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Rifle Scopes Possible Problem With New Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50

samnev

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  • Mar 16, 2010
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    New Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50 Bought it a few w. When i went to set the Zero Stop weeks ago noticed there was no longer the screw slot like my other 4 NF's Looked like a deep hole with something that looked like it might be an allen wrench adjustment. Called NF and tech fumbled around, sounded sort of surprised and said we change our design. Does any one else have this sort of set up or do I have a problem?
     
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    Im sorry to hear that, I know NF has a how to vid on setting the zero stop on thier webiste. It may or may not help to check it out, I dont know if you went that route. Also try giving 00bullitt a pm. Hes a NF guru.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zebra308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im sorry to hear that, I know NF has a how to vid on setting the zero stop on thier webiste. It may or may not help to check it out, I dont know if you went that route. Also try giving 00bullitt a pm. Hes a NF guru. </div></div>

    I've set the Zero Stop on 3 other NF scopes and have never seen this set up.
     
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    just for everyone's reference, they have changed the screw in the center of the zero stop from a flat head screw to an allen screw type screw.

    this photo is courtesy of the OP, everything is the same, except the screw

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    so what is the problem, just a change in screw head or there is something not working on the scope??
     
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    I wouldn't really call an update in the type of screw NF uses as a problem.....
     
    Re: Possible Problem With New Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50

    As in the pic posted by Jay above, that is a new broach cut method that we started to utilize as a better production method when making our ZeroStops. We purchased a new machine and by doing the broach cut, instead of the slot cut, that allows us to eliminate machining process, and makes for a cleaner appearance.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 00bullitt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As in the pic posted by Jay above, that is a new broach cut method that we started to utilize as a better production method when making our ZeroStops. We purchased a new machine and by doing the broach cut, instead of the slot cut, that allows us to eliminate machining process, and makes for a cleaner appearance. </div></div>

    Yes but by putting the same photo on the instruction sheet with the new set up led me to believe something might be wrong. Just a suggestion,if it was my company I would have put a little note on the sheet. Well that's water under the bridge, it's the scope quality that counts which hasn't changed.
     
    Re: Possible Problem With New Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50

    The new supporting literature should be arriving at the factory from the printer this week. We revised the ZeroStop instructions to reflect such.

    We apologize for any confusion or cause for alarm.
     
    Re: Possible Problem With New Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 00bullitt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The new supporting literature should be arriving at the factory from the printer this week. We revised the ZeroStop instructions to reflect such.

    We apologize for any confusion or cause for alarm. </div></div>

    Apology accepted.
     
    Re: Possible Problem With New Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50

    The most up to date ZeroStop instructions are posted here on our website.

    It addresses the slot cut and broach cut ZeroStop.
     
    Re: Possible Problem With New Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50

    Thanks for the timely Nightforce response 00bullitt. Its nice to know you guys are hanging out here at the hide.