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Rifle Scopes NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

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Hate to do this but... Before spending $2k on a long range optic I'd really like to hear as many opinions as I could.

Which would you choose and why?

I have narrowed my search down to one of these two:

1) NF NXS 5.5-22x56 w/ZS
http://nightforceoptics.com/5-5-22-x-56-nxs/

OR

2) IOR 6-24x56 MP-8 A-5
http://www.libertyoptics.com/contents/en-us/p421.html

The use will be for competition in both static and dynamic environments.

Any info is welcome as I have never bought an optic near this expensive before.

To me, it looks like the only advantage the NXS has is durability and very repeatable tracking of the turrets.

I original had almost made up my mind to go with NF since it's an American company and I like to support products built here but they but the IOR does like nice....
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

Both a great scopes. I have the NXS 5.5-22x56 on one of my rifles right now. Both the scopes are very nice and couldnt go wrong with either one. Keep in mind though that the nightforce has a MOA adjustment range of 100 MOA vs the IOR which only has 65 MOA.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

That would be another advantage for the NXS I forgot about. I've got a 20 MOA base and I need 9.6 mils to get to 1000 yds and the IOR has 16 mils adjustment so 8 each way doesn't leave me with much room....
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

You are comparing SFP scope to a FFP.

FFP is more versatile. Range, holdover, holdoff on any magnification.

I liked my IOR 6-24x56 except for 3 things. It was enormous, the reticle thickness was too large for my liking at .1 mil, the side focus parallax setting started moving after each shot. I sent it back and they replaced it. A friend had 2 IOR's. They both bit the dust.

The NF 5.5-22 is probably the most reliable scope ever made??? I've had 3 of them. A bit long in the tooth on illume but at least it has it. I currently own a NF F1, few complaints.

I truly despise SFP scopes now. So much so that I ordered a fricken BSA tactical FFP scope for one of my air rifles vs a decent SFP scope.

I'd rather have a SWFA 5-20 or Bushnell HDMR than a NF SFP scope any day. Actually I'd rather have a Vortex PST 6-24 or Bushnel tactical 6-24 than a SFP NF.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You are comparing SFP scope to a FFP.

FFP is more versatile. Range, holdover, holdoff on any magnification.

I liked my IOR 6-24x56 except for 3 things. It was enormous, the reticle thickness was too large for my liking at .1 mil, the side focus parallax setting started moving after each shot. I sent it back and they replaced it. A friend had 2 IOR's. They both bit the dust.

The NF 5.5-22 is probably the most reliable scope ever made??? I've had 3 of them. A bit long in the tooth on illume but at least it has it. I currently own a NF F1, few complaints.

I truly despise SFP scopes now. So much so that I ordered a fricken BSA tactical FFP scope for one of my air rifles vs a decent SFP scope.

I'd rather have a SWFA 5-20 or Bushnell HDMR than a NF SFP scope any day. Actually I'd rather have a Vortex PST 6-24 or Bushnel tactical 6-24 than a SFP NF. </div></div>

Were the scopes that broke of you and your friends the ones with he "updated internals".

I thought all of the features on that scope may have been too good to be true for the price???
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

How was dealing with their CS? I hate whenever I have to deal with Bushnell.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I would get the NF. Also if you learn to use a SFP scope you will leave nothing at the table to a FFP. There are guys out there that can kick ass with a SFP scope.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

You speak of made in the USA.. My NF says made in japan ( or china).. I need to look at it to be 100% sure. Either way its not made in the USA
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

yes it is made in the USA the Glass is from Japan. Many of threads have covered this before.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I certainly don't want to make this any harder on you, however, I would personally recommend a Leupold MK 4 with M5 turrets.

It will be a few hundred bucks cheaper then the NF and I personally feel like the reticle is the best on the market today. They leave a tiny gap at the center which allows me to really focus on my point of aim.

With the money save with the Leupold over the NF you can invest that in a reloading kit that will allow you to produce bullets much cheaper. This in turn will allow you to shoot even more (it did for me).

Sorry to make it harder but I do think it was worth looking at. Mine has the illum. reticle and I just love it. It is also NVG compatible!

Hope that helps.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I have been looking at that one(LR/T M5 IR) also and I can get a very good deal on the LR/T model from one of the catalogues I can order from at work.

