I just recently struck on the idea of getting a benchrest scope, but I don't know anything about them. Right off the bat the NF 8-32x56 seems like I great deal, but again, I'm just starting to collect info. Looking for advice.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just recently struck on the idea of getting a benchrest scope, but I don't know anything about them. Right off the bat the NF 8-32x56 seems like I great deal, but again, I'm just starting to collect info. Looking for advice.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just recently struck on the idea of getting a benchrest scope, but I don't know anything about them. Right off the bat the NF 8-32x56 seems like I great deal, but again, I'm just starting to collect info. Looking for advice.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kristian55</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> March tac.5-40 FFP </div></div>I know March is high end stuff. I don't know who sells them or what they cost. The NF is going for about $1,300.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kristian55</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> March tac.5-40 FFP </div></div>I know March is high end stuff. I don't know who sells them or what they cost. The NF is going for about $1,300.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrbooks10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">March 8-80x56 </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrbooks10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">March 8-80x56 </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrbooks10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">March 8-80x56 </div></div>
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a spotting scope with reticle + turrets. SWEET!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrbooks10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">March 8-80x56 </div></div>
winner </div></div>
a spotting scope with reticle + turrets. SWEET!
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You could start with a straight power Weaver 36X40 or a Sightron 36X42. Both are good,decent,relatively inexpensive scopes at around $400. I have both and they perform well. The Weaver (older model) tracks very well. I also have the Nightforce scopes which of course are much more expensive. But for starting out why not try something a whole lot less expensive?
You could start with a straight power Weaver 36X40 or a Sightron 36X42. Both are good,decent,relatively inexpensive scopes at around $400. I have both and they perform well. The Weaver (older model) tracks very well. I also have the Nightforce scopes which of course are much more expensive. But for starting out why not try something a whole lot less expensive?
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12-50 schmidt and bender, I never had to back it down at my last fclass match
12-50 schmidt and bender, I never had to back it down at my last fclass match
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March 8-80, especially designed for BR, nough said.
March 8-80, especially designed for BR, nough said.
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I have an 8-32 SIII Sightron that I think is a great deal for the price... Just my $.02. I got the model below with the .1 Mil adjustments and Mil dot reticle.
http://info.sightron.com/Riflescopes/SIII-Series/SIIISS832X56LRMD-CM/
They also have a 10-50 but it is a monster.
I have an 8-32 SIII Sightron that I think is a great deal for the price... Just my $.02. I got the model below with the .1 Mil adjustments and Mil dot reticle.
http://info.sightron.com/Riflescopes/SIII-Series/SIIISS832X56LRMD-CM/
They also have a 10-50 but it is a monster.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MFH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The NF BR scopes are very good, but the 12-40 has a little less adjustment than the NXS. On my 308, the BR is just short on adjustment for 1000yds. </div></div>
I have a NF BR 8-32x on a 25MOA base and according to my real life dope to 500 coupled with the Shooter app I have enough travel to take my 308 out to 1000yds. I also have a NF NXS 12-42x and it also has enough travel for that distance. If you want to go further you might not have the travel, but from what it sounds like it'll work just fine for your needs (1000yd competitions).
Glass wise I love my NFs. Both of mine are very clear and crisp. I only have PSTs and a S&B so I can't really compare their clarity as they're apples and oranges.
I have nothing but praise for my NFs' tracking records. Particularly my BR as it is an older (mid 2000s) model and has been cranked on a TON. They have always been dead nuts on.
They really are great scopes and if I were in the market, I would jump on the one in the PX section if you don't need a ranging reticle.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MFH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The NF BR scopes are very good, but the 12-40 has a little less adjustment than the NXS. On my 308, the BR is just short on adjustment for 1000yds. </div></div>
I have a NF BR 8-32x on a 25MOA base and according to my real life dope to 500 coupled with the Shooter app I have enough travel to take my 308 out to 1000yds. I also have a NF NXS 12-42x and it also has enough travel for that distance. If you want to go further you might not have the travel, but from what it sounds like it'll work just fine for your needs (1000yd competitions).
