Heard a rumor from a very reliable source the new NF FFP scope will be released in May. Didn't get any other details other than MAP would be around $3,200. Anybody heard anything else?
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Rifle Scopes New Nightforce FFP Super Scope coming soon!
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That has been going on for a while now, the 5-25x...
That has been going on for a while now, the 5-25x...
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I know that has been talked about alot for a year or two but, its the first I've heard a definite date. I guess he could be full of shit but, he put my name on the list for one of the five he has on order.
I know that has been talked about alot for a year or two but, its the first I've heard a definite date. I guess he could be full of shit but, he put my name on the list for one of the five he has on order.
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No, just look up what is happening in May, the clues are there...
No, just look up what is happening in May, the clues are there...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll believe when I see it. </div></div>
I have seen it,
Twice.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll believe when I see it. </div></div>
I have seen it,
Twice.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunderstorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">one of the five he <span style="font-weight: bold">has</span> on order.</div></div>
I wonder if he will put my name on one of the other 4 he has on order?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunderstorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">one of the five he <span style="font-weight: bold">has</span> on order.</div></div>
I wonder if he will put my name on one of the other 4 he has on order?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll believe when I see it. </div></div>
I have seen it,
Twice. </div></div>
Oh, I'm referring to the May release. Everyone has been anxiously waiting for so long, it has pretty much become a myth. lol
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll believe when I see it. </div></div>
I have seen it,
Twice. </div></div>
Oh, I'm referring to the May release. Everyone has been anxiously waiting for so long, it has pretty much become a myth. lol
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They said exactly when they were releasing it at SHOT, in the past they did not.
They said exactly when they were releasing it at SHOT, in the past they did not.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They said exactly when they were releasing it at SHOT, in the past they did not. </div></div>
Gotcha. I wasn't at SHOT so...I wouldn't know but I'll take your word for it. Is this supposed to be the 'BEAST' that has been rumored to be in the works, or is this optic setting the stage for something better?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They said exactly when they were releasing it at SHOT, in the past they did not. </div></div>
Gotcha. I wasn't at SHOT so...I wouldn't know but I'll take your word for it. Is this supposed to be the 'BEAST' that has been rumored to be in the works, or is this optic setting the stage for something better?
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Don't know which one they are releasing as there is more than one... at the price point noted above seems more "beast" like than the NXS version but you never know... it could be just the NXS version, or the full blown one.
When it shows up in the mail I will know for sure.
Don't know which one they are releasing as there is more than one... at the price point noted above seems more "beast" like than the NXS version but you never know... it could be just the NXS version, or the full blown one.
When it shows up in the mail I will know for sure.
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Loose Lips Sink Ships,
or in my case stop the mail LOL
Loose Lips Sink Ships,
or in my case stop the mail LOL
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Hey lowlight, make my phone ring when you get them in lol. I want one.
Hey lowlight, make my phone ring when you get them in lol. I want one.
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I don't get the "hush hush" factor here. This isnt top seceret data, its a optic. This thing already has a ton of build up momentum behind it. More info released into the market will only help them with sales. They have disappointed people for 2yrs now with no product, but plenty of talk of a product.
I also heard this weekend from a retailer that there was a May release date. I don't typically fall into the "gotta have it now" club, but with this optic in question, I'll be right there in line with everyone else.
Frank, I'm not asking for info on the product, but I am asking what's the reason for the explicit lack of info being given out by the manufacturer? Obviously those like yourself "in the know" have been given info, so it must not be a total top seceret case.
I don't get the "hush hush" factor here. This isnt top seceret data, its a optic. This thing already has a ton of build up momentum behind it. More info released into the market will only help them with sales. They have disappointed people for 2yrs now with no product, but plenty of talk of a product.
I also heard this weekend from a retailer that there was a May release date. I don't typically fall into the "gotta have it now" club, but with this optic in question, I'll be right there in line with everyone else.
Frank, I'm not asking for info on the product, but I am asking what's the reason for the explicit lack of info being given out by the manufacturer? Obviously those like yourself "in the know" have been given info, so it must not be a total top seceret case.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trevor300wsm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't get the "hush hush" factor here. This isnt top seceret data, its a optic. This thing already has a ton of build up momentum behind it. More info released into the market will only help them with sales. They have disappointed people for 2yrs now with no product, but plenty of talk of a product. </div></div>
Well to be fair, Apple has been using the hush hush factor extremely well. I don't think anyone knows what all the new iPhone 5 will have, but I doubt it hurts sales. At all.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trevor300wsm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't get the "hush hush" factor here. This isnt top seceret data, its a optic. This thing already has a ton of build up momentum behind it. More info released into the market will only help them with sales. They have disappointed people for 2yrs now with no product, but plenty of talk of a product. </div></div>
Well to be fair, Apple has been using the hush hush factor extremely well. I don't think anyone knows what all the new iPhone 5 will have, but I doubt it hurts sales. At all.
