Rifle Scopes Nightforce difference
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Re: Nightforce difference
To those of you who answered my question, quickly, precisely and without without taking offense at my obvious inexperience, thank you. To the guy from Texas: if you don't know, just say so...
To those of you who answered my question, quickly, precisely and without without taking offense at my obvious inexperience, thank you. To the guy from Texas: if you don't know, just say so...
Re: Nightforce difference
He knows, infact he has a NF on his rifle. I think he was making a good suggestion. These questions have been asked a multitude of times before. If you think he was rude just hang around.
Rthur
He knows, infact he has a NF on his rifle. I think he was making a good suggestion. These questions have been asked a multitude of times before. If you think he was rude just hang around.
Rthur
Re: Nightforce difference
The "hostility" keeps most new guys out that tend to be on the lazy/dumb side i.e. living in mom's basement. Not saying there's anything wrong with her basement though...as long as she keeps bringing meatloaf.
The "hostility" keeps most new guys out that tend to be on the lazy/dumb side i.e. living in mom's basement. Not saying there's anything wrong with her basement though...as long as she keeps bringing meatloaf.
Re: Nightforce difference
Having been on here for a while, and reading a lot more than posting (and learning a lot more by reading, by the way) it is a lot quicker to ask someone that knows than try to find out the real skinny on Google. Like for instance that NXS is made in Japan. Thanks and I'll try to not be too thin skinned; I've seen some rather blunt replies. If you try to find a subject on the search, you'd better be really lucky or have a lot of time. Thanks again, to all....
Having been on here for a while, and reading a lot more than posting (and learning a lot more by reading, by the way) it is a lot quicker to ask someone that knows than try to find out the real skinny on Google. Like for instance that NXS is made in Japan. Thanks and I'll try to not be too thin skinned; I've seen some rather blunt replies. If you try to find a subject on the search, you'd better be really lucky or have a lot of time. Thanks again, to all....
Re: Nightforce difference
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BBsteel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your best bet is to call Nightforce and ask. Why trust some guy on a forum? <span style="font-weight: bold">The 1st reply on this thread is not entirely accurate.</span> </div></div>
Please tell me how it's not accurate.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BBsteel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your best bet is to call Nightforce and ask. Why trust some guy on a forum? <span style="font-weight: bold">The 1st reply on this thread is not entirely accurate.</span> </div></div>
Please tell me how it's not accurate.
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The F1 has the reticle on the first focal plane, not the front focal plane.
I may be mistaken about this, but the F1 is labeled as being made in the U.S., but I do believe that they are still using Japanese glass. Still, my NXS is labeled as having been made in Japan.
The F1 has the reticle on the first focal plane, not the front focal plane.
I may be mistaken about this, but the F1 is labeled as being made in the U.S., but I do believe that they are still using Japanese glass. Still, my NXS is labeled as having been made in Japan.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AJBello</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BBsteel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your best bet is to call Nightforce and ask. Why trust some guy on a forum? <span style="font-weight: bold">The 1st reply on this thread is not entirely accurate.</span> </div></div>
Please tell me how it's not accurate. </div></div>
I'd also like to know what you think is inaccurate in <span style="font-style: italic">AJBello</span>'s reply.
Keith
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AJBello</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BBsteel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your best bet is to call Nightforce and ask. Why trust some guy on a forum? <span style="font-weight: bold">The 1st reply on this thread is not entirely accurate.</span> </div></div>
Please tell me how it's not accurate. </div></div>
I'd also like to know what you think is inaccurate in <span style="font-style: italic">AJBello</span>'s reply.
Keith
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TonyAngel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The F1 has the reticle on the first focal plane, not the front focal plane.</div></div>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Front Focal Plane" (FFP)</span></span> is also known as <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"First Focal Plane"</span></span>, just as <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Second Focal Plane" (SFP)</span></span> is also known as <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Rear Focal Plane"</span></span>.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TonyAngel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I may be mistaken about this, but the F1 is labeled as being made in the U.S., but I do believe that they are still using Japanese glass. Still, my NXS is labeled as having been made in Japan. </div></div>
You're not mistaken about the F1's glass being made in Japan - it IS. However, <span style="font-style: italic">it is assembled in the United States of a majority, i.e. 51% or greater, of U.S.-produced parts.</span> That is how the F1 AND MANY OTHER PRODUCTS are legally labeled as <span style="font-style: italic">"Made in U.S.A."</span>.
The non-F1 Nightforce scopes are not produced the same way as the F1.
Keith
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TonyAngel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The F1 has the reticle on the first focal plane, not the front focal plane.</div></div>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Front Focal Plane" (FFP)</span></span> is also known as <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"First Focal Plane"</span></span>, just as <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Second Focal Plane" (SFP)</span></span> is also known as <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Rear Focal Plane"</span></span>.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TonyAngel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I may be mistaken about this, but the F1 is labeled as being made in the U.S., but I do believe that they are still using Japanese glass. Still, my NXS is labeled as having been made in Japan. </div></div>
You're not mistaken about the F1's glass being made in Japan - it IS. However, <span style="font-style: italic">it is assembled in the United States of a majority, i.e. 51% or greater, of U.S.-produced parts.</span> That is how the F1 AND MANY OTHER PRODUCTS are legally labeled as <span style="font-style: italic">"Made in U.S.A."</span>.
The non-F1 Nightforce scopes are not produced the same way as the F1.
Keith
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My NF 1-4X24 NXS is marked "Made In USA" </div></div>
Yes, compact models (1-4 & 2.5-10) are Made in USA along with the F1 according to NF. The other fullsize SFP scopes are "Made in Japan". If you pull up each model on their website, there is a US flag with MADE IN U.S.A. on the ones that are.
ETA - Not that it really matters. Both the NFs I've had were Japan models and they were extremely nice. I suspect the models that are made here are the ones the military is most likely to use, so they make em "berry compliant". But that's a SWAG.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My NF 1-4X24 NXS is marked "Made In USA" </div></div>
Yes, compact models (1-4 & 2.5-10) are Made in USA along with the F1 according to NF. The other fullsize SFP scopes are "Made in Japan". If you pull up each model on their website, there is a US flag with MADE IN U.S.A. on the ones that are.
ETA - Not that it really matters. Both the NFs I've had were Japan models and they were extremely nice. I suspect the models that are made here are the ones the military is most likely to use, so they make em "berry compliant". But that's a SWAG.