Glass wise I love my NFs. Both of mine are very clear and crisp. I only have PSTs and a S&B so I can't really compare their clarity as they're apples and oranges.
I have nothing but praise for my NFs' tracking records. Particularly my BR as it is an older (mid 2000s) model and has been cranked on a TON. They have always been dead nuts on.
They really are great scopes and if I were in the market, I would jump on the one in the PX section if you don't need a ranging reticle.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: walt k</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could start with a straight power Weaver 36X40 or a Sightron 36X42. Both are good,decent,relatively inexpensive scopes at around $400. I have both and they perform well. The Weaver (older model) tracks very well. I also have the Nightforce scopes which of course are much more expensive. But for starting out why not try something a whole lot less expensive? </div></div>I currently have a fixed 16x IOR that is in brand new condition. The reticle is a little thicker than I'd like and I would like some more power, but the glass is great. I've heard good things about Sightron, but I'm worried that it might be a step backwards for clarity.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">March 8-80, especially designed for BR, nough said. </div></div>I'm sensing alot of love for March scopes. I tried to find some prices, but they seem pretty secretive about that for some reason. Part of the appeal of the NF for me is the price. I would love to have a March, but when I can't even find a price it's a bad sign.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: walt k</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could start with a straight power Weaver 36X40 or a Sightron 36X42. Both are good,decent,relatively inexpensive scopes at around $400. I have both and they perform well. The Weaver (older model) tracks very well. I also have the Nightforce scopes which of course are much more expensive. But for starting out why not try something a whole lot less expensive? </div></div>I currently have a fixed 16x IOR that is in brand new condition. The reticle is a little thicker than I'd like and I would like some more power, but the glass is great. I've heard good things about Sightron, but I'm worried that it might be a step backwards for clarity.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">March 8-80, especially designed for BR, nough said. </div></div>I'm sensing alot of love for March scopes. I tried to find some prices, but they seem pretty secretive about that for some reason. Part of the appeal of the NF for me is the price. I would love to have a March, but when I can't even find a price it's a bad sign.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: walt k</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could start with a straight power Weaver 36X40 or a Sightron 36X42. Both are good,decent,relatively inexpensive scopes at around $400. I have both and they perform well. The Weaver (older model) tracks very well. I also have the Nightforce scopes which of course are much more expensive. But for starting out why not try something a whole lot less expensive? </div></div>I currently have a fixed 16x IOR that is in brand new condition. The reticle is a little thicker than I'd like and I would like some more power, but the glass is great. I've heard good things about Sightron, but I'm worried that it might be a step backwards for clarity.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">March 8-80, especially designed for BR, nough said. </div></div>I'm sensing alot of love for March scopes. I tried to find some prices, but they seem pretty secretive about that for some reason. Part of the appeal of the NF for me is the price. I would love to have a March, but when I can't even find a price it's a bad sign. </div></div>
Hi.
These prices are for orientation
http://www.marchscopes.co.uk/tactical-8x80x56/
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: walt k</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You could start with a straight power Weaver 36X40 or a Sightron 36X42. Both are good,decent,relatively inexpensive scopes at around $400. I have both and they perform well. The Weaver (older model) tracks very well. I also have the Nightforce scopes which of course are much more expensive. But for starting out why not try something a whole lot less expensive? </div></div>I currently have a fixed 16x IOR that is in brand new condition. The reticle is a little thicker than I'd like and I would like some more power, but the glass is great. I've heard good things about Sightron, but I'm worried that it might be a step backwards for clarity.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">March 8-80, especially designed for BR, nough said. </div></div>I'm sensing alot of love for March scopes. I tried to find some prices, but they seem pretty secretive about that for some reason. Part of the appeal of the NF for me is the price. I would love to have a March, but when I can't even find a price it's a bad sign. </div></div>
Hi.
