Rifle Scopes NF reticle
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Re: NF reticle
NP-R2 is designed for lower magnification scopes (like the 2.5-10) where a more granular reticle would all blur together. However it is difficult to use such large subtensions as a practical matter. If you're getting a 2.5-10 then the NP-R2 is your only choice. Otherwise get the NP-R1 as it is a much more useful reticle.
NP-R2 is designed for lower magnification scopes (like the 2.5-10) where a more granular reticle would all blur together. However it is difficult to use such large subtensions as a practical matter. If you're getting a 2.5-10 then the NP-R2 is your only choice. Otherwise get the NP-R1 as it is a much more useful reticle.
Re: NF reticle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't waste your time and money on MOA, go all Mils, I just converted and wished I'd listened to Rob01 and the rest of them from the start, MLR and MilRad knobs makes life so much easier. </div></div>
Does Nightforce offer Mil-Rad without Zero Stop? Anyone know? Haven't had any luck hearing back from several vendors and Nightforce themselves.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't waste your time and money on MOA, go all Mils, I just converted and wished I'd listened to Rob01 and the rest of them from the start, MLR and MilRad knobs makes life so much easier. </div></div>
Does Nightforce offer Mil-Rad without Zero Stop? Anyone know? Haven't had any luck hearing back from several vendors and Nightforce themselves.
Re: NF reticle
The 5.5-22 NXS comes in a mildot with mil/mil knobs. It's a discontinued model that's going on sale for around 1475 right now IIRC
The 5.5-22 NXS comes in a mildot with mil/mil knobs. It's a discontinued model that's going on sale for around 1475 right now IIRC
Re: NF reticle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 5.5-22 NXS comes in a mildot with mil/mil knobs. It's a discontinued model that's going on sale for around 1475 right now IIRC </div></div>
Where?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 5.5-22 NXS comes in a mildot with mil/mil knobs. It's a discontinued model that's going on sale for around 1475 right now IIRC </div></div>
Where?
Re: NF reticle
I debated before buying a 5.5-22x56 with NP-R1 last week. I already owned a
SS 3-9 FFP HD. The NF is great and the knobs match the reticle.
I debated before buying a 5.5-22x56 with NP-R1 last week. I already owned a
SS 3-9 FFP HD. The NF is great and the knobs match the reticle.
Re: NF reticle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: onekneedown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 5.5-22 NXS comes in a mildot with mil/mil knobs. It's a discontinued model that's going on sale for around 1475 right now IIRC </div></div>
Where?
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http://www.eurooptic.com/products/catalog.asp?vendor=used%20optics
If you scroll down a bit you will see it.
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Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 MRAD MLR
This is a new scope. Non Zero Stop MRAD models are no longer being made and this is a close out. Photo shows the 1/4 moa model but keep in mind this is the .1 MRAD model. Get them while they last.</div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: onekneedown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 5.5-22 NXS comes in a mildot with mil/mil knobs. It's a discontinued model that's going on sale for around 1475 right now IIRC </div></div>
Where?
</div></div>
http://www.eurooptic.com/products/catalog.asp?vendor=used%20optics
If you scroll down a bit you will see it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 MRAD MLR
This is a new scope. Non Zero Stop MRAD models are no longer being made and this is a close out. Photo shows the 1/4 moa model but keep in mind this is the .1 MRAD model. Get them while they last.</div></div>
Re: NF reticle
mils are another language to me. I've always shot minutes. I'm sure there's some advantage to mils in certain situations, but I'm not starting over. The math seems simpler with minutes.
mils are another language to me. I've always shot minutes. I'm sure there's some advantage to mils in certain situations, but I'm not starting over. The math seems simpler with minutes.
Re: NF reticle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't waste your time and money on MOA, go all Mils, I just converted and wished I'd listened to Rob01 and the rest of them from the start, MLR and MilRad knobs makes life so much easier. </div></div>
The important part is that the knobs match the reticle. I will never understand what is "easier" about mil/mil, it is all preference. Not saying that moa/moa is "easier" either. Both work well. The only real difference I see is moa knobs have finer clicks, in other words .1 mil gives you more angle than 1/4 moa.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jdberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">mils are another language to me. I've always shot minutes. I'm sure there's some advantage to mils in certain situations, but I'm not starting over. The math seems simpler with minutes.</div></div>
The math, whether you are ranging a target or calculating for adjusted elevation it is pretty much the same, just different equations. I personally use NF ballistics calculator and a range finder, that is what makes life easy.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't waste your time and money on MOA, go all Mils, I just converted and wished I'd listened to Rob01 and the rest of them from the start, MLR and MilRad knobs makes life so much easier. </div></div>
The important part is that the knobs match the reticle. I will never understand what is "easier" about mil/mil, it is all preference. Not saying that moa/moa is "easier" either. Both work well. The only real difference I see is moa knobs have finer clicks, in other words .1 mil gives you more angle than 1/4 moa.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jdberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">mils are another language to me. I've always shot minutes. I'm sure there's some advantage to mils in certain situations, but I'm not starting over. The math seems simpler with minutes.</div></div>
The math, whether you are ranging a target or calculating for adjusted elevation it is pretty much the same, just different equations. I personally use NF ballistics calculator and a range finder, that is what makes life easy.
Re: NF reticle
I've never seen a MOA reticle I prefer to mildots. So, my advice is find the reticle you want to use, then get scope adjustments to match.
I've never seen a MOA reticle I prefer to mildots. So, my advice is find the reticle you want to use, then get scope adjustments to match.
Re: NF reticle
I like the NP-R1. I shoot some local matches and I hunt with the same rifles. When I am shooting matches I use the scope at 22x and when I am hunting I set the power at 11x. Set at 11x I get wider field of view and can use the reticle as NP-R2 with 2 moa elevation hash marks. If I have time I can always dial up to 22x if need be.
The thing that drove me away from the NP-R2 was the 5 moa windage hash marks. I like to hold off for windage and the 5 moa marks were just a little to coarse for my liking.
I like the NP-R1. I shoot some local matches and I hunt with the same rifles. When I am shooting matches I use the scope at 22x and when I am hunting I set the power at 11x. Set at 11x I get wider field of view and can use the reticle as NP-R2 with 2 moa elevation hash marks. If I have time I can always dial up to 22x if need be.
The thing that drove me away from the NP-R2 was the 5 moa windage hash marks. I like to hold off for windage and the 5 moa marks were just a little to coarse for my liking.
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