Rifle Scopes Nightforce NXS F1 3.5-15x50 ffp

[SniperEnvy]

Hi All,

I have an ar10 gas gun with a 308 upper and currently building a 6.5cm upper. Ever since having the rifle I've had a vortex viper 6.5-20x44 bdc scope that I'll be moving over to a 223 ar15 dmr. I have a 1k budget for an optic to share between my my 308 and 6.5cm upper. I ran across a potential buy of a nightforce NXS F1 3.5-15x50 ffp optic that is like new the owner is willing to sell for $1k to me only. Do you folks think this is a good deal? It has a Velocity 1000 LV.5 F1 Reticle.

I never really stretched the legs of the existing set up with vortex, 400 yards at most. But starting to get into longer distances and have access to a 1000 yards next month.

Should I pull the trigger or should I go with another option with higher magnification? I'm only looking to bang steal if I can up to 1000 yards and see what the rifle can do on paper at around 300 yards.

Thanks!

 

[Trigger Monkey]

I'm a big proponent of Nightforce optics and mounts but I would pass on that deal. The 1000 LV.5 is a BDC reticle that may or may not match up to your load. For $1,000 there are some great options from Athlon, Vortex, and Burris that will meet your needs with some really great reticle options.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

PS - Who's selling it? Asking for a friend... J/K

 

[SniperEnvy]

@Trigger Monkey thanks for catching that. I got mixed up and thought it was a mil scope. Looking at the spec sheet for the reticle now it's clear that it's BDC MOA.

 

[phlegm]

That reticle should match your 308 well, but won't work very well for the 6.5.

For that price, you could probably still flip it. They usually sell upwards of $1400 when in good condition.

 

[Driftr76]

As for the magnification, I have no problem seeing paper at 300 or hitting steel at 1000 with my F1.