These prices are for orientation
http://www.marchscopes.co.uk/tactical-8x80x56/
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That's the closest thing I've seen to prices even if it's not in dollars. I'd try harder to figure it out if I actually thought I might be able to afford a March 5-40 FFP which would be my first choice at the moment. I know a NF can't possibly measure up to the March, but it's a realistic goal. Scopes like March and Schmidt & Bender will probably always be out of my price range.
That's the closest thing I've seen to prices even if it's not in dollars. I'd try harder to figure it out if I actually thought I might be able to afford a March 5-40 FFP which would be my first choice at the moment. I know a NF can't possibly measure up to the March, but it's a realistic goal. Scopes like March and Schmidt & Bender will probably always be out of my price range.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's the closest thing I've seen to prices even if it's not in dollars. I'd try harder to figure it out if I actually thought I might be able to afford a March 5-40 FFP which would be my first choice at the moment. I know a NF can't possibly measure up to the March, but it's a realistic goal. Scopes like March and Schmidt & Bender will probably always be out of my price range. </div></div>
Prices in British Pounds.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's the closest thing I've seen to prices even if it's not in dollars. I'd try harder to figure it out if I actually thought I might be able to afford a March 5-40 FFP which would be my first choice at the moment. I know a NF can't possibly measure up to the March, but it's a realistic goal. Scopes like March and Schmidt & Bender will probably always be out of my price range. </div></div>
Prices in British Pounds.
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I'd go for the sightron if you can't afford the march. Glass quality comparable to the NF (I have both) and it still has excellent tracking and adjustment range. I prefer it over the NF benchrest models because I like the side focus over the adjustable objective.
I'd go for the sightron if you can't afford the march. Glass quality comparable to the NF (I have both) and it still has excellent tracking and adjustment range. I prefer it over the NF benchrest models because I like the side focus over the adjustable objective.
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Check out the IOR benchrest scope. Great glass on a budget.
Check out the IOR benchrest scope. Great glass on a budget.
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I would get the NF 8-32. But, that's just me.
If money were no object, and the way I have
been spending of late it isnt lol, I'd go March 8-80.
I would get the NF 8-32. But, that's just me.
If money were no object, and the way I have
been spending of late it isnt lol, I'd go March 8-80.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trovan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the IOR benchrest scope. Great glass on a budget. </div></div>Unfortunately the IOR is a fixed 36x. I really like the reticle on it, but I'm going to get a variable power this time.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trovan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the IOR benchrest scope. Great glass on a budget. </div></div>Unfortunately the IOR is a fixed 36x. I really like the reticle on it, but I'm going to get a variable power this time.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just recently struck on the idea of getting a benchrest scope, but I don't know anything about them. Right off the bat the NF 8-32x56 seems like I great deal, but again, I'm just starting to collect info. Looking for advice.
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No advice, at this point but I'm wondering about your application? Getting a benchrest scope could mean several different things. Competitive considerations and weight of the glass are important. I have always felt that NF were relatively heavy scopes, while a March could almost be considered a miniature. BB
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just recently struck on the idea of getting a benchrest scope, but I don't know anything about them. Right off the bat the NF 8-32x56 seems like I great deal, but again, I'm just starting to collect info. Looking for advice.
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No advice, at this point but I'm wondering about your application? Getting a benchrest scope could mean several different things. Competitive considerations and weight of the glass are important. I have always felt that NF were relatively heavy scopes, while a March could almost be considered a miniature. BB
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At this point all I'm doing is shooting for enjoyment. I'm not ruling out doing something more competitive down the road as I'm having pretty good success. I don't mind the scope being heavy. My main complaint with it is that the reticle is true on 22x. With an 8-32x the logical thing would have been to make it true on 32x so that someone could just double the numbers for 16x and qaudruple them for 8x. At least that would have made sence to me.
At this point all I'm doing is shooting for enjoyment. I'm not ruling out doing something more competitive down the road as I'm having pretty good success. I don't mind the scope being heavy. My main complaint with it is that the reticle is true on 22x. With an 8-32x the logical thing would have been to make it true on 32x so that someone could just double the numbers for 16x and qaudruple them for 8x. At least that would have made sence to me.
