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SAI 10 1-10

Just another perspective...

I like my SAI 1-6 and I like my NX8. There are things I dislike about both of them.

I hate the "turrets" on the sai 6. The 1x isn't as true as the NX8 the NX8 that I have is flatter, has less edge distortion and has less mag at 1x.

The SAI 6 has some serious flare issues. Look in the direction of a rising sun and forget being able to see anything through the scope. I've never complained about flare before. I've literally never thought about it before. The NX8 controls flare much better (again I don't think about it), while the SAI 6 is literally not usable in some conditions above 2x mag.

I prefer the SAI reticle to the FC-DMX. The RAF feature is genius. It's really easy to see and bracket your target with, but it never obscures your target. I feel like the FC-DMX has a dead spot in the reticle... Try shooting a 6-10" target between 50 and 100 yards at 1x. If using illumination, the reticle will obscure the target, which I hate (the reticle turns into a 12 moa red dot). If above 1.5-2x, this is less of a problem as you don't need illumination and you can see around the horse shoe. The SAI 6 reticle is much easier to use without illumination, while the NX8 is more difficult for me to use without illum. I like that the t bars/posts come in closer on the SAI than on the FC-DMX. I prefer the NX8 at 8x, as I favor the floating dot vs cross hair in the SAI.

The SAI has a wider FOV, and the ocular is larger which makes the viewing experience nicer. However, the NX8 has clearly better resolution. They both have about the same CA (your mileage may vary). Going from memory here... I don't remember much of a difference in color or contrast.

The NX8 is smaller, the SAI feels large on a 10.5-14.5 build, while the size doesn't really matter on a 16" build. On a build with a 9" rail, the SAI is long enough to protrude into flashlight/laser controls.

I hate that on the NX8 I have to choose between a clear/flat/undistorted 1x picture and a razor sharp reticle, I can't have both. This isn't a problem above 1.5x. This problem exists for me on the SAI 6, but it's not nearly as bad, as the problem really shows itself when using illumination.

I wouldn't say one scope is nice and the other is garbage. The NX8 gives better optical performance in all viewing conditions. It has much better turrets (which is important as I swap barrels - LMT). The illumination is fantastic.

The SAI has a fantastic reticle, the turrets are garbage (which I wouldn't care about if I didn't swap barrels), the illumination is mediocre, which doesn't matter as the reticle is easy to use without illum. The stray light/flare issue is a real problem. The FOV is great and the larger ocular provides a nice viewing experience... Even if the optical performance isn't as good as the NX8.

I bought both expecting to sell one... But I can't pick a favorite, so they are both staying. They both work fine. 6x vs 8x doesn't matter to me. The SAI is clearly a better value, especially at used prices. But is it a better optic... I'm not sure about that.
Thorb, Your experience with both pretty much mimics my experience with both. I have been talking about the flare/halation issue with ATI's optics for a while (not just SAI but also with TT, I conjecture it has to do with their multi-coating but I have no concrete evidence to this as of yet, regardless, it is a bit frustrating to pay $5k plus for an optic to get complete washout in low sun situations.)

I grabbed one of the first SAI 6's and fell in love; however, like you one of the big pain points is the turrets or maybe more precisely the tiny little knob designed for elf fingers that my meaty nubs apparently weren't designed for (and I don't have the largest hands out there mind you), it is a really pain and definitely pushes you towards setting zero once and using the reticle from that point forward - hopefully they have improved on this design with the SAI 10 (however, ATI has a tendency to keep doing what they're doing and have difficulty listening to the feedback of the users.)

I happen to like the aiming bullets, very (VERY) easy to see without illumination.

I like the NX8 1-8 for its compact size, I love the FC-DMx reticle and think it is my favorite LPVO reticle and think it would do well within an MPVO format, heck if NF offered it in their 2.5-20 it just might breathe new life into that scope as it's Achilles heal is poor reticle performance at low mag (and don't even mention SFP lest I beat you with a rusty old Swarovski scope for even mentioning the unmentionable).
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Finding a wife

I don't have over an hour to watch your video, but "impossible" is silly.

Difficult? Sure.

A good wife has always been rare.

"An excellent wife, who can find her?
For her worth is far above jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life."

Proverbs 31:10-12. He is asking "who can find her?" "Her worth is far above jewels" because, like rubies and diamonds, she is rare. This is not 2025. This is almost 3,000 years ago, and he is saying, a good wife is a rare thing and hard to find. Note that the word "husband" here is ba'al, which means literally, "lord" or "master," just as the Hebrew word for marriage is the same word as a verb, meaning ownership or possession, as in a master owns his property. The New Testament mentions this in 1 Peter 3, when it says Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him Lord and that this is an example for all women, thousands of years later when Peter is writing.

But it has never been impossible to find such a wife. It is not impossible today, in 2025.

I have not watched the video, but I have a woman who is hot, a decade younger, and fits the "trad wife" model. Period. And we have a long term marriage. She is home schooling my kids right now while I am working. She was up early making breakfast for the family, eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, and milk or coffee.

