Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
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Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
what do you use on your other scopes? i can tell you first hand that many of my friends have 5-7 different reticals on their rifles and dont have a clue as to how to use the retical as it was designed....if you have other rifles with mildot and understand how to use mildots, i would say stick with that...
what do you use on your other scopes? i can tell you first hand that many of my friends have 5-7 different reticals on their rifles and dont have a clue as to how to use the retical as it was designed....if you have other rifles with mildot and understand how to use mildots, i would say stick with that...
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
Yes I know how to use the mil dot scale, and I actually use it
I have a S&B 5-25 with a P4fine reticle, the problem is that it dosen't have enough elevation, to reach out to 2.5km.
I need a crosshair that is very fine so it dosen't block the target on long distances, been there done that :-(
So what does Nightforce make, who can fulfill this? what do you guys use on your ELR rifles? seems like Nightforce is what CheyTac is using on there rifles...
Kelle
Yes I know how to use the mil dot scale, and I actually use it
I have a S&B 5-25 with a P4fine reticle, the problem is that it dosen't have enough elevation, to reach out to 2.5km.
I need a crosshair that is very fine so it dosen't block the target on long distances, been there done that :-(
So what does Nightforce make, who can fulfill this? what do you guys use on your ELR rifles? seems like Nightforce is what CheyTac is using on there rifles...
Kelle
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
I'd suggest the NP-R1. On the 5.5-22 you have 20 moa of hold over (each point being 1 moa) and then you have 10 moa on either side of center for wind (2 moa each). It's a nice - clean and thin reticle that's very easy to use.
Why not a 56mm objective?
I'd suggest the NP-R1. On the 5.5-22 you have 20 moa of hold over (each point being 1 moa) and then you have 10 moa on either side of center for wind (2 moa each). It's a nice - clean and thin reticle that's very easy to use.
Why not a 56mm objective?
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
The NP R1 is a good reticle for your needs. I used one in a 5.5-22x56 on a 408 Chey Tac to shoot to 2000 yards on an MOA sized target without a problem.
I'd suggest the 56mm objective also. Does give you a little brighter picture when up on higher powers.
The NP R1 is a good reticle for your needs. I used one in a 5.5-22x56 on a 408 Chey Tac to shoot to 2000 yards on an MOA sized target without a problem.
I'd suggest the 56mm objective also. Does give you a little brighter picture when up on higher powers.
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
Just talked with CheyTac, they use Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 with NP-R1 or NP-R2 crosshair and zero stop.
Think it is going to be 5.5-22x56 with NP-R1 crosshair and zero stop. Thanks for your help and input...
Cheers
Kelle
Just talked with CheyTac, they use Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 with NP-R1 or NP-R2 crosshair and zero stop.
Think it is going to be 5.5-22x56 with NP-R1 crosshair and zero stop. Thanks for your help and input...
Cheers
Kelle
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
I have the NPR-2 on my Cheytac -the NPR1 are both great choices.
I have the NPR-2 on my Cheytac -the NPR1 are both great choices.
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need a crosshair that is very fine so it dosen't block the target on long distances, been there done that</div></div>How big are the targets?
I use the MLR recticle, because I am used to it in my other scopes. But going MOA/MOA is fine, too.
And what Rob said: the 56mm objective is the one to get not because of low light capability but because of your consistent use of high maginification.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need a crosshair that is very fine so it dosen't block the target on long distances, been there done that</div></div>How big are the targets?
I use the MLR recticle, because I am used to it in my other scopes. But going MOA/MOA is fine, too.
And what Rob said: the 56mm objective is the one to get not because of low light capability but because of your consistent use of high maginification.
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
+1 on the 5.5-22; above 22-24 power, mirage can render the extra magnification all but unusable.
+1 on the 5.5-22; above 22-24 power, mirage can render the extra magnification all but unusable.
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
5.5x22 R1 all the way (not to "busy" either)
shot at 1200 today and mirage was a big factor
so FWIW
5.5x22 R1 all the way (not to "busy" either)
shot at 1200 today and mirage was a big factor
so FWIW
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
I have a 5-22 np-R2 and am going to get an R1 for my next LR setup after trying it..
I have a 5-22 np-R2 and am going to get an R1 for my next LR setup after trying it..
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
Good choice Kelle
I have the 56mm in mil dot / Mil turrets
Its not bad, but i think for massive distances that the cheytac is capable of, i would rather a thinner style reticle...
MLR, NPR1 or NPR2
Good choice Kelle
I have the 56mm in mil dot / Mil turrets
Its not bad, but i think for massive distances that the cheytac is capable of, i would rather a thinner style reticle...
