Rifle Scopes Thoughts on the NF 8-32

[MadKap]

Hey guys,

Somewhat recently, I picked up the nicest scope I've ever owned.

The vortex viper PST 6-24 FFP.

Now, going to this scope, I'm realizing how much I love good optics.

Ultimately, I haven't really made use of its features though.

I find that with the FFP, I'm only using it between maybe 10-18 power due to the size of the recital and the eyebox space becoming more critical.

I want to take another step up in optics with nightforce, and I actually think I prefer SFP.

How generous is the eyebox on the 8-32x56 throughout its range. I'm looking at their high-end model, the .mil zero stop variant.

For milling with this reticle, how do you know you're properly set at 22x, is the focal ring perfectly tuned to the actual magnification? Is there a click stop of some kind?

How do you find using the rubber cover vs flip-caps?

 

[turbo54]

Re: Thoughts on the NF 8-32

I can't quantify the eyebox on my 8-32, but I have no trouble with it.

There is no detent for proper ranging power - there are hash marks you align when you twist the eyepiece.

I prefer flipup caps, but they suck on the ocular of a NF.

I've become an optic snob. It was only a year and a half ago I got my first "good" scope (my 8-32 NF), and now I'm too good for them... I need a single or double turn turret and an ocular that doesn't turn.

Keep in mind, also, the 8-32 and 12-42 NFs have quite limited elevation.

 

[George63]

Re: Thoughts on the NF 8-32

exit pupal should be 50/24 = 2.08mm for the vortex
56/32 1.75mm for the NF, smaller but still OK

 

[MadKap]

Re: Thoughts on the NF 8-32

And I take it that light transmission to the eye is a function of the exit pupil?

 

[Senderofan]

Re: Thoughts on the NF 8-32

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MadKap</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And I take it that light transmission to the eye is a function of the exit pupil? </div></div>

Yes... and more...This is a quote taken from a "Shooting Times" article:

"On the other hand, large exit pupils offer advantages beyond simply flooding your eye with light. With riflescopes, one of the blessings of a large exit pupil is greater freedom to position the eye with respect to the optical axis. When you must mount the rifle quickly for a now-or-never shot, you don’t have the luxury of placing your eye behind the ocular with the exquisite precision a target shooter can lavish on finding the sweet spot of a 2mm or smaller exit pupil. You’ll be truly grateful for the chance a large exit pupil gives you to see what you need to see, even if your eye is less than ideally located."

Here's a link to the full article:
http://www.shootingtimes.com/2011/01/03/optics_opticpupil_061907/

Wayne