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Rifle Scopes SPR Type Scope

#3
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I was looking at both of those, but then I though man for this distance a Leupold may work just fine and i could put the extra dough towards another 308 scope.
I've seen used Leupolds for around $600
 
#7
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I'm having real good luck with two of the Super Sniper 3-9X. One is on a LMT MWS and the other is on a M1A NM. I shoot steel IPSC targets out to 800 yards with no problem. There is a 10% discount for hide members on the 3-9 and 10X HD using the code SSHIDE. If you want less power and illumination just wait a while and the 1-4X HD Super Sniper will be out. A comparison of the new SS 1-4HD and the short dot and NF can be found here. Photos start lower on the page. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2089839&page=4
 
#11
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here are a couple lame iphone pics of my Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x in 24mm on my SPRish AR.

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I ended up going with a US Optics Sn3 1.8-10x37 on mine. It's a little heavier than I would have preferred, but the mag range is perfect for an AR.
 
#16
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I agree with many here that the NF 2.5-10 either with the 24mm objective if you can find it or the 32mm objective will work well. I've used the 2.5-10X24 on my 16" AR for quite some time and it does very well out to 600+ yards and I even dabbled at 800 yards but the wind was whipping the bullet around pretty good. At the moment though I've replaced the 2.5-10X24 with my extra NF 3.5-15 F1 to just use something different. I'm using the NF rings that came with the scope on a riser rail so it's not exactly quick detach but so far I'm liking it, even though it looks a little goofy.
 
#18
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You can certainly use an ACOG but I don't think it really lends itself well to the SPR-type platform and the accuracy that it's capable of. I think ACOG's really shine on service rifles and carbines where you need speed and relative accuracy out to about 500 yards or so. Some people can certainly do quite well with the ACOG's on precision platforms while others opt for more magnification and different features. The BDC reticle for example will not match up completely to most of the match rounds since it was made with M855 ammunition in mind going a certain velocity in a given set of conditions. JP Enterprises has a special ACOG made around the 77gr projectiles that might be worth looking into if you want to go the ACOG route but I'd put money towards something with a mil reticle and more magnification first.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trigger Monkey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can certainly use an ACOG but I don't think it really lends itself well to the SPR-type platform and the accuracy that it's capable of. I think ACOG's really shine on service rifles and carbines where you need speed and relative accuracy out to about 500 yards or so. Some people can certainly do quite well with the ACOG's on precision platforms while others opt for more magnification and different features. The BDC reticle for example will not match up completely to most of the match rounds since it was made with M855 ammunition in mind going a certain velocity in a given set of conditions. JP Enterprises has a special ACOG made around the 77gr projectiles that might be worth looking into if you want to go the ACOG route but I'd put money towards something with a mil reticle and more magnification first. </div></div>

That makes sense. Thanks for the input. There are a couple of USO's that just came up for sale on here. I'll have to do more research on them as I know nothing about the reticule etc..

thanks
 
#20
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bm11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ended up going with a US Optics Sn3 1.8-10x37 on mine. It's a little heavier than I would have preferred, but the mag range is perfect for an AR. </div></div>

I had that USO as well on an AR platform and it's awesome. The USO is so good, I'm moving it to a .223 precision bolt rig.
 
#22
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rath</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if you can swing the $ then March has a 1-10x and a 2.5-25x that might interest you...
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Don't know much about them. I'll do some research.
thanks
 
#23
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bm11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ended up going with a US Optics Sn3 1.8-10x37 on mine. It's a little heavier than I would have preferred, but the mag range is perfect for an AR. </div></div>

+1 ... same here.
 
#24
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I think I have it down to two NF's.
I really like the IOR's, but the scopes in this class have capped turrets and use a BDC reticule geared for a .308.
I would like to find a 5.56 BDC with uncapped turrets, but don't know if anyone makes one.
I can't decide between NF 1-4 or 2.5-10 MIL scopes.
I'm wanting a fast CQB scope for 3 gun type matches and yet still be able to bang steel at 400m.
What power NF would you suggest?

Are there any scopes I'm not looking at in this price range?
Haven't found a good place to look at USO's, any ideas?
 