I thought I had my optic choice figured out but I feel like I'm back to square one now. I think I'm over-analyzing the decision but at the same time i want to get the most for my money.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob.308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Hope that helps.
</div></div>

It does help and thanks for the info. I'm new to the sport so I'm relying on other's feedback to make an informed purchase.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I just got my Ior 6-24x56 in mil/mil

20.5 mils internal
15 mils in the reticle (at 24 you can only see half of them)

Ive got a 30 moa base on my 308, and after my zero I have 20 mils up(inside).

I was hoping to use it on my saum but i hate holdovers. Its all I need for my 308.


I also have a hdmr and its a great scope to
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lvgolfer962</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I also have a hdmr and its a great scope to </div></div>

I just don't want to buy anymore Bushnell products, they do seem to get really good reviews on here though.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lawofsavage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you had a chance to test the durability yet? </div></div>

??

Im not going to be throwing, dropping, or hammering nails with it to see how holds up lol.

Its clear and tracks great. Good enough for me
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lvgolfer962</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lawofsavage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you had a chance to test the durability yet? </div></div>

??

Im not going to be throwing, dropping, or hammering nails with it to see how holds up lol.

Its clear and tracks great. Good enough for me </div></div>

It was a little vague the way I worded that.... I meant does it track just as well now as when you bought it?
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

Another vote for the Leupold Mark 4 ERT with M5 turrets and the TMR reticle. Fantastic scope.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I'm looking right now what the difference is between the LR/T and ER/T is?
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

ER/T is FFP, and LR/T is SFP. You already know my opinion on the matter, but I still recommend the NF over both options. Let me know when you come back into town, and we will get you behind a few different scopes.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

That's what I was thinking but I couldn't remember. I had ruled out the Mark 4 but.... There's a very small chance I'll get one I don't want to worry about selling it in the limited practice time I'll have before February. I sold my take of HS Precision stock so I've got to decide on XLR chassis for the Savage or do build off one of my Rem 700 actions and do a custom. Optics seems like the hardest choice. I've been looking for a good deal on one of the Premier's like you've got but $2k is my limit for optics right now.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I need to get out to the next Hardrock and look through everybody's scope that let's me. Just not a lot of free time between work and studying 6+ hours a day for the lsat.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I'm also is the market for a scope in the 2K range. I've had a NF and used it for several years. It was a great scope and I never had any problems with it. I sold it to one of my shooting buddies and he hasn't had a problems with it. I bought a IOR from Scott a few years ago and also like it very much. I still have the IOR and it bounces from rifle to rifle but I can't bring myself to sell it. The reticle does get rather large at high magnification but FFP makes it a more useful tool, to me. But now that Vortex has put the 10mil rev turret option on the Razor, I think I'm going to go with it. Plus Vortex's CS is great from what I hear. The IOR vs NF? The FFP IOR wins my vote.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

Thanks for the info Keelo.

I've started looking at the Razor HD's now. Initially, I thought I would want more mag than 20x but I think that would be plenty now.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lawofsavage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How was dealing with their CS? I hate whenever I have to deal with Bushnell. </div></div>

LO Scott + IOR = Great CS.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

Unless things have changed with the Leupolds, I've found that their tracking leaves a little to be desired, although I have to admit that I gave up on them a LONG time ago.

If a SFP scope is what you're looking for, it would be hard to go wrong with a Nightforce.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lawofsavage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That would be another advantage for the NXS I forgot about. I've got a 20 MOA base and I need 9.6 mils to get to 1000 yds and the IOR has 16 mils adjustment so 8 each way doesn't leave me with much room.... </div></div>

I am left with 13.9 mils of "up" travel on my IOR after my 100 yard zero with 20 moa base. Should be plenty for you.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I really would rather have FFP but I'm not 100% on that. I was just about to get a NF, but thought I might as well wait since I haven't even ordered my chassis yet.

Right now the IOR and Razor HD are tied for first ...

I think these two are both very similar in many areas but to me the main differences are Vortex 125 MOA adj vs 70 MOA for the IOR. They both have HD glass but IOR does have Schott. Reports on turrets both seem to be good, durability reports seem to favor Vortex. I would like the extra mag in the IOR, but I like the EBR-2 reticle over the MP-8.

