Rifle Scopes Vortex or NightForce

[Focus plain]

I’m having a Mcwhorter 7mm STW Build. Struggling with Vortex Razer 2cnd Generation 4-27 X 56 mm obj.
Or NightForce atacr 5-25 X 56 mm obj.
FFP or SFP?
Primary use will be long range game hunting.
Thank You for your suggestions

 

[jda2631]

I would eliminate the Razor Gen II from your search due to this being a hunting rifle and that scopes weighs 3 lbs and instead decide between the ATACR and Razor AMG.

And if you do that, then I would point you to this thread that was about 8 posts below yours.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/razor-hd-amg-or-nf-atacr.6915252/#post-7386959

 

[leftyk82]

Of those two, only the Nightforce is offered as a second focal plane.

I would say consider the following:

-Price, edge goes to Vortex
-Weight, edge goes to NF
-Reticle choice, slight edge to NF (more options in their FFP line)
-Resale value, edge goes to NF
-Warranty, both stellar

 

[WeiserBucks]

I use a NF ATACR 5-25x56 2nd focal plane for hunting and general LR target shooting, wouldn't change a thing .

 

[Focus plain]

I would eliminate the Razor Gen II from your search due to this being a hunting rifle and that scopes weighs 3 lbs and instead decide between the ATACR and Razor AMG.

And if you do that, then I would point you to this thread that was about 8 posts below yours.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/razor-hd-amg-or-nf-atacr.6915252/#post-7386959

Thank You

I use a NF ATACR 5-25x56 2nd focal plane for hunting and general LR target shooting, wouldn't change a thing .

Thank You. I have a NightForce NXS 5.5-22 X 56 that I’ve had on a 338 Win Mag for many years. You’ve convinced me to stay with NF. ATACR 5-25 X56 SFP it is. Thank You

 

[longshot2000]

I mean, if price were not a factor, it would not be a question in my book. But, street price is still a delta.

 

[Focus plain]

I mean, if price were not a factor, it would not be a question in my book. But, street price is still a delta.

Price is not a factor in my choice. I simply want the best scope that I can put on my long range hunting rifle.

 

[patriot07]

Price is not a factor in my choice. I simply want the best scope that I can put on my long range hunting rifle.

Tangent Theta

 

[WeiserBucks]

Tangent Theta

Theta provides zero discernable advantage for hunting, I know from experience.

 

[patriot07]

Theta provides zero discernable advantage for hunting, I know from experience.

If he's talking long range hunting, then I couldn't imagine the improved optical clarity wouldn't be of some use. If it wasn't, then why is Swaro in business?

I'm not a hunter though, so maybe I'm wrong.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Swarovski is in business because they are the top tier of observation, I own a Swarovski spotter and can attest to the quality.

Observation isn't shooting.

 

[patriot07]

Swarovski is in business because they are the top tier of observation, I own a Swarovski spotter and can attest to the quality.

Observation isn't shooting.

So, what you're saying is that the ATACR's optical clarity versus TT's better optical clarity is of no use hunting? Even if money is no object?

 

[AverageGrunt]

Just get a vortex save 500-700 bucks for ammo or other things. If ten oz is a big deal then spend the extra money on a gym membership and protein because these complaints about 10oz are getting rediculous lol

 

[samnev]

Thank You

Thank You. I have a NightForce NXS 5.5-22 X 56 that I’ve had on a 338 Win Mag for many years. You’ve convinced me to stay with NF. ATACR 5-25 X56 SFP it is. Thank You

I use the same NXS 5.5-22X56 on several of my rifles. Bought the 5-25X56 ATACR SFP a few years back. You will be very happy with it. I really like the MOAR-T reticle.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Mine is MOAR-T also, works great for my application.

 

[krumfola]

Correct me if I’m wrong but as long as you’re not using the reticle for ranging or holdovers, there is no real advantage to a FFP. Right?

 

[TexasUplander]

f

 

[patriot07]

Correct me if I’m wrong but as long as you’re not using the reticle for ranging or holdovers, there is no real advantage to a FFP. Right?

Not just holdovers - even if you dial elevation and hold wind, the reticle won't be right except for at one magnification.

I suppose if you dial elevation and wind all the time, it wouldn't matter. But you're essentially turning your scope into something with a duplex reticle at that point.

 

[Farmerbrown32]

Honestly i would get a nxs and save some weight over the atacr. The amg is a decent scope but does not compare to nf in my opinion. I was not impressed with the amg glass at all. I have owned all three and still have 5 nxs

 

[SCOPEBROKER]

Honestly i would get a nxs and save some weight over the atacr. The amg is a decent scope but does not compare to nf in my opinion. I was not impressed with the amg glass at all. I have owned all three and still have 5 nxs

well stated.

 

[texag0842]

I ended up with a 4-16x42 Mil-C ATACR

I wanted the 2.5-10 NXS in mildot but couldn't find one in stock. The additional 10oz gave me 16x, FFP, better turret for hunting, and better glass.

 

[ICU22250]

My vote goes to the AMG for a hunting rifle, the weight is perfect, love the locking turrets, you have all the holdovers you could ever need. I think the glass is very good coming from a 50mm objective and the warranty is second to none if you happen to take a spill with your rifle, your covered.. Here is one on my 223 Tikka Varmint..