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All I'm pointing out is when competing in light varmint, with a hollow stock and a massive barrel, the last thing you need to consider is your very heavy scope and if that's your scope you need to make other modifications. If you are shooting groups for your own edification, nobody cares if you are slightly over the weight limit.
I play around but mostly I'm just evaluating loads so my advice ain't worth a whole lot. BB
All I'm pointing out is when competing in light varmint, with a hollow stock and a massive barrel, the last thing you need to consider is your very heavy scope and if that's your scope you need to make other modifications. If you are shooting groups for your own edification, nobody cares if you are slightly over the weight limit.
I play around but mostly I'm just evaluating loads so my advice ain't worth a whole lot. BB
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looking down the line at the Supershoot and World Championship every year, by far the most common scopes are Leupolds.
looking down the line at the Supershoot and World Championship every year, by far the most common scopes are Leupolds.
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The ranging magnification gripe is a valid one. I have made mis-corrections with my BR 8-32x a couple of times, but honestly I don't use the reticle much except for holdovers for wind when walking rounds into a target.
If you're just shooting for fun now and don't intend to compete in full blown weigh-your-rifle competitions any time soon, go for the NF BR. You won't find a better bargain on great glass or tracking and the money you save over getting either an NXS, March, etc. will provide you a lot of money for ammo/trigger time.
The ranging magnification gripe is a valid one. I have made mis-corrections with my BR 8-32x a couple of times, but honestly I don't use the reticle much except for holdovers for wind when walking rounds into a target.
If you're just shooting for fun now and don't intend to compete in full blown weigh-your-rifle competitions any time soon, go for the NF BR. You won't find a better bargain on great glass or tracking and the money you save over getting either an NXS, March, etc. will provide you a lot of money for ammo/trigger time.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BuzzBoss915</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All I'm pointing out is when competing in light varmint, with a hollow stock and a massive barrel, the last thing you need to consider is your very heavy scope and if that's your scope you need to make other modifications. If you are shooting groups for your own edification, nobody cares if you are slightly over the weight limit.
I play around but mostly I'm just evaluating loads so my advice ain't worth a whole lot. BB </div></div>Actually I hadn't even thought about a weight limit. I'm pretty ignorant of the rules so it hadn't even crossed my mind.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BuzzBoss915</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All I'm pointing out is when competing in light varmint, with a hollow stock and a massive barrel, the last thing you need to consider is your very heavy scope and if that's your scope you need to make other modifications. If you are shooting groups for your own edification, nobody cares if you are slightly over the weight limit.
I play around but mostly I'm just evaluating loads so my advice ain't worth a whole lot. BB </div></div>Actually I hadn't even thought about a weight limit. I'm pretty ignorant of the rules so it hadn't even crossed my mind.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Halcyon612</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The ranging magnification gripe is a valid one. I have made mis-corrections with my BR 8-32x a couple of times, but honestly I don't use the reticle much except for holdovers for wind when walking rounds into a target.
If you're just shooting for fun now and don't intend to compete in full blown weigh-your-rifle competitions any time soon, go for the NF BR. You won't find a better bargain on great glass or tracking and the money you save over getting either an NXS, March, etc. will provide you a lot of money for ammo/trigger time.
</div></div>Thanks. I planned on saving up for awhile so I could get a scope more in the $2,000 range, but after checking into the NF BR I'm thinking I might be able to get one sooner. I would like the reticle set on a more mathmaticly freindly power, but at less than half the price of the March I guess I can't be too picky.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Halcyon612</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The ranging magnification gripe is a valid one. I have made mis-corrections with my BR 8-32x a couple of times, but honestly I don't use the reticle much except for holdovers for wind when walking rounds into a target.
If you're just shooting for fun now and don't intend to compete in full blown weigh-your-rifle competitions any time soon, go for the NF BR. You won't find a better bargain on great glass or tracking and the money you save over getting either an NXS, March, etc. will provide you a lot of money for ammo/trigger time.
