Rifle Scopes NF 5-25 or 7-35

Mumbles76 · Sunday at 12:17 PM

Hello all, i have a JP LRP-07 (in 6.5cr if that matters) and i'll be shooting at my local range oftentimes at 100yds, but will be stretching it out to 500-1000 several times a year.

In addition to that, my eyes are getting older and it's getting hard to spot hits on paper with like a 1-8. So i'm looking to get in a bit closer.

Given these variables, would you opt for a 5-25 or a 7-35? I've heard good things about the 4-20 as well, but i rarely see them come up for sale.

Would love to hear experienced opinions about this. Thanks.

Jefe's Dope · Sunday at 12:21 PM

The 7-35 has better glass and most rarely go below 7 for the ranges you specify. The difference between 5 and 7 is minimal while 25-35 is meaningful. So, I suggest the 7-35.

jbuck88 · Sunday at 2:29 PM

Lots of threads comparing the two optics. My eyes are not what they use to be, but I'm in no way handicapped by the 5-25 over the 7-35. I own and use both. I rarely ever use the extra 10x while shooting. So if you are watching your budget I'd get the 5-25. If you have the extra $$$ burning a hole in your pocket the 7-35 is slightly better.

JayOpticspecialist · Sunday at 3:25 PM

if poor lighting or close range moving shots is a concern, i'd probably lean 5-25, but if most of your shots are longer and you would benefit from more magnification, then the choice is the 7-35. Both have a good adjustment range, so that doesn't really matter. hard to go wrong either way.

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Zoomie · Sunday at 8:10 PM

Search is your friend. Read around, you’ll find details from people who have forgotten more that most people will ever know recommending the 7-35.

CS95 · Sunday at 9:23 PM

I have both and have seen many of each. I'll take the 7-35 every time.

Bacarrat · Sunday at 9:35 PM

Had both, there was just something about the 5-25 that I didn't like. Just until recently had the 7-35 and it was probably the best NF I have ever had. I almost never shot it above 25x. Mostly in 18-20. Have since moved to the TEMU ATACR for now.

River44 · Sunday at 11:14 PM

I have both, go with the 7-35

4O6shootist · 2025-06-02T13:35:51-0400

7-35 all day

Mrindecisive · 2025-06-02T23:22:29-0400

I would go with the 7-35. It’s a great scope for the money!

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