MLR, NPR1 or NPR2
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
Just got the NF 5.5-22x56 MIL MIL with zero stop turrets. This was recommended by a great shooter, who frequents the HIDE
Just got the NF 5.5-22x56 MIL MIL with zero stop turrets. This was recommended by a great shooter, who frequents the HIDE
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
+1 on the 5.5-22x56, I put one on my custom rifle in 416 B & I,m very happy with it.
I wanted to get the S&B but I needed to go mil to get the elevation & then it still wasn't as much as the NF.
With my set up & bullets I can get to a bit over 2500 yards by dialling
+1 on the 5.5-22x56, I put one on my custom rifle in 416 B & I,m very happy with it.
I wanted to get the S&B but I needed to go mil to get the elevation & then it still wasn't as much as the NF.
With my set up & bullets I can get to a bit over 2500 yards by dialling
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
Why not get a MIL/MIL NF instead of a MOA/MOA? As a European it will be much easier to make adjustments.
When it comes to elevation adjustment, does the NF 5.5-22x really offer any advantages over the S&B 5-25x? I see that the NF is listed with 100 MOA internal adjustment, and the S&B IIRC has about 90. But with the P4(F) reticle in the S&B you can crank the magnification down, at 15x you'll have about 10 mils of reticle for holdover in elevation, using the elevation in the turret as well it translates into roughly 125 MOA. While the NF with a MLR reticle can provide about 115 MOA (100 MOA in the turrets + 4.5 mils in the reticle), 120 MOA with the NPR2.
If you are into MOA/MOA scopes though, the NF 5.5-22x will probably be your best bet. Especially if you want a maximum power of 20 or more. If not, the NF 3.5-15x is listed with 110 MOA. And the Leupold Mk4 16x has 140 MOA. But no doubt you'll have great fun with your rifle, regardless if its a NF or an S&B on top of it.
Why not get a MIL/MIL NF instead of a MOA/MOA? As a European it will be much easier to make adjustments.
When it comes to elevation adjustment, does the NF 5.5-22x really offer any advantages over the S&B 5-25x? I see that the NF is listed with 100 MOA internal adjustment, and the S&B IIRC has about 90. But with the P4(F) reticle in the S&B you can crank the magnification down, at 15x you'll have about 10 mils of reticle for holdover in elevation, using the elevation in the turret as well it translates into roughly 125 MOA. While the NF with a MLR reticle can provide about 115 MOA (100 MOA in the turrets + 4.5 mils in the reticle), 120 MOA with the NPR2.
If you are into MOA/MOA scopes though, the NF 5.5-22x will probably be your best bet. Especially if you want a maximum power of 20 or more. If not, the NF 3.5-15x is listed with 110 MOA. And the Leupold Mk4 16x has 140 MOA. But no doubt you'll have great fun with your rifle, regardless if its a NF or an S&B on top of it.
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
As SAKO-75 said If you are into MOA/MOA scopes though, the NF 5.5-22x will probably be your best bet. Especially if you want a maximum power of 20 or more. If not, the NF 3.5-15x is listed with 110 MOA. And the Leupold Mk4 16x has 140 MOA. But no doubt you'll have great fun with your rifle, regardless if its a NF or an S&B on top of it.[/quote]
Additionally the NPR2 on the 3.5-15x is good for 30min holdover instead of the 20 you get with the5.5x22.
As SAKO-75 said If you are into MOA/MOA scopes though, the NF 5.5-22x will probably be your best bet. Especially if you want a maximum power of 20 or more. If not, the NF 3.5-15x is listed with 110 MOA. And the Leupold Mk4 16x has 140 MOA. But no doubt you'll have great fun with your rifle, regardless if its a NF or an S&B on top of it.[/quote]
Additionally the NPR2 on the 3.5-15x is good for 30min holdover instead of the 20 you get with the5.5x22.
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
Well correct me if I’m wrong, but the NF is available in MIL click settings and that is the one I would like to buy...
I currently use an S&B PMII 5-25 on my AIASWM .338LM and it is a great scope, but it hasn’t enough elevation to take me out to 2500m (on the 375CT), that’s why I need a scope with at least 100MOA in elevation
Kelle
Well correct me if I’m wrong, but the NF is available in MIL click settings and that is the one I would like to buy...
I currently use an S&B PMII 5-25 on my AIASWM .338LM and it is a great scope, but it hasn’t enough elevation to take me out to 2500m (on the 375CT), that’s why I need a scope with at least 100MOA in elevation
Kelle
Re: Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Scope
R1 or R2 holdover reticles are MOA scale and are finer than Mil-dot or MLR which is why they were suggested. The Nightforce Mil-Dot or MLR are the only MIL matching reticles at this time.
R1 or R2 holdover reticles are MOA scale and are finer than Mil-dot or MLR which is why they were suggested. The Nightforce Mil-Dot or MLR are the only MIL matching reticles at this time.
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