Rifle Scopes Night Force

[Furtaker_.223]

I am looking at getting a NXS 5.5-22 X 56.

I am new to this styl of shooting, LR that is. So, my Question is, Do I go with the NP-R1 or the R2? Will I benefit by getting one over the other?

Your thought is appreciated.

 

[beenjammin]

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np-r1 is my choice. Since it has a hash in 1 moa increments, vs every 2.

Some people dont mind and prefer a less busy reticle.

 

[Furtaker_.223]

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I do like the hash marks on both reticals. My gun shop has the R2, he said if I wanted the R1 he could have it in a day.


I cannot make up my mind.

 

[Graham]

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MLR with Mil knobs.

 

[Quickdraw40]

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50mm unless you are using it for hunting and need another 10 minutes of dusk/dawn. NPR1, the 5 moa hash marks are too far apart for precision wind work required for competitions. $0.02

 

[Furtaker_.223]

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Do I have this right then, the r1 is .25 moa and the r2 is .5 moa?

 

[vman]

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I would go with the n1, just make sure you get matching turrets.

If you decide to go with Mil, the MLR and Mildot turret are good to go.

 

[KillShot]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quickdraw40</div><div class="ubbcode-body">50mm unless you are using it for hunting and need another 10 minutes of dusk/dawn. NPR1, the 5 moa hash marks are too far apart for precision wind work required for competitions. $0.02</div></div>

I have the NP-R2 and I'm in agreement with Quickdraw40; get the NP-R1. As soon as I have the funds, I'll be sending mine to Nightforce and having the reticle swapped out for the NP-R1.

 

[beenjammin]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: furtaker_.223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do I have this right then, the r1 is .25 moa and the r2 is .5 moa? </div></div>

No this is not correct.

Both elevation turrets are in .25 moa/ click
The reticle is the difference. Each verticle hash at 22x stand for 1 MOA on the np-r1

on the np-r2 each verticle hash at 22x stands for 2 moa.

http://nightforceoptics.com/nightforcescopes/RETICLES_OVERVIEW/RETICLES_DETAIL/reticles_detail.html

 

[wnroscoe]

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Get the NXS 5.5x22x50 with high speed turrets, zero stop, moa turrets and the NPR1 reticle.

The NPR1 Ret. is 1moa per hash mark on the verticle wire and 2moa on the horizontal wire. The .1mil rad. turrets will also work but get the mil reticle to match.

Mil/Mil or Moa/Moa

 

[1fstTA]

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I do long range shooting and I love my R 1 reticle. its all about what you feel comfortable with. I think youll be happy with either once you start doing consistent shots with it.

 

[Greene]

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I got the NP-R1 on my scope and love it. Some think its to busy. But I think it is just fine.

In my post the fox I was talking about watchin in the scope because my rangefinder wouldn't range a good distance to give me a dope/hold over. Well I went back this evening and did a little recon work and came up with 831yds. The NP-R1 didn't block the veiw and easily gave me a good sight picture in relation to the reticle and target.

Just my opinion

 

[Furtaker_.223]

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Great info guys, where do I find how to range with the retical on the r1?

 

[mdmp5]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: furtaker_.223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great info guys, where do I find how to range with the retical on the r1?</div></div>

First, dial the mag on the ranging magnification; 10x for the 2.5-10, 15x for the 3.5-15 or 22x on all the higher mag scopes. Then take the target in inches, multiply it by 100, then divide that product by the number of MOA lines it fits in. Actually, the real equation is: (inches x 95.5) / MOA, but it is easier to just round it up to 100 so you can do it quickly in your head.

 

[tfre3927]

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I'm new to long range too- ive been loving the NPR1, though. Don't be shy with hi-speed turrets- they kick ass! Get some

 

[Timo Turl]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the NXS 5.5x22x50 with high speed turrets, zero stop, moa turrets and the NPR1 reticle.

The NPR1 Ret. is 1moa per hash mark on the verticle wire and 2moa on the horizontal wire. The .1mil rad. turrets will also work but get the mil reticle to match.

Mil/Mil or Moa/Moa </div></div>

agreed

 

[Furtaker_.223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: furtaker_.223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great info guys, where do I find how to range with the retical on the r1?</div></div>

First, dial the mag on the ranging magnification; 10x for the 2.5-10, 15x for the 3.5-15 or 22x on all the higher mag scopes. Then take the target in inches, multiply it by 100, then divide that product by the number of MOA lines it fits in. Actually, the real equation is: (inches x 95.5) / MOA, but it is easier to just round it up to 100 so you can do it quickly in your head. </div></div>
Thats it? Wow, so, if i have a target that is 18" and it fits in say 6 hash marks, my target is roughly 300 yards.

50mm or 56mm objective? Will be mostly punching paper, May do some hunting with this rifle. I may build another, that is lighter.

 

[mdmp5]

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Go with the 50 mm. I like the profile better than the 56, and I have both.

 

[Tiger260]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get the NXS 5.5x22x50 with high speed turrets, zero stop, moa turrets and the NPR1 reticle.

The NPR1 Ret. is 1moa per hash mark on the verticle wire and 2moa on the horizontal wire. The .1mil rad. turrets will also work but get the mil reticle to match.

Mil/Mil or Moa/Moa </div></div>

Just about to mount this very glass on my 260. Why didn't you tell me this last summer!! Could've spent the $ money I wasted on the Leupy at your shop on another build, lol!!

 

[Tacticalrum]

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I was afraid the reticle was going to be too busy when I bought mine with the NP-R1 but boy I am glad I did. I have no problems with it being easy to shoot through and the 2moa windage hashmarks are perfect.