Rifle Scopes Which Nightforce reticle?

[GentleBen]

Am looking at a new Nightforce Benchrest in 8-32x56.

There are four reticles available where I am shopping -- NP-2DD, NP-R2, NP-1RR and Mil-dot.

Advantages? Most popular? Your favorite if you own one?

Opinions please. It will go on a .308 build by Phoenix Custom Rifles.

(I already have one Vortex Viper 6-24x50 FFP with MOA reticle. I'd just get another one of those but not enough power offered.)

 

[SPfeiffer]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

8-32 on a 308 why?

 

[GentleBen]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

OK, now I've just added the Sightron SIII 8-32x56 to the list, it has a MOA-2 non-illuminated reticle ... $950 (a bit more than $300 less than the Nightforce). I don't think I can go wrong, but for the difference I won't have to scrimp on the rings and base.

 

[milo 2.0]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

You never stated whether your application was tactical type or benchrest shooting.
If benchrest, the NP-2DD would be the best, Everyone likes DD"s.
Tactical, the NP-R2, would prob be the best, but that ranging reticle, the NP-1RR is way cool once you figure your holdovers, very quick.
I see NF has cut way back on their reticle options for new scopes.

 

[milo 2.0]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SASSdriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">8-32 on a 308 why?</div></div>
Laugh, I have one on a 6.5x47, NP-2DD, overkill yes!
I had two $1800.00 scopes sitting on my bench when the gun was built, and I was scope poor.
Bought a 4.5x14 Leupold for it, but it went on a AR.
I love it, have to dial, no biggie to me, but watching the bullet impact steel is awesome. Taken it to 1500 yards, fun!

 

[varmint slayer]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

It's not on your list but I would go MOAR. One MOA graduations makes it very nice for holdovers and wind holds.

 

[milo 2.0]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Varmint Slayer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's not on your list but I would go MOAR. One MOA graduations makes it very nice for holdovers and wind holds. </div></div>
Agreed, but you can't get the MOAR in a benchrest scope.

 

[Paul38]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

MOAR is the way to go, I'm useing a 5.5X22 NF on a 375 CT and have more then I need for 2000 yards. Should work for a .308 which I shoot to.

 

[varmint slayer]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: milo-2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Varmint Slayer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's not on your list but I would go MOAR. One MOA graduations makes it very nice for holdovers and wind holds. </div></div>
Agreed, but you can't get the MOAR in a benchrest scope.</div></div>

Yeah I know you can't but I wouldn't even waste my time with a BR scope as all that magnification really isn't needed unless the gun is really going to be dedicated to BR. I had a NP-2DD in a 5.5-22 and it is nice because the reticle is very clean and simple but not very ideal for hold overs as there is nothing to reference really. I would say its a very good varmint reticle and a BR but that's about it.

 

[AberdeenReb]

Re: Which Nightforce reticle?

Of your choices npr2