</div></div>Thanks. I planned on saving up for awhile so I could get a scope more in the $2,000 range, but after checking into the NF BR I'm thinking I might be able to get one sooner. I would like the reticle set on a more mathmaticly freindly power, but at less than half the price of the March I guess I can't be too picky.
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I recently got a NF NXS 8-32, older no ZS model in mint condition with a NP-R2 reticle for a couldn't turn down price of $1000. Great glass, solid clicks on the turrets that track repeatably. I shoot a .223 R700 SPS TAC mainly for enjoyment on my home 200 yards range. I had a chance this last week to shoot at 600 yards and at 32X it was like having the target in my face. I love this thing.
I recently got a NF NXS 8-32, older no ZS model in mint condition with a NP-R2 reticle for a couldn't turn down price of $1000. Great glass, solid clicks on the turrets that track repeatably. I shoot a .223 R700 SPS TAC mainly for enjoyment on my home 200 yards range. I had a chance this last week to shoot at 600 yards and at 32X it was like having the target in my face. I love this thing.
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Armchairelite, running a 12-42x56 NXS with the NPR-R1 on a F-class gun, paid $1500 it was a demo unit in excellent condition, so getting a good scope for less than two grand is possible. I also have a fixed 16x IOR and I do think the optical quality is better than the NXS, but the NXS provides the magnification I need in a great package.
Armchairelite, running a 12-42x56 NXS with the NPR-R1 on a F-class gun, paid $1500 it was a demo unit in excellent condition, so getting a good scope for less than two grand is possible. I also have a fixed 16x IOR and I do think the optical quality is better than the NXS, but the NXS provides the magnification I need in a great package.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mjh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Armchairelite, running a 12-42x56 NXS with the NPR-R1 on a F-class gun, paid $1500 it was a demo unit in excellent condition, so getting a good scope for less than two grand is possible. I also have a fixed 16x IOR and I do think the optical quality is better than the NXS, but the NXS provides the magnification I need in a great package. </div></div>Is the optical quality difference obvious? The thing that gets me about the 16x IOR is that aside from haveing 1/4MOA adjustments with Mil reticle, the reticle is true on 10x. It's a fixed 16x scope lol. The math just gets too hard if I want to use the reticle. I would also like variable power. Do you think the NF BR 8-32x56 is a good choice or do you think I should save up and get something else?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mjh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Armchairelite, running a 12-42x56 NXS with the NPR-R1 on a F-class gun, paid $1500 it was a demo unit in excellent condition, so getting a good scope for less than two grand is possible. I also have a fixed 16x IOR and I do think the optical quality is better than the NXS, but the NXS provides the magnification I need in a great package. </div></div>Is the optical quality difference obvious? The thing that gets me about the 16x IOR is that aside from haveing 1/4MOA adjustments with Mil reticle, the reticle is true on 10x. It's a fixed 16x scope lol. The math just gets too hard if I want to use the reticle. I would also like variable power. Do you think the NF BR 8-32x56 is a good choice or do you think I should save up and get something else?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looking down the line at the Supershoot and World Championship every year, by far the most common scopes are Leupolds. </div></div>
Another big fan of Leupolds Competition line here.
Got started on an old 36x Leupy and been a supporter ever since.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looking down the line at the Supershoot and World Championship every year, by far the most common scopes are Leupolds. </div></div>
Another big fan of Leupolds Competition line here.
Got started on an old 36x Leupy and been a supporter ever since.
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Armchair, got two IOR's and two NXS, glass is better imho on the IOR scopes, my 16x is 12 or 13 years old and its glass does shame a lot of expensive optics. But that would not stop me from buying a Nightforce again if I wanted one for a particualr application. I would opt for the 12-42x56 NXS, its hard to beat magnification in Benchrest shooting.
