Looking at the .1 mil zerostop model with mildot. It'll be going on a 20" bbled "light tactical"/hunting rifle. Anything else I should be looking at or waiting for? Is NF planning any upgrades to these compact models in the near future?
Rifle Scopes About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
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Re: About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
I found the 2.5-10 NF to be a handicap hunting. Might be because I am use to bigger objective hunting scopes. The same way a shooter use to high magnification not feeling comfortable at 'half power'.
Seems my field of view vs a loopy 14X is restrictive and low light use at 10X does appear gloomier even though it is brighter than the Loopy in daylight.
Everyone is different but my preference is for at least 40mm ocular for hunting. I really like my 50mm len scope. To my mind it offers superior field of view and low light vision.
But then again I hit my head alot in my mis-spent youth, take it with a grain of salt.
I found the 2.5-10 NF to be a handicap hunting. Might be because I am use to bigger objective hunting scopes. The same way a shooter use to high magnification not feeling comfortable at 'half power'.
Seems my field of view vs a loopy 14X is restrictive and low light use at 10X does appear gloomier even though it is brighter than the Loopy in daylight.
Everyone is different but my preference is for at least 40mm ocular for hunting. I really like my 50mm len scope. To my mind it offers superior field of view and low light vision.
But then again I hit my head alot in my mis-spent youth, take it with a grain of salt.
Re: About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
Just want the rifle done for next season. Still waiting on a mcmillan stock so I won't be able to shoot it now anyway.
Just want the rifle done for next season. Still waiting on a mcmillan stock so I won't be able to shoot it now anyway.
Re: About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
Just mounted mine for the first time the other day. It's a x32 so obviously the FOV is narrower. I don't have a problem with that, I really like appreciate the weight and size savings, I think it's great for ARs and the quality of glass is pretty impressive.
mil/mil/red illum on my LMT MWS
Just mounted mine for the first time the other day. It's a x32 so obviously the FOV is narrower. I don't have a problem with that, I really like appreciate the weight and size savings, I think it's great for ARs and the quality of glass is pretty impressive.
mil/mil/red illum on my LMT MWS
Re: About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
Thanks for the comments guys. Any more opinions on this scope?
Thanks for the comments guys. Any more opinions on this scope?
Re: About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
I really like mine, it's a sweet little scope. My only gripe is that it just seems expensive. I have had my eye on the new vortex viper pst 2.5-10. Seems very similar for less than half the price.
I really like mine, it's a sweet little scope. My only gripe is that it just seems expensive. I have had my eye on the new vortex viper pst 2.5-10. Seems very similar for less than half the price.
Re: About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
Got a chance to look through this scope today, I really liked it. The shop also had a 5.5-22 which I checked out. Not sure why, but to my eye the 2.5-10 seemed "crisper." Any reason why that would be? I think I'm going to go with it, should be perfect my 20" build.
Got a chance to look through this scope today, I really liked it. The shop also had a 5.5-22 which I checked out. Not sure why, but to my eye the 2.5-10 seemed "crisper." Any reason why that would be? I think I'm going to go with it, should be perfect my 20" build.
Re: About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wslowik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got a chance to look through this scope today, I really liked it. The shop also had a 5.5-22 which I checked out. Not sure why, but to my eye the 2.5-10 seemed "crisper." Any reason why that would be? I think I'm going to go with it, should be perfect my 20" build. </div></div>
I agree with your findings, I got a 2.5-10x32 for my HKSL8 and I am impressed,
however looking through the higher magnification models, the image is murky. Leupolds
do this too from what I recall. Only the Schmidts and Hensoldts / Zeiss keep a clear image past 10X for my eyes. It has to be in the coatings, imho and quality of the glass?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wslowik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got a chance to look through this scope today, I really liked it. The shop also had a 5.5-22 which I checked out. Not sure why, but to my eye the 2.5-10 seemed "crisper." Any reason why that would be? I think I'm going to go with it, should be perfect my 20" build. </div></div>
I agree with your findings, I got a 2.5-10x32 for my HKSL8 and I am impressed,
however looking through the higher magnification models, the image is murky. Leupolds
do this too from what I recall. Only the Schmidts and Hensoldts / Zeiss keep a clear image past 10X for my eyes. It has to be in the coatings, imho and quality of the glass?
Re: About to pull the trigger on a NF 2.5-10x32...
Lots of higher power variables will be "more clear" at a slightly lower power than max.
I like the IOR 2.5-10 FFP but the Nightforce offers a lot more options and has a bullet proof reputation.
Lots of higher power variables will be "more clear" at a slightly lower power than max.
I like the IOR 2.5-10 FFP but the Nightforce offers a lot more options and has a bullet proof reputation.
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