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So if this thing were to come out in may, when would the "normal people" be able to get these? I am seriously thinking about getting my first high end scope and would wait till may but not till may 2013...
So if this thing were to come out in may, when would the "normal people" be able to get these? I am seriously thinking about getting my first high end scope and would wait till may but not till may 2013...
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Hey, I asked them for an iPhone photo to post they are not like that... they play a lot of things very close to the vest at NF.
I can't say I always agree with it, but it is not my place to question, although I always ask, and I definitely have to respect their conviction to it.
It's been around at NF for a long time, probably because of their relationship with the SEALs, but really, it's just how they are.
But they specifically asked for certain things NOT to be said, so you have to respect that and NOT say them.
Hey, I asked them for an iPhone photo to post they are not like that... they play a lot of things very close to the vest at NF.
I can't say I always agree with it, but it is not my place to question, although I always ask, and I definitely have to respect their conviction to it.
It's been around at NF for a long time, probably because of their relationship with the SEALs, but really, it's just how they are.
But they specifically asked for certain things NOT to be said, so you have to respect that and NOT say them.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: halcyon575</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trevor300wsm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't get the "hush hush" factor here. This isnt top seceret data, its a optic. This thing already has a ton of build up momentum behind it. More info released into the market will only help them with sales. They have disappointed people for 2yrs now with no product, but plenty of talk of a product. </div></div>
Well to be fair, Apple has been using the hush hush factor extremely well. I don't think anyone knows what all the new iPhone 5 will have, but I doubt it hurts sales. At all.</div></div>
I agree, and yet disagree.
This isn't Apple either.....it's NF Optics.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: halcyon575</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trevor300wsm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't get the "hush hush" factor here. This isnt top seceret data, its a optic. This thing already has a ton of build up momentum behind it. More info released into the market will only help them with sales. They have disappointed people for 2yrs now with no product, but plenty of talk of a product. </div></div>
Well to be fair, Apple has been using the hush hush factor extremely well. I don't think anyone knows what all the new iPhone 5 will have, but I doubt it hurts sales. At all.</div></div>
I agree, and yet disagree.
This isn't Apple either.....it's NF Optics.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, I asked them for an iPhone photo to post they are not like that... they play a lot of things very close to the vest at NF.
I can't say I always agree with it, but it is not my place to question, although I always ask, and I definitely have to respect their conviction to it.
It's been around at NF for a long time, probably because of their relationship with the SEALs, but really, it's just how they are.
But they specifically asked for certain things NOT to be said, so you have to respect that and NOT say them. </div></div>
Fair enough.
Frank, just out of curiousity, does what you've seen stir up any personal excitment? After your initial testing is it a optic that you see yourself using more so than any other?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, I asked them for an iPhone photo to post they are not like that... they play a lot of things very close to the vest at NF.
I can't say I always agree with it, but it is not my place to question, although I always ask, and I definitely have to respect their conviction to it.
It's been around at NF for a long time, probably because of their relationship with the SEALs, but really, it's just how they are.
But they specifically asked for certain things NOT to be said, so you have to respect that and NOT say them. </div></div>
Fair enough.
Frank, just out of curiousity, does what you've seen stir up any personal excitment? After your initial testing is it a optic that you see yourself using more so than any other?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
When it shows up in the mail I will know for sure. </div></div>
I hate you...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
When it shows up in the mail I will know for sure. </div></div>
I hate you...
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Have seen both models and they are nice. Now they just need to get them in to my hands.
Mike @ CST
Have seen both models and they are nice. Now they just need to get them in to my hands.
Mike @ CST
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipenace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked to a guy at nightforce to day. He said the scope will be out late this year or early next year.</div></div>
Good to hear as it gives me more time to save!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipenace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked to a guy at nightforce to day. He said the scope will be out late this year or early next year.</div></div>
Good to hear as it gives me more time to save!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipenace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked to a guy at nightforce to day. He said the scope will be out late this year or early next year. </div></div>
Everyone knows that when a firearms related manufacturer estimates the time till a product release, you double the estimate!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipenace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked to a guy at nightforce to day. He said the scope will be out late this year or early next year. </div></div>
Everyone knows that when a firearms related manufacturer estimates the time till a product release, you double the estimate!