Armchair, got two IOR's and two NXS, glass is better imho on the IOR scopes, my 16x is 12 or 13 years old and its glass does shame a lot of expensive optics. But that would not stop me from buying a Nightforce again if I wanted one for a particualr application. I would opt for the 12-42x56 NXS, its hard to beat magnification in Benchrest shooting.
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In my opinion, the ranging capabilities of certain types of reticles have not a whole lot of importance in benchrest; it's all what we used to call "KD" known distance. I can see good reasons for a variable that goes all the way to 80X and back down when mirage might be a factor but there is a lot to be said for a straight 40X when dealing with distances of 100/200/300 yards. A lot cheaper and a lot less to go wrong. Just my opinion, as I said and others may agree or disagree. But, one thing I can't argue; variable power is nice to have. BB
In my opinion, the ranging capabilities of certain types of reticles have not a whole lot of importance in benchrest; it's all what we used to call "KD" known distance. I can see good reasons for a variable that goes all the way to 80X and back down when mirage might be a factor but there is a lot to be said for a straight 40X when dealing with distances of 100/200/300 yards. A lot cheaper and a lot less to go wrong. Just my opinion, as I said and others may agree or disagree. But, one thing I can't argue; variable power is nice to have. BB
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Yes the average BR shooter isn't going to drop 3,000 + in their scopes .I have a March 8 x 80 .I'm very pleased with the glass and so far it is everything I would expect from a high end scope. Very good glass , reticle is very crisp I have owned the Leupy's the NightForces NSX and BR models and for my personal use and my eyes give me the March X 8x80 I've never had a need to go pass 60 power so far it has been the cats meow. All the scopes i mentioned are great scopes .
Yes the average BR shooter isn't going to drop 3,000 + in their scopes .I have a March 8 x 80 .I'm very pleased with the glass and so far it is everything I would expect from a high end scope. Very good glass , reticle is very crisp I have owned the Leupy's the NightForces NSX and BR models and for my personal use and my eyes give me the March X 8x80 I've never had a need to go pass 60 power so far it has been the cats meow. All the scopes i mentioned are great scopes .
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
March is the best. Night force and Sightron are both good to. I would go with the Sightron 10-50 mostly because of the .05 mil/mil adjustment lower cost and larger, objective, magnification and extra adjustment.
March is the best. Night force and Sightron are both good to. I would go with the Sightron 10-50 mostly because of the .05 mil/mil adjustment lower cost and larger, objective, magnification and extra adjustment.
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BuzzBoss915</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In my opinion, the ranging capabilities of certain types of reticles have not a whole lot of importance in benchrest; it's all what we used to call "KD" known distance.</div></div>Agreed. I would like the ability to hold for wind though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BuzzBoss915</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In my opinion, the ranging capabilities of certain types of reticles have not a whole lot of importance in benchrest; it's all what we used to call "KD" known distance.</div></div>Agreed. I would like the ability to hold for wind though.
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
Thanks for everyones imput. Unfortunately my limited finances is limiting my options. It looks like I'm going to be somewhere in the Sightron to Nightforce BR range. Even if I could save up over $3k I wouldn't spend it on a scope. It's just too much money in my world.
Thanks for everyones imput. Unfortunately my limited finances is limiting my options. It looks like I'm going to be somewhere in the Sightron to Nightforce BR range. Even if I could save up over $3k I wouldn't spend it on a scope. It's just too much money in my world.
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
I have a march 5-50 sfp. cost 3200.
thinking about getting a 5-40 ffp which also cost 3200.
I have a march 5-50 sfp. cost 3200.
thinking about getting a 5-40 ffp which also cost 3200.
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
"Best"...March
But since you are not going to spend that money look for a quality scope with 1/8 moa adjustments and a very fine duplex reticle or equivalent.
And I say MOA, remember MOA OPTIC: 1 CLICK = 1⁄4 MOA = .25” @ 100 YARDS
MIL OPTIC: 1 CLICK = 1/10 MIL = .36” @ 100 YARDS
"Best"...March
But since you are not going to spend that money look for a quality scope with 1/8 moa adjustments and a very fine duplex reticle or equivalent.