"And she rises while it is still night
And gives food to her household,"

Proverbs 31:15

27 She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”

Proverbs 31:27-29

She is also religious and follows the Bible's teaching on women and men, particularly within a marriage. Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7, etc. (as an aside, if you have not read these two passages, especially, sit down and read them, slowly, line by line, and think about each word, what is it saying?). Most churches today disregard this stuff. Not only are the male teachers scared to teach them, but many churches have women teaching in mixed groups with men contrary to the Bible's clear proscription on this practice - it is not so hard to figure out what a church like that is going to teach. Find out what a woman believes about these passages, and you will know what sort of wife and mother she will be prior to marriage.
If you have a lack of time, like I do, just listen to the video while you do something else. Sometimes, I will click on the settings icon and speed it up. I've got use to listening to the videos at 1.5 - 2X speed.

I don't disagree with most of what you say about a biblical view of marriage. I'm a God-fearing man and believe in marriage the way God designed it.

However, 99% of modern western women have other ideas. The legislatures and courts also back them up.

Young men aren't getting married anymore. It's not because all women will ruin their lives. It's because all women CAN ruin their lives.

A "trad wife" today can be the raging feminist bitch in the future. I'm glad you have a great wife. Hopefully both of you will continue to have a healthy and happy marriage. I wish nothing else for you.

On the other hand, you are delusional if you think that she can't change. Your wonderful bride has the ability to spit lies about you in divorce court or trump up the most outrageous charges against you with you being led away in handcuffs.

If you get time, please listen to the video before you take issue with it.

SOLD Foundation Centurion impact 737

Dark distressed
Cut for M5 Bottom Metal
Inlet for Impact 737 SA
360 Precision Steel Arca Rail

No BM included or interior weights

Has some wear from matches. Has some grip tape for finger placement.
Some scuffs in the interior from removing the weights that were in it, cannot see them with your action installed.
Been a great stock for me, moving up to the Samson Stocks.

$950 shipped with steel Arca rail
$850 shipped without Arca rail
PayPal FF or Venmo

Might be willing to trade for Manners Pro Hunter or LRH with mini chassis.

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SAI 10 1-10

Just another perspective...

I like my SAI 1-6 and I like my NX8. There are things I dislike about both of them.

I hate the "turrets" on the sai 6. The 1x isn't as true as the NX8 the NX8 that I have is flatter, has less edge distortion and has less mag at 1x.

The SAI 6 has some serious flare issues. Look in the direction of a rising sun and forget being able to see anything through the scope. I've never complained about flare before. I've literally never thought about it before. The NX8 controls flare much better (again I don't think about it), while the SAI 6 is literally not usable in some conditions above 2x mag.

I prefer the SAI reticle to the FC-DMX. The RAF feature is genius. It's really easy to see and bracket your target with, but it never obscures your target. I feel like the FC-DMX has a dead spot in the reticle... Try shooting a 6-10" target between 50 and 100 yards at 1x. If using illumination, the reticle will obscure the target, which I hate (the reticle turns into a 12 moa red dot). If above 1.5-2x, this is less of a problem as you don't need illumination and you can see around the horse shoe. The SAI 6 reticle is much easier to use without illumination, while the NX8 is more difficult for me to use without illum. I like that the t bars/posts come in closer on the SAI than on the FC-DMX. I prefer the NX8 at 8x, as I favor the floating dot vs cross hair in the SAI.

The SAI has a wider FOV, and the ocular is larger which makes the viewing experience nicer. However, the NX8 has clearly better resolution. They both have about the same CA (your mileage may vary). Going from memory here... I don't remember much of a difference in color or contrast.

The NX8 is smaller, the SAI feels large on a 10.5-14.5 build, while the size doesn't really matter on a 16" build. On a build with a 9" rail, the SAI is long enough to protrude into flashlight/laser controls.

I hate that on the NX8 I have to choose between a clear/flat/undistorted 1x picture and a razor sharp reticle, I can't have both. This isn't a problem above 1.5x. This problem exists for me on the SAI 6, but it's not nearly as bad, as the problem really shows itself when using illumination.

I wouldn't say one scope is nice and the other is garbage. The NX8 gives better optical performance in all viewing conditions. It has much better turrets (which is important as I swap barrels - LMT). The illumination is fantastic.

The SAI has a fantastic reticle, the turrets are garbage (which I wouldn't care about if I didn't swap barrels), the illumination is mediocre, which doesn't matter as the reticle is easy to use without illum. The stray light/flare issue is a real problem. The FOV is great and the larger ocular provides a nice viewing experience... Even if the optical performance isn't as good as the NX8.

I bought both expecting to sell one... But I can't pick a favorite, so they are both staying. They both work fine. 6x vs 8x doesn't matter to me. The SAI is clearly a better value, especially at used prices. But is it a better optic... I'm not sure about that.
The NX8 is VERY picky on setting up diopter. I have found most 1-8x scopes, are, annoyingly, but it's not bad once you set it up.

That said, I am still very interested to see how the SAI 1-10 actually do!