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I respect NF's business decision to keep certain information private until they are ready to release it publicly. It is there effective business decisions in years past that has helped them become of the leaders in optics today, so I'm behind them!! NF, keep up the anticipation, deliver us a great product, rake in some cash you so can re-invest in R&D, and then give us more great products!!! PS I would like to see a NF spotting scope...
I respect NF's business decision to keep certain information private until they are ready to release it publicly. It is there effective business decisions in years past that has helped them become of the leaders in optics today, so I'm behind them!! NF, keep up the anticipation, deliver us a great product, rake in some cash you so can re-invest in R&D, and then give us more great products!!! PS I would like to see a NF spotting scope...
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Thats what I called them about he said you can order it now but you would get it about july. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cds7221</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MOAR coming soon. </div></div>
Thats what I called them about he said you can order it now but you would get it about july. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cds7221</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MOAR coming soon. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipenace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats what I called them about he said you can order it now but you would get it about july. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cds7221</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MOAR coming soon. </div></div> </div></div>
I have two on order now...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipenace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats what I called them about he said you can order it now but you would get it about july. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cds7221</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MOAR coming soon. </div></div> </div></div>
I have two on order now...
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I like the fact that NF is closed lipped about it.
They wait and test to make sure it is right before releasing it.
Unlike a certain company that missed the projected release date significantly, rushed the product out then had further delays to fix an issue (even though the issue was not really detrimental)
I like the fact that NF is closed lipped about it.
They wait and test to make sure it is right before releasing it.
Unlike a certain company that missed the projected release date significantly, rushed the product out then had further delays to fix an issue (even though the issue was not really detrimental)
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The Nightforce booth was a bit of a bummer at Shot this year. I was hoping to see at least a prototype of the high power ffp scope if not the final version. All they had to show was their new MOAR reticle. Not a bad reticle, is has fine hash marks, every 1 MOA. I prefer marks every 1 MOA as it makes range estimation much finer and easier for a person accustomed to reading the finest gradation and making one additional guess digit. Remember significant figures in high school science class?
Now for some total speculation (really, I have no inside track here.) I would be very surprised to see the new scope before Q4 of 2012. If they had a final gen (same as production) prototype I would have expected them to show it and think it would have been very unwise not to. S&B, PR, USO, and even Leupold have all showed prototypes that were not even final gen. I didn't even do a Shot Show write up for Nightforce this year because there really wasn't anything to say.
Perhaps threads like this create the buzz they are looking for, but I tend to think that a thread with some actual pics of a prototype and some information would create more action. I think that SWFA defined masterful PR with the roll out of their 1-4x line. They had here and AR-15.com buzzing for months about a mil hash reticle 1-4x scope that, I suspect, is made by Light Optic. A quality product to be sure, but not an earth-shattering leap forward in rifle scope design.
The Nightforce booth was a bit of a bummer at Shot this year. I was hoping to see at least a prototype of the high power ffp scope if not the final version. All they had to show was their new MOAR reticle. Not a bad reticle, is has fine hash marks, every 1 MOA. I prefer marks every 1 MOA as it makes range estimation much finer and easier for a person accustomed to reading the finest gradation and making one additional guess digit. Remember significant figures in high school science class?
Now for some total speculation (really, I have no inside track here.) I would be very surprised to see the new scope before Q4 of 2012. If they had a final gen (same as production) prototype I would have expected them to show it and think it would have been very unwise not to. S&B, PR, USO, and even Leupold have all showed prototypes that were not even final gen. I didn't even do a Shot Show write up for Nightforce this year because there really wasn't anything to say.
Perhaps threads like this create the buzz they are looking for, but I tend to think that a thread with some actual pics of a prototype and some information would create more action. I think that SWFA defined masterful PR with the roll out of their 1-4x line. They had here and AR-15.com buzzing for months about a mil hash reticle 1-4x scope that, I suspect, is made by Light Optic. A quality product to be sure, but not an earth-shattering leap forward in rifle scope design.
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Opps , NF dropped the ball on this one , actually , I am more interested in when the new Zeiss/Hensoldts , 4-16 & 3-26x are coming out .
Opps , NF dropped the ball on this one , actually , I am more interested in when the new Zeiss/Hensoldts , 4-16 & 3-26x are coming out .
