whats a better retical for hunting and long range shooting??? np-1rr or mlr 12-42x56
Rifle Scopes nightforce
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Re: nightforce
What are you hunting to need 42X magnification?
What are you hunting to need 42X magnification?
Re: nightforce
Maybe he's shooting ants at a 1000yrds
Maybe he's shooting ants at a 1000yrds
Re: nightforce
I STRONGLY suggest you don't go 42x unless you are shooting 1000 yd br or fclass. For a hunting/tactical gun it is too much. Not only will you never shoot it on 42x in a practical situation you sacrifice ALOT of internal adj to get that 42x. Get the 5.5-22 w/either the MLR or NPR1. Just make sure you get the turrets to match the reticle
I STRONGLY suggest you don't go 42x unless you are shooting 1000 yd br or fclass. For a hunting/tactical gun it is too much. Not only will you never shoot it on 42x in a practical situation you sacrifice ALOT of internal adj to get that 42x. Get the 5.5-22 w/either the MLR or NPR1. Just make sure you get the turrets to match the reticle
Re: nightforce
Depending on how small the stuff is that you're shooting at, even the 5.5-22X might be too much.
For a general purpose hunting rifle, I really like the 2.5-10X32. It's relatively compact and light. Even the 3-15X is a pretty good sized scope.
How far out are you talking about shooting?
Personally, I like MOA based reticles. Since I don't always get the opportunity to shoot long distances, I tend to challenge myself by shooting are really small targets. Most MOA scope adjustments are in increments of .25" and Mil scope adjustments are in .1 mils which translate into roughly 1/3 of an inch, so the MOA just suits me better.
Depending on how small the stuff is that you're shooting at, even the 5.5-22X might be too much.
For a general purpose hunting rifle, I really like the 2.5-10X32. It's relatively compact and light. Even the 3-15X is a pretty good sized scope.
How far out are you talking about shooting?
Personally, I like MOA based reticles. Since I don't always get the opportunity to shoot long distances, I tend to challenge myself by shooting are really small targets. Most MOA scope adjustments are in increments of .25" and Mil scope adjustments are in .1 mils which translate into roughly 1/3 of an inch, so the MOA just suits me better.
Re: nightforce
California, he has plenty of opportunities to shoot offshore seagulls at a mile
Though I shouldn't talk, I'm using a 8-32x scope on my yote/fclass rig. Last yote I shot at just under 100 yards I was on 18x... never been much of a low power fan.
Guess I'm crazy like that
California, he has plenty of opportunities to shoot offshore seagulls at a mile
Though I shouldn't talk, I'm using a 8-32x scope on my yote/fclass rig. Last yote I shot at just under 100 yards I was on 18x... never been much of a low power fan.
Guess I'm crazy like that
Re: nightforce
Whatever u go with, just make sure the turrets match the reticle. This eliminates the need for extra math to convert mils to moa clicks. I have a 3-15X56 MLR with .10 MRAD Turrets, and I love it. I went with mils because there is more range estimation info out there because of it's military use. I have never used a MOA reticle so I can't contrast the use, but I am happy, and it's great glass.
Whatever u go with, just make sure the turrets match the reticle. This eliminates the need for extra math to convert mils to moa clicks. I have a 3-15X56 MLR with .10 MRAD Turrets, and I love it. I went with mils because there is more range estimation info out there because of it's military use. I have never used a MOA reticle so I can't contrast the use, but I am happy, and it's great glass.
Re: nightforce
local comps are going to start ranging out from 600 to 1000... and then hunting shots on varmints at 400+
local comps are going to start ranging out from 600 to 1000... and then hunting shots on varmints at 400+
Re: nightforce
If it is the benchrest model of Nightforce, realize you are looking at 40moa of adjustment max without a + MOA base
If it is the benchrest model of Nightforce, realize you are looking at 40moa of adjustment max without a + MOA base
Re: nightforce
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tac243</div><div class="ubbcode-body">local comps are going to start ranging out from <span style="color: #006600">600 to 1000</span>... and then hunting shots on varmints at 400+ </div></div>
I use the 5.5 x 22 with NPR1 and it works really good for comps and general shooting, tonight I put it on my .223 Rock River AR because my rifle is at the Smiths.
I like high power scopes as much as the next guy, but if you shoot comps you will be in a hurry and most likley using a bipod. The problem I have ran into was finding my targets at 900 yards quickly at 22 power, so, I will generally run my scope at 18 power.
Now for range finding, most people will have a hand held, and for those few stages that have unknown distances you can range pretty good at 22 power and using your reticle along with a chart that will do the conversion to yards.
Just throwing it out there.
SScott
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tac243</div><div class="ubbcode-body">local comps are going to start ranging out from <span style="color: #006600">600 to 1000</span>... and then hunting shots on varmints at 400+ </div></div>
I use the 5.5 x 22 with NPR1 and it works really good for comps and general shooting, tonight I put it on my .223 Rock River AR because my rifle is at the Smiths.
I like high power scopes as much as the next guy, but if you shoot comps you will be in a hurry and most likley using a bipod. The problem I have ran into was finding my targets at 900 yards quickly at 22 power, so, I will generally run my scope at 18 power.
Now for range finding, most people will have a hand held, and for those few stages that have unknown distances you can range pretty good at 22 power and using your reticle along with a chart that will do the conversion to yards.
Just throwing it out there.
SScott
Re: nightforce
I agree with 3rdgss. If you are going to hunt varmints 800yds and out I can see you using a 42x. Just remember that the NF 42x reticle works at 22x and when it gets hot you will see a lot of mirage. The NPR1 and the MLR are the way to go.
As for the RET we sale more NPR1’s to the varmint shooters.
Mike @ CST
I agree with 3rdgss. If you are going to hunt varmints 800yds and out I can see you using a 42x. Just remember that the NF 42x reticle works at 22x and when it gets hot you will see a lot of mirage. The NPR1 and the MLR are the way to go.
As for the RET we sale more NPR1’s to the varmint shooters.
Mike @ CST
Re: nightforce
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 3rdgss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I STRONGLY suggest you don't go 42x unless you are shooting 1000 yd br or fclass. For a hunting/tactical gun it is too much. Not only will you never shoot it on 42x in a practical situation you sacrifice ALOT of internal adj to get that 42x. Get the 5.5-22 w/either the MLR or NPR1. Just make sure you get the turrets to match the reticle </div></div>
You are right on the money.
I have the 12x42x and rarely go over 22x.
But the 42x comes in handy for a spotting scope LOL.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 3rdgss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I STRONGLY suggest you don't go 42x unless you are shooting 1000 yd br or fclass. For a hunting/tactical gun it is too much. Not only will you never shoot it on 42x in a practical situation you sacrifice ALOT of internal adj to get that 42x. Get the 5.5-22 w/either the MLR or NPR1. Just make sure you get the turrets to match the reticle
You are right on the money.
I have the 12x42x and rarely go over 22x.
But the 42x comes in handy for a spotting scope LOL.
Re: nightforce
I have the 5.5-22 with NPR 1 and love it. I have hunted two seasons with it. It is a bit heavy, but for the way I hunt it does me just fine...
I have the 5.5-22 with NPR 1 and love it. I have hunted two seasons with it. It is a bit heavy, but for the way I hunt it does me just fine...