Why is this so hard .... I know I would be happy with either but still its $2,000 dollars on a scope, still wanna get the best fit
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gunjunkie45</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lawofsavage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That would be another advantage for the NXS I forgot about. I've got a 20 MOA base and I need 9.6 mils to get to 1000 yds and the IOR has 16 mils adjustment so 8 each way doesn't leave me with much room.... </div></div>

I am left with 13.9 mils of "up" travel on my IOR after my 100 yard zero with 20 moa base. Should be plenty for you. </div></div>

That would probably be more than I would ever use... I don't know anywhere in AL over 1000 yds.

Appreciate the info man.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

The tracking on every Leupold mark 4 I have been behind has been flawless. Now the tracking on my buddies NF has been an issue since he purchased it, being sent back to NF on numerous occasions
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

The budget has opened up a little bit so now I'm thinking Premier 5-25x56 vs Hensoldt 6-24-56 or 72.

This just got WAY harder.....
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

Then out of those two, I recommend the Premier. I have owned the Hensoldt, a Schmidt, and the Premier, and unless your budget can handle the Schmidt, I highly recommend the Premier. In fact, shoot4fun has one for sale right now that is brand new in box, and he shoots at the Hardrock matches.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

Thanks Troy,

I saw that I'm going to PM him to see if I could handle both. This is like choosing between two supermodels. I have always wanted a Hensoldt but I like the reticle way better the Premier and it's American.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

This is going to open a whole new can of worms. I did not know that S&B 5-25x56 is pretty much the same price as a Premier 5-25x56. I eliminated the Hensoldt because despite how much I have always wanted one the SFP is just not in the specs I want.

I tried to rename the thread but an admin has to....

Now it's between the S&B and Premier: these two specs

http://www.eurooptic.com/premier-heritag...ad-28-mrad.aspx

http://www.eurooptic.com/schmidt-bender-pmii-5-25x56-l-p-p4-fine-mrad-mtc-ccw.aspx
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

My favorite optic is the S&B 5-25 standard turret with H2CMR reticle, but of those two linked, I would chose the S&B. However, you will probably want the standard turrets. I had the MTC, and it is very nice, but every tenth click is sturdy enough to make you run right by the eleventh and twelfth click. It's not that big a deal, but you will find yourself having to go back a click every now and then to get it right where you want it.

This is my number one scope recommendation:
http://www.eurooptic.com/schmidt-bender-pmii-5-25x56-l-p-h2cmr-mrad-dt-ccw.aspx

The .2mil windage holds are perfect for the changing winds at Hardrock. I know because I used this same reticle out there, and absolutely loved it.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I spent an two hours last night looking up all the info I could. One of the big reasons to go with the Premier for me was it was an American company. I don't know if anyone really knows who owns this company. Now it will probably come down to whichever I get the best deal on and what the lead time for each is. I keep asking myself if it's really worth $1500 more than the Razor but just not constantly thinking should I have gotten the Schmidt instead will probably be worth that.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

I would give Alex at EuroOptic a call. I've bought a couple scopes from him in the past, and he will get you what you want. He may have the Schmidt you want in stock.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: remau308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would give Alex at EuroOptic a call. I've bought a couple scopes from him in the past, and he will get you what you want. He may have the Schmidt you want in stock. </div></div>

Yeah, it looks like he has the best online prices I haven't called him yet to see if that's the best he can do.
 
Re: NXS 5.5-22x56 vs. IOR 6-24x56 Reviews

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: remau308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My favorite optic is the S&B 5-25 standard turret with H2CMR reticle, but of those two linked, I would chose the S&B. However, you will probably want the standard turrets. I had the MTC, and it is very nice, but every tenth click is sturdy enough to make you run right by the eleventh and twelfth click. It's not that big a deal, but you will find yourself having to go back a click every now and then to get it right where you want it.

This is my number one scope recommendation:
http://www.eurooptic.com/schmidt-bender-pmii-5-25x56-l-p-h2cmr-mrad-dt-ccw.aspx

The .2mil windage holds are perfect for the changing winds at Hardrock. I know because I used this same reticle out there, and absolutely loved it. </div></div>

Good call on the standard double turn turrets as well. I read about the features vs the MTC and I think I would much prefer the standard.
 
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