Rifle Scopes Hunting Scope Choice

[HOGGHEAD]

I have a Zeiss Conquest 6.5X20 on my 22-250 right now. I am moving this scope over to a 300 WSM for a position deer rifle for longer shots. So I am in need of a new scope for my 22-250.

This is strictly a ground hog rifle. With shots out to 800 yards. But most shooting is in the 300-500 yard range. It is a rifle that RHYS built for me with a heavy 28" Krieger 1in8 barrel. And it shoots the 75 grain A-Max bullets into tiny little groups.

I decided about 7 months ago that I wanted to buy my first NF scope. I wanted to buy a NF 8X32 BR scope. So I started saving my money. Today I put the last of the funds needed to buy the scope in the envelope. I now have $1300 saved up for my new scope.

Now the dilemma. I am pretty sure I want to stay with the power range of 8X32. However I have not completely ruled out a 6X24. But I do believe an 8X32 is what I want.

I have also been looking at the SIII Sightron in 8X32. From everything I can find out about the Sightron it is suppose to track as well as the NF scope. Not as rugged as the NF, but rugged is not a requirement for me and the way I groundhog hunt.

Is the NF worth the extra amount of money over the SIII??

What is most important to me is the ability of the scope to track perfectly. Is the Sightron capable of doing that as well as the NF BR scope??

Two of the reasons I am backing off the NF is that the adjustments are 1/8" and I would prefer 1/4". And the NF does not have as much internal adjustment as the Sightron?? What do you guys think??

I have also thought about the 8.5X25 Leupold VX-3 Long Range scope. Supposedly the new erector in the VX-3's are suppose to be substantially better than the old VXIII's---any one have first hand experience with that statement?? And the Leupold is US made?? Thanks guys, Tom.

 

[42769vette]

Re: Hunting Scope Choice

imo nf would be the best option. the nf is going to be heavey on a rifle you intend to pack around but if thats not a issue then stick with nf.

ive been burned to many times by leupold to ever trust any product with there name on it.

 

[matchking]

Re: Hunting Scope Choice

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HOGGHEAD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is the Sightron capable of doing that as well as the NF BR scope??
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YES. IMO, better. I have only had a few Sightrons, but the ones I had tracked perfectly. I cannot say the same for NF. With that said, NF far surpasses Sightron in the reticle and knob departments, but glass quality and tracking/repeatibility would go to Sightron, in my experience.

 

[bowslngr]

Re: Hunting Scope Choice

In my opinion, the Sightron is a better scope for the application you have described -- at it is a fabulous scope. I am very happy with the two that I own.

 

[head2h2o]

Re: Hunting Scope Choice

The SIII that I have is a great scope. It has good glass and the reports about it tracking true are dead on. I have never had any issues with mine and would certainly recommend them. For your application, I think the SIII is a better option, though I do like NF as well and have never been let down by them either. A couple of guys that I shoot F class with swear by them.

While I have no axe to grind with Leupold, I think either of the other two scopes are a better option.

 

[car2go4]

Re: Hunting Scope Choice

for the money Conquest is awfully tough to beat!!

 

[schiaa]

Re: Hunting Scope Choice

I'm in a very similar situation as the op. After two years of saving pennies, I've finally finished my DPMS LR-6.5 Creedmoor. I'm not a Marine or a cop; I'm not a sniper. I just like shooting prairie dogs from a long ways away.

I always dreamed of getting a NF NXS 5.5-22, but now that I actually have all that money saved up, I only want to part with it if I actually NEED that MUCH scope. Like I said, I don't have a ghillie suit, and I don't ride around in an armored vehicle (Thank you to those who do!).

The scope I need should have lots of internal adjustment, good glass for daylight shooting, and a good warranty from a good company. I'm looking closely at the Sightron Siii.