Need a couple of HPVO's.
Read everything on here and still waffling. I've reached decision paralysis.
I have an NX8. It's a great scope. But that's my only frame of reference. Never looked through any of the others.
I understand all the differences between XTR III and Pro.
One of them will be for a Rimfire application. It's not a nice rimfire trainer. Just a Savage Mark II FVSR in a Boyds AT-ONE stock.
I'm even considering that Bushnell Match Pro ED for the Savage. BUT I've pretty much sworn off budget scopes. I'm not at the "price is not a consideration" point because I'm still cheap at heart, but I make it a point not to skimp on glass any more. That being said, there is still something inside of me that has a hard time putting a $1000-2000 optic on a $200 gun. Even though I know why you should.
So, do I just throw the Bushnell on top and be done with it? When I get a nicer rimfire I can get a nice scope (probably won't get rid of the Savage). OR do I get a XTR III for a couple bucks more? OR do I spend a few hundred more than that and get an XTR Pro or NX8 knowing it may go on much nicer Rimfire at some point?
Other two optics will be going on .223's. One a complete custom 26" built PRS style rig (will also be used to murder prairie dogs) and the other a custom 26" Rem 700 varmint / fun gun. Handled for everything.
That being said I can get additional NX8's in the sub $2000 price range, so the XTR pro and NX8 are very close in price point. Between those two I don't necessarily think the NX8 is better. From reading everything on here it appears that the XTR Pro may even be better glass in some aspects.
I was originally going to put an ATACR 7-35 on the custom rig (and still may), but I can be talked into the XTR PRO for that gun. Not really considering the XTR III or NX8 for the this rifle, but again if that's a more reasonable route I'm open to it.
The custom Rem 700 is slated to become a 300 Blackout down the road at some point. I was going to do it right away, but now I think I'll just shoot it out and then swap it. Thoughts on the three optics listed initially?
I always say I'm not building / buying any ore guns, but we know how that goes. I just broke every AR I own down, and 6 AR's turned into 15 different during the rebuild project. SO, I have no issue with playing scope shuffle and like to buy for the long run with the intent of buying the right optic and moving it around down the road if need be.
Appreciate your time.
