Rifle Scopes Help me choose my reticle

[jetmd]

Application is for my .308 bolt gun.

Scope will be a Nightforce NXS 8-32X56 mounted on a 20moa base.

Used for various types of target shooting from paper to steel plates. I just want a good all around reticle that is easy to use.

Your input is appreciated!

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Help me choose my reticle

Don't f$&k around with MOA reticles if tactical is your game, go MLR with MilRad knobs, also 32x is too much, 5.5-22 is plenty.

 

[ColoWyo]

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I have the 5.5-22 with the NP-1R. If I could do it again, I'd order a 3.5-15 with the MLR reticle.

 

[elkkid3]

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I would go MilRad knobs with a MLR reticle, If you like a lot of power go 5.5-22, I would go 3.5-15

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Help me choose my reticle

Since you have chosen a Nightforce NXS 8-32X56, I assume you are interested in shooting Benchrest style at known distances for small groups. I would look at CH-3 or NP-2DD. Talk to some Benchrest shooters and see what they prefer.

If you are shooting paper and steel just for the fun of it you may find yourself wishing for a lower powered scope. I had a 8-32 power once but sold it as I never liked shooting above 18 or 20 power. There was to many distractions when shooting prone off a bipod any higher than that. Now I use a 3.5-15 mil-dot as a all purpose and a 6.5-20 with a fine crosshair when I am testing ammo loads.

If I had the 3.5-15 to do over I would go MLR with Mrad adjustments, the power is fine for what I need.

 

[jetmd]

Re: Help me choose my reticle

Thanks to everyone for the replies, I am going to digest the input from all and order a new scope Tuesday.

Thanks again!

 

[*Nine]

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I'll add in my opinion too that you will want much less magnification than you're thinking of. If you are going the NF route, get the 3.5-15 with the MLR reticle and the mil turrets.

 

[ReaperDriver]

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I dunno. 32x may be too much. But I rarely ever shoot in anything less than 25x with my 5.5-25 Falcon. Even at 100 yds, I shoot in 25x. At 1000 yds, the steel plate is still pretty small in 25x, so I would not want to shoot much less than that. And unless I'm shooting moving targets at 50 yds - I doubt I would need anything less than 5x. So for me, I prefer higher magnification. But I certainly think you can go too far too.

 

[unrepentant]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ReaperDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I dunno. 32x may be too much. But I rarely ever shoot in anything less than 25x with my 5.5-25 Falcon. Even at 100 yds, I shoot in 25x. At 1000 yds, the steel plate is still pretty small in 25x, so I would not want to shoot much less than that. And unless I'm shooting moving targets at 50 yds - I doubt I would need anything less than 5x. So for me, I prefer higher magnification. But I certainly think you can go too far too. </div></div>

You must be shooting in some mighty cool weather; I have 3 NF 5-22 scopes and find it awful tough to deal with mirage past 14-18x at "longer" distances--that's in mid-70* weather in bright sun. I can't imagine using 25x at 1000; at 100 it's no problem but out at LR, I'm happy with my 5-22's. Even 300yd can be tough in 80* weather beyond ~14x. I have an 8-32x56 that was my first purchase. I bought it because I knew the rifle would "never" go LR, and for 100yd, it's just fine, but I was lucky enough to test it's abilities at 1000yd before I outfitted my LR rifles, and decided that they would be just fine at a max of 22x.

I really, really like the NP-R2. Simple math, not a lot of hassling with the mildot system, which I was not raised on. Since I'm only an "occassional" shooter, not much practice is required to keep the easier ranging/conversion formula in my head.

 

[head2h2o]

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32x is too much magnification for most applications. I have a Sightron SIII 8-32x56 that I shoot with out to longer ranges, and I actually find that I shoot as good or better at 8x. On to your question about NF. I have the 5.5-22x50 w/ the NP-R1 reticle. I love this thing, but I grew up shooting MOA also, so I am more accustomed to it. I have of recent been playing around with the mil/mil systems of reticles and turrets and must say it is growing on me. With that said, I still would not give up my NP-R1 reticle. It is just user-friendly.

By the way, I shoot the 5.5-22 more often at 5.5 than at 22. I just seem to shoot better with less magnification. If you shoot at all in the summer, the mirage is going to kill your ability to use higher magnification.

 

[MacMan]

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I have the MLR with Mil-Radian knobs,never new anything about mils before my purchase and I love it now that I have had some practice and understand more about mils,Thanks to the guys here on the hide that have helped!

 

[GrimmRoper]

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I really like the NP-R reticles. 1 or 2 are awesome. I personally own the mil-dot reticel, which NF's edition is awesome.

At a recent sniper training and exercise here in AZ, there were some guys using the NP-R reticles and they were getting their shots off quicker than the rest of us who were still doing math. It is a great system and really easy to use. I have been using the mil system for about a year and 1/2 but the NP-R might just be my next reticle. It is awesome for targets and hunting.

I am not a fan of the MLR, for some reason I just dont shoot it as well as the mil-dot. I dont measure as accurately with it. I may just be retarded, but that was my opinion when I tried it. Definitely match the turrets and you'll be good to go.

Good Luck,
Nate

 

[jetmd]

Re: Help me choose my reticle

Thanks again to everyone.

I ordered my scope from Bear Basin, with input from Randy and John @ BB

After discussing my application, and also the input from SH members I ordered an NXS 8-32X56 MLR

Also a deciding factor was the 0% financing from BB.