Rifle Scopes Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

[JellowJacket]

Hey all (first post WOOT!).

I recently purchased a Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 with ZeroStop and NP-1 reticle. My plan was to save up this summer and get an AR-10T to mount it on, but upon further research I believe I may want to get something with greater magnification.

While there aren't many long distance ranges in Maryland, I was hoping to get into long range target shooting at some point in the future. Given this, would I be better off selling the optic? Maybe I could just use the funds from a sale to use towards the rifle purchase, and save up for an optic this summer.

Any advice is greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Nostradumbass]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

I think you're putting the cart in front of the horse....see if you can find a place to shoot first! Then soak up as much information you can on long range shooting! If you're just starting out, you have a LOT of info to learn.
Then maybe you'll be more informed and make good purchases with your hard earned money.

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

What part of Maryland?

 

[JellowJacket]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nostradumbass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think you're putting the cart in front of the horse....see if you can find a place to shoot first! Then soak up as much information you can on long range shooting! If you're just starting out, you have a LOT of info to learn.
Then maybe you'll be more informed and make good purchases with your hard earned money. </div></div>

Thanks for the advice. I agree that I've jumped the gun a bit, and I got on the Nightforce bandwagon without really considering the other long range shooting factors. That said, I'm still of the mind to sell the optic to fund a rifle purchase (obviously not on this forum, with my low post count et all...). Should I do this, or would it be better to keep the optic and then focus any additional funds on range fees, ammo, and rifle?

Thanks again!

 

[JellowJacket]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lennyo3034</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What part of Maryland? </div></div>

Silver Spring. Where do you hail from?

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

South Maryland, basically the other side of the state. No ranges that go past 100 yards here either unfortunately.

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

South Maryland, basically the other side of the state. No ranges that go past 100 yards here either unfortunately.

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

Why does this keep double posting?

 

[samnev]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

I'd keep the 1-4X24 NF and use it on the AR 10T until you find a place where you can shoot more than 300 yards. I have the same scope on my LMT and it's gtg to 300 yards. Then if you find a place to shoot long range I'd go for more magnification. I still wouldn't sell the 1-4X24 as it is a great scope should you ever decide to get a rifle for CQ. If not take good care of it and you'll recover most of your $$$$.

 

[grunt soldier]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

if you want to blow the x ring out you will need magnification. but i have had no problems running mine out to 500 meters on steel. its a great little scope for sure

 

[JellowJacket]

Re: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 ZeroStop NP-1

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd keep the 1-4X24 NF and use it on the AR 10T until you find a place where you can shoot more than 300 yards. I have the same scope on my LMT and it's gtg to 300 yards. Then if you find a place to shoot long range I'd go for more magnification. I still wouldn't sell the 1-4X24 as it is a great scope should you ever decide to get a rifle for CQ. If not take good care of it and you'll recover most of your $$$$.</div></div>

Hmmm, point taken. Chances are I won't be able to get to a >300 yard range anytime soon, so I may just hold onto the NF and save up for the rifle this summer.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: grunt soldier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if you want to blow the x ring out you will need magnification. but i have had no problems running mine out to 500 meters on steel. its a great little scope for sure</div></div>

How visible is the target at that range, and what reticle does your scope have? Any recommendations on a mount?