And I say MOA, remember MOA OPTIC: 1 CLICK = 1⁄4 MOA = .25” @ 100 YARDS
MIL OPTIC: 1 CLICK = 1/10 MIL = .36” @ 100 YARDS
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
I'd head over to Accurate Shooter or the Shooter's Forum for some answer from guys that actively compete in BR. They may have insight we lack here.
I'd head over to Accurate Shooter or the Shooter's Forum for some answer from guys that actively compete in BR. They may have insight we lack here.
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
the best at any cost is the MArch, on a budget Sigtron SIII, middle of the road nightforce etc.
the best at any cost is the MArch, on a budget Sigtron SIII, middle of the road nightforce etc.
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
One day when I have everything else I want and I buy nothing but reloading supplies for a season of F class shooting I'll break down and get meself a March, though as much as I like the sound of 8-80 it will probably be the 5-50 SFP. Till then I'll keep running my NF scopes.
In BR you need to be aware of your weight limits, NF 8-32 and 12-42 scopes weigh in at two pounds w/o rings. They are not svelte.
One day when I have everything else I want and I buy nothing but reloading supplies for a season of F class shooting I'll break down and get meself a March, though as much as I like the sound of 8-80 it will probably be the 5-50 SFP. Till then I'll keep running my NF scopes.
In BR you need to be aware of your weight limits, NF 8-32 and 12-42 scopes weigh in at two pounds w/o rings. They are not svelte.
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Opticsspecialist</div><div class="ubbcode-body">12-50 schmidt and bender, I never had to back it down at my last fclass match</div></div>
^^^^^ This! I have one on a 260, and use it for everything. More clear at 50x than the NF at 42X...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Opticsspecialist</div><div class="ubbcode-body">12-50 schmidt and bender, I never had to back it down at my last fclass match</div></div>
^^^^^ This! I have one on a 260, and use it for everything. More clear at 50x than the NF at 42X...
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
I'm seriously about to pounce on one of these for about $860 delivered.
http://info.sightron.com/Riflescopes/SIII-Series/SIIISS832X56LRTD-TDT/
Should I be having second thoughts?
I'm seriously about to pounce on one of these for about $860 delivered.
http://info.sightron.com/Riflescopes/SIII-Series/SIIISS832X56LRTD-TDT/
Should I be having second thoughts?
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
no, do it!! is that the Reticle you want? i think im about to order one but im going to go with the LR MOA
which has the moa2 Reticle and 1/4 moa click values
i see the one you posted was for
Reticle Type: Dot (0.125)
Click Value: 1/8 MOA
no, do it!! is that the Reticle you want? i think im about to order one but im going to go with the LR MOA
which has the moa2 Reticle and 1/4 moa click values
i see the one you posted was for
Reticle Type: Dot (0.125)
Click Value: 1/8 MOA
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
My 6mmBR Bench rig sports a Leupold 36X fixed. Never had an issue.
My 6mmBR Bench rig sports a Leupold 36X fixed. Never had an issue.
Re: Best Benchrest Scopes
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm seriously about to pounce on one of these for about $860 delivered.
http://info.sightron.com/Riflescopes/SIII-Series/SIIISS832X56LRTD-TDT/
Should I be having second thoughts? </div></div>
I have this exact scope mounted on a CZ455 Varmint and it is awesome. Yes, the scope costs 2X what the rifle costs, but that's my preference. I have zero complaints, well worth the money. BTW, I paid $760 delivered brand new on Ebay.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmchairElite</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm seriously about to pounce on one of these for about $860 delivered.
http://info.sightron.com/Riflescopes/SIII-Series/SIIISS832X56LRTD-TDT/
Should I be having second thoughts? </div></div>
I have this exact scope mounted on a CZ455 Varmint and it is awesome. Yes, the scope costs 2X what the rifle costs, but that's my preference. I have zero complaints, well worth the money. BTW, I paid $760 delivered brand new on Ebay.
