more MOA/MOA than MIL/MIL, but the MIL/MIL are catching on.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    The F1 would be the only one I would want. If I really couldn't go F1 I would chose a 5.5-22x50mm NP-R1
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    F1 for sure. I wish they made it in a 5.5-22x56 also. Either way you slice it, I'm making the move to mil/mil across all my scopes.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    3.5-15x50 MLR2.

    Because:

    The 5.5-22s are limited as a SFP scope, and eye relief is more critical.

    And there's no discernable difference in performance between the 50mm and 56mm objective.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    After owning a 5.5-22 x 56mm with the CH3 reticle for the last couple of years I traded it away on a rifle. But I'm already shopping for another NF. I would like to get a 5.5-22 x50mm with Zero Stop and the NPR2 Reticle and high speed turets, MOA is fine with me.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    im an moa guy (personal preference)

    I have the 5.5-22X50 NP-R1. High Speed nobs, I did not get the zero stop and wish I did, spend the extra and get it you will love it.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    Isn't it redundant to say:

    "MLR mil/mil"

    Or

    "MOAR in MOA/MOA"

    as MLR signifies a milrad reticle and and MOAR signifies a MOA reticle? As far as I know, Nightforce doesn't offer mixed elevation and windage adjustments.
     
    Re: Which Nightforce?

    Also, my 2cents:

    If shooting for F-class or BR or just simple target shooting, I'd get the 5.5-22x56 or 8-32x56 NP-R1 with MOA knobs.

    For field shooting, I'd get an F1 with an MLR2 reticle and milrad knobs.