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJimFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Nightforce booth was a bit of a bummer at Shot this year. I was hoping to see at least a prototype of the high power ffp scope if not the final version. All they had to show was their new MOAR reticle. Not a bad reticle, is has fine hash marks, every 1 MOA. I prefer marks every 1 MOA as it makes range estimation much finer and easier for a person accustomed to reading the finest gradation and making one additional guess digit. Remember significant figures in high school science class?
Now for some total speculation (really, I have no inside track here.) I would be very surprised to see the new scope before Q4 of 2012. If they had a final gen (same as production) prototype I would have expected them to show it and think it would have been very unwise not to. S&B, PR, USO, and even Leupold have all showed prototypes that were not even final gen. I didn't even do a Shot Show write up for Nightforce this year because there really wasn't anything to say.
Perhaps threads like this create the buzz they are looking for, but I tend to think that a thread with some actual pics of a prototype and some information would create more action. I think that SWFA defined masterful PR with the roll out of their 1-4x line. They had here and AR-15.com buzzing for months about a mil hash reticle 1-4x scope that, I suspect, is made by Light Optic. A quality product to be sure, but not an earth-shattering leap forward in rifle scope design.</div></div>
Sounds exactly like a guy not invited behind the curtain... LOL
NF has never been known to show the public any prototype scope, to include the F1 in the early stages. Forget the fact several of us have seen the scopes, because not "everyone" has, it must be buzz only.
But hey run with it, if you're interested I am open to taking a 4th Qtr bet versus the May speculation for an unveiling.
Most of you are overlooking the fact a lot changed at NF in the last few months, so those changes are just slow to trickle down. And the fact more and more of their offerings are coming online with the "Made in USA" label which also has changed the game a bit.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJimFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Nightforce booth was a bit of a bummer at Shot this year. I was hoping to see at least a prototype of the high power ffp scope if not the final version. All they had to show was their new MOAR reticle. Not a bad reticle, is has fine hash marks, every 1 MOA. I prefer marks every 1 MOA as it makes range estimation much finer and easier for a person accustomed to reading the finest gradation and making one additional guess digit. Remember significant figures in high school science class?
Now for some total speculation (really, I have no inside track here.) I would be very surprised to see the new scope before Q4 of 2012. If they had a final gen (same as production) prototype I would have expected them to show it and think it would have been very unwise not to. S&B, PR, USO, and even Leupold have all showed prototypes that were not even final gen. I didn't even do a Shot Show write up for Nightforce this year because there really wasn't anything to say.
Perhaps threads like this create the buzz they are looking for, but I tend to think that a thread with some actual pics of a prototype and some information would create more action. I think that SWFA defined masterful PR with the roll out of their 1-4x line. They had here and AR-15.com buzzing for months about a mil hash reticle 1-4x scope that, I suspect, is made by Light Optic. A quality product to be sure, but not an earth-shattering leap forward in rifle scope design.</div></div>
Sounds exactly like a guy not invited behind the curtain... LOL
NF has never been known to show the public any prototype scope, to include the F1 in the early stages. Forget the fact several of us have seen the scopes, because not "everyone" has, it must be buzz only.
But hey run with it, if you're interested I am open to taking a 4th Qtr bet versus the May speculation for an unveiling.
Most of you are overlooking the fact a lot changed at NF in the last few months, so those changes are just slow to trickle down. And the fact more and more of their offerings are coming online with the "Made in USA" label which also has changed the game a bit.
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I would be happy to see an F2 i.e an 5.5-20x50 FFP from nightforce to rival the Premier Light Tactical et al. But with more mag. If you can't see it you can't hit it...
S&B have recently lost a distributor in the UK and any orders direct from Europe are quoted at over 3 months plus. I don't see the 3-20x50 hitting the civy market in the near future. A $34 Million US Govt contract will be around 380 scopes a week for the next 12 months.
I would be happy to see an F2 i.e an 5.5-20x50 FFP from nightforce to rival the Premier Light Tactical et al. But with more mag. If you can't see it you can't hit it...
S&B have recently lost a distributor in the UK and any orders direct from Europe are quoted at over 3 months plus. I don't see the 3-20x50 hitting the civy market in the near future. A $34 Million US Govt contract will be around 380 scopes a week for the next 12 months.
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I talked to NF the other day on the phone they said they are working hard on this scope and it should be out this year. They said it will be around 5-25X it might have adjustable illumination too. Cant wait to see it.
I talked to NF the other day on the phone they said they are working hard on this scope and it should be out this year. They said it will be around 5-25X it might have adjustable illumination too. Cant wait to see it.
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Any updates on when this is expected to be released? Still May?