#25
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oubeta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think I have it down to two NF's.
I really like the IOR's, but the scopes in this class have capped turrets and use a BDC reticule geared for a .308.
I would like to find a 5.56 BDC with uncapped turrets, but don't know if anyone makes one.
I can't decide between NF 1-4 or 2.5-10 MIL scopes.
I'm wanting a fast CQB scope for 3 gun type matches and yet still be able to bang steel at 400m.
What power NF would you suggest?

Are there any scopes I'm not looking at in this price range?
Haven't found a good place to look at USO's, any ideas? </div></div>

If your not in a big hurry the new SWFA SS1-4 HD will be out soon. Scroll down on this thread to see the reticule design compared to the Short Dot and NF 1-4, http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1738494&page=4.
It will be available in both reticule designs shown and with either exposed or capped knobs,(your choice with either reticule). Tentative price is $799.00. This is a high quality optic with precise adjustments and excellent glass. Because of the FFP feature coupled with the mildot reticule and .2 mil adjustments with 10 mils per rotation you have for, practical purposes, a combination of a "red dot" at close range and a mildot further out. The ingenious part of this design is the use of the FFP. At first glance one wonders why bother to put FFP on a 1-4X scope? The answer is not for the conventional reason of having the mildot accurate at all magnification settings. Rather, the FFP feature "switches" between the "red Dot", (or large Tee depending on your choice of reticule), and the mildot. For illustrative purposes I've attached photos taken from the above mentioned thread showing the illuminated "red dot" at 1X and a non-illuminated mildot at 4X. I have had the prototype scopes for the last 10 days and have been field testing them. I've tested them at medium range and need to go out and put them against an Aimpoint with a timer and finish box testing. I've attached a photo of a silhouette target (yellow steel) shot at 700 yards using this scope. The group measures 7-1/2 inches. I've also attached a photo of a steel target shot at 500 yards using this scope. There are two five shot "groups" on this target. the first five shots are strung across the bottom because I could hear the first three shots but not see them and was moving my POA across the bottom thinking I was catching the edge. I was just catching the edge but the bottom edge. When I knew my POI I used the Mildot to measure and adjusted the elevation knob. That got me to the blue Circle. I put the last four into the 4-1/4 X 4-1/4 inch "head". That should tell you something about the resolution of this scope at 4X. Keep in mind this is a scope and is not parallax free like and Aimpoint but it is very fast at short range. I'll have a full field review up shortly. I hope this helps.

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#26
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NXS Compacts go perfectly on a hard use AR. Both the 2.5-10x's have very unique advantages over one another yet ultimately are both fantastic optics in their own right. I still have no clue how NF could discontinue the (x24).

As far as mag. range goes, you prob. only can answer that since you know best whether you shoot more near or far...and how far, and how near. I love the baby nxs but could not justify the utility of it as much as the 2.5's.


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#27
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I ended up ordering a NF 2.5-10x32 MIL with an ADM mount for my SPR.
I wish I would have looked more into the SS1-4 listed above a little more.
It looks like a great optic for what I need.

Thanks for all the help.
Now I've got to decide what scope to put on my new bolt gun build Mike is doing for me at Skunkworks:)
 
#28
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oubeta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ended up ordering a NF 2.5-10x32 MIL with an ADM mount for my SPR.
I wish I would have looked more into the SS1-4 listed above a little more.
It looks like a great optic for what I need.

Thanks for all the help.
Now I've got to decide what scope to put on my new bolt gun build Mike is doing for me at Skunkworks:) </div></div>

Good choice brother and why not stick with NF for your bolt gun?
 
#29
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I have a NF 3.5-15x50 NP-R1 that's for sale on here.
I really like it, but I'm going to a FFP scope and I've heard the reticule on the F1 can get a little fuzzy or small in the FFP's.
I'm thinking about getting an IOR FFP. I have around $2k+-.
There are so many different opinions out there I can't seem to decide on which one would be best for my bolt gun. I'm planning on taking several 'sniper' classes and they really stress getting a FFP for the movers, but I'm really not a big fan of the FFP's, but I'm not that good at math either. I guess a FFP would be the best choice for a beginner just getting into tactical long range shooting and matches.
I do like the NF"s, but I really like the quality of the IOR glass. I wish NF had a little better glass. I have not personally looked through a F1 so I can't say the reticule issues others have talked about would bother me or not.
 
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