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Rifle Scopes Nightforce 4-14X50 F1 or US Optics TS20X?

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I have an opportunity to buy one or the other at a bargain, and I was wondering what The Optics Brain Trust had to say.
 
I didn’t love my 4-14 F1 - ended up selling it for an Ares ETR and I’m much happier. Reasonable weight, rugged, glass was okay, clicks were okay.

It would be right at home on a hunting rifle but it wouldn’t be my first (or second... or third) choice for a match/range rifle.
 
I have / had both. The USO has better glass, reticles, and seems better built. The Nightforce has better turret clicks. I still have the USO.
 
I haven't had the chance to get behind the USO, but the NF really isn't amazing value unless its going on a hunting rifle where weight matters. If I wasn't reducing my collection, I would still have my SHV.