Thanks.
Any updates on when this is expected to be released? Still May?
Thanks.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sounds exactly like a guy not invited behind the curtain... LOL</div></div>
Yup. I think that pretty much sums it up. Probably wise on their part to. If they are are looking to keep things to restricted to the super secret Q clearance crowd bringing a writer into the loop would be pretty self defeating.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sounds exactly like a guy not invited behind the curtain... LOL</div></div>
Yup. I think that pretty much sums it up. Probably wise on their part to. If they are are looking to keep things to restricted to the super secret Q clearance crowd bringing a writer into the loop would be pretty self defeating.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigB308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked to NF the other day on the phone they said they are working hard on this scope and it should be out this year. They said it will be around 5-25X it might have adjustable illumination too. Cant wait to see it. </div></div>
I think NF is smart for creating such a frenzy for a Vortex Razor that says NF on it.
On a serious note thier tactic is obviously working, as 99% of the members here are very interested in seeing it. Most of those members, me included, don't even have the funds to buy it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigB308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked to NF the other day on the phone they said they are working hard on this scope and it should be out this year. They said it will be around 5-25X it might have adjustable illumination too. Cant wait to see it. </div></div>
I think NF is smart for creating such a frenzy for a Vortex Razor that says NF on it.
On a serious note thier tactic is obviously working, as 99% of the members here are very interested in seeing it. Most of those members, me included, don't even have the funds to buy it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 3fingervic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 3fingervic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
BigB308 said:
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NF hasn't created a 'frenzy'; it sounds like they've been trying to keep it behind the scenes without any marketing or advertisement. To blame them for 'dropping the ball' or creating a 'frenzy' is simply wrong because they've done no such thing. The only thing you guys can blame NF for is not rushing a scope into production.
NF hasn't created a 'frenzy'; it sounds like they've been trying to keep it behind the scenes without any marketing or advertisement. To blame them for 'dropping the ball' or creating a 'frenzy' is simply wrong because they've done no such thing. The only thing you guys can blame NF for is not rushing a scope into production.
Re: New Nightforce FFP Super Scope coming soon!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJimFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Nightforce booth was a bit of a bummer at Shot this year. I was hoping to see at least a prototype of the high power ffp scope if not the final version. All they had to show was their new MOAR reticle. Not a bad reticle, is has fine hash marks, every 1 MOA. I prefer marks every 1 MOA as it makes range estimation much finer and easier for a person accustomed to reading the finest gradation and making one additional guess digit. Remember significant figures in high school science class?
Now for some total speculation (really, I have no inside track here.) I would be very surprised to see the new scope before Q4 of 2012. If they had a final gen (same as production) prototype I would have expected them to show it and think it would have been very unwise not to. S&B, PR, USO, and even Leupold have all showed prototypes that were not even final gen. I didn't even do a Shot Show write up for Nightforce this year because there really wasn't anything to say.
Perhaps threads like this create the buzz they are looking for, but I tend to think that a thread with some actual pics of a prototype and some information would create more action. I think that SWFA defined masterful PR with the roll out of their 1-4x line. They had here and AR-15.com buzzing for months about a mil hash reticle 1-4x scope that, I suspect, is made by Light Optic. A quality product to be sure, but not an earth-shattering leap forward in rifle scope design.</div></div>
Sounds exactly like a guy not invited behind the curtain... LOL
NF has never been known to show the public any prototype scope, to include the F1 in the early stages. Forget the fact several of us have seen the scopes, because not "everyone" has, it must be buzz only.
But hey run with it, if you're interested I am open to taking a 4th Qtr bet versus the May speculation for an unveiling.
Most of you are overlooking the fact a lot changed at NF in the last few months, so those changes are just slow to trickle down. And the fact more and more of their offerings are coming online with the "Made in USA" label which also has changed the game a bit. </div></div>
When I talked with our NF sales rep at SHOT I asked him about the 'Beast' and his impressions of it. The answer was basically, "I haven't been told much about it, and they haven't even let me see it yet - half of us in the company haven't seen it, and only a handful of outsiders like Frank".
On the delivery side of things, it does seem like they're getting at least slightly better at delivering on time or faster, and I've also been told to expect the MOAR in the June/July timeframe. We'll see what happens...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJimFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Nightforce booth was a bit of a bummer at Shot this year. I was hoping to see at least a prototype of the high power ffp scope if not the final version. All they had to show was their new MOAR reticle. Not a bad reticle, is has fine hash marks, every 1 MOA. I prefer marks every 1 MOA as it makes range estimation much finer and easier for a person accustomed to reading the finest gradation and making one additional guess digit. Remember significant figures in high school science class?
