Rifle Scopes NightForce Competititon vs. March scopes

[Cat64]

Another question...I guess based on the answers I got to my previous post I would like to hear a comparison between the above mentioned scopes. Some of you will perhaps disagree, but I looked through the glass of a couple NF other the Competition (which sports this HD glass) and the picture didn't seem as bright as the competition (my shooting buddies concurred). I was looking at March scopes but not familiar with their product/quality /glass. I am wondering if it's worth it to wait to save more for the latter scope.

 

[mjh30]

Cat64, if the scope you are hoping to purchase a scope which is to be used primarily on a F-Class rifle perhaps your question would be better answered on the f-class forum. With regards to the newer Competition series with the HD glass yes IMHO the clarity seems to be much better than older NF scopes of which I have 2, a 12-42x56 which presently sits in my FTR rifle and a 2.5-10x24 on an AR. However these scopes get the job done and have served me well. The March scopes have excellent glass which comes with the premium price of course.

 

[00bullitt]

To my knowledge, the March scopes are still utilizing just regular low dispersion (LD) glass similar to that used in the NXS. I personally think that the March and NXS produce a superb image. The new Competition uses ED (Extra Low Dipsersion) HD (High Density) glass which provides a much more vivid image. Clarity and Resolution in my opinion are very similar to that of the NXS, but the enhanced fidelity of the ED glass provides a more true to life image with better depth of field and a much brighter pop. I often like to compare the LD glass to a standard definition television and the ED Glass to a high definition television. That is a good way to describe the viewable difference.

 

[sib1948]

I've had my March 3-24X 42mm and lone it. Over 5000 rounds shot with no issues. Non illuminated FML-1 version about $2200. Came out with a 52mm objective for about $500 more this year that Frank did an excellent review on a few weeks ago. He's very knowledgable on all things scope related. Look up his Thread.

 

[James A. Kelbly]

All March scopes except 1-10 and 1-8 have ED lenses in them. ED Lenses are useless below 17 power as they do not help your picture over standard lenses according to Deon.

Jim

 

[KWilson]

I didn't think he had posted his final thoughts on that scope yet?