Now for some total speculation (really, I have no inside track here.) I would be very surprised to see the new scope before Q4 of 2012. If they had a final gen (same as production) prototype I would have expected them to show it and think it would have been very unwise not to. S&B, PR, USO, and even Leupold have all showed prototypes that were not even final gen. I didn't even do a Shot Show write up for Nightforce this year because there really wasn't anything to say.
Perhaps threads like this create the buzz they are looking for, but I tend to think that a thread with some actual pics of a prototype and some information would create more action. I think that SWFA defined masterful PR with the roll out of their 1-4x line. They had here and AR-15.com buzzing for months about a mil hash reticle 1-4x scope that, I suspect, is made by Light Optic. A quality product to be sure, but not an earth-shattering leap forward in rifle scope design.</div></div>
Sounds exactly like a guy not invited behind the curtain... LOL
NF has never been known to show the public any prototype scope, to include the F1 in the early stages. Forget the fact several of us have seen the scopes, because not "everyone" has, it must be buzz only.
But hey run with it, if you're interested I am open to taking a 4th Qtr bet versus the May speculation for an unveiling.
Most of you are overlooking the fact a lot changed at NF in the last few months, so those changes are just slow to trickle down. And the fact more and more of their offerings are coming online with the "Made in USA" label which also has changed the game a bit. </div></div>
When I talked with our NF sales rep at SHOT I asked him about the 'Beast' and his impressions of it. The answer was basically, "I haven't been told much about it, and they haven't even let me see it yet - half of us in the company haven't seen it, and only a handful of outsiders like Frank".
On the delivery side of things, it does seem like they're getting at least slightly better at delivering on time or faster, and I've also been told to expect the MOAR in the June/July timeframe. We'll see what happens...
They're back logged as it is.
Re: New Nightforce FFP Super Scope coming soon!
I'm really eager to see a good solid 5-25x scope with their MOAR reticle. I think their MOAR reticle is a step up and I am somewhat of a magnification whore. Glass doesn't have to be the beast. I'd just like to see something come out from them that has some more magnification. I'm very eager to see what awaits the shooting community.
I'm really eager to see a good solid 5-25x scope with their MOAR reticle. I think their MOAR reticle is a step up and I am somewhat of a magnification whore. Glass doesn't have to be the beast. I'd just like to see something come out from them that has some more magnification. I'm very eager to see what awaits the shooting community.
Re: New Nightforce FFP Super Scope coming soon!
I was told more info but let see what happens at the NRA Show.
Mike @ CST
I was told more info but let see what happens at the NRA Show.
Mike @ CST
Re: New Nightforce FFP Super Scope coming soon!
Not to rain on the parade, but for that price ($3200 according to one post), why not just go with the Premier or add a little more and get a Schmidt and Bender? From what I've read (never personally witnessed though), the Premier & S&B glass are in another league, & both have a 5-25 offering. Plus no wait time.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still undecided about which 5-25 to get, but what does NF bring to the table that Premier & S&B don't?
Not to rain on the parade, but for that price ($3200 according to one post), why not just go with the Premier or add a little more and get a Schmidt and Bender? From what I've read (never personally witnessed though), the Premier & S&B glass are in another league, & both have a 5-25 offering. Plus no wait time.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still undecided about which 5-25 to get, but what does NF bring to the table that Premier & S&B don't?
Re: New Nightforce FFP Super Scope coming soon!
Frank,
It's well-known you have the inside track on upcoming events/products that many can only dream about. Any chance you can let us in on some early info regarding that Dec 21, 2012 Mayan apocalypse thing?
Frank,
It's well-known you have the inside track on upcoming events/products that many can only dream about. Any chance you can let us in on some early info regarding that Dec 21, 2012 Mayan apocalypse thing?
Re: New Nightforce FFP Super Scope coming soon!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gstaylorg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Frank,
It's well-known you have the inside track on upcoming events/products that many can only dream about. Any chance you can let us in on some early info regarding that Dec 21, 2012 Mayan apocalypse thing?
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I'm prepped and planning on the world ending.
My only hope is we get an Alien invasion along with it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gstaylorg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Frank,
It's well-known you have the inside track on upcoming events/products that many can only dream about. Any chance you can let us in on some early info regarding that Dec 21, 2012 Mayan apocalypse thing?
I'm prepped and planning on the world ending.
My only hope is we get an Alien invasion along with it.
