Rifle Scopes Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

[JelloStorm]

Last year I bought a Remington 700P 308 and have yet to shoot it due to not having an optic. It's starting to get under my skin so I set a goal to be shooting by next summer.

After lots of reading here on the hide, I think I'm going to get a Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x56 MLR MRAD. I would love an F1 to gain FFP, but it's not 56mm. I plan on getting either a Badger or NF 20moa base.

Does NF offer the 3.5-15x56 MLR in MRAD without zerostop? I'm not LEO so I'd never have a use for it AFAIK and it would help keep costs down.

If I did my math right, the NXS has 32 mils of adjustment, so that and a 20 MOA base should get my 308 out to 1000yds right?

Anyone disagree that this isn't a good scope for starters? I would love a Schmidt, but can't afford one.

 

[OFIS]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

Yes.

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

It would be a good starter and finisher scope. The 3.5-15x56 has enough adjustment range that you would not need a base with any moa built in. However it would be a good idea to get one anyway as they are generally the same price or very little more. Plus, down the road if you switch to another scope you may need one.

 

[hunter223]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="color: #FF0000">It would be a good starter and finisher scope.</span> The 3.5-15x56 has enough adjustment range that you would not need a base with any moa built in. However it would be a good idea to get one anyway as they are generally the same price or very little more. Plus, down the road if you switch to another scope you may need one. </div></div>

Exactly what I was going to say! lol +1

 

[JelloStorm]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

Anyone know if NF has 3.5-15x56 MLR in MRAD without zerostop?

 

[81sfo]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JelloStorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone know if NF has 3.5-15x56 MLR in MRAD without zerostop?</div></div>
They discontinued those models,but you can find them here used like new every now and then.

 

[JelloStorm]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Forwardeyes</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JelloStorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone know if NF has 3.5-15x56 MLR in MRAD without zerostop?</div></div>
They discontinued those models,but you can find them here used like new every now and then. </div></div>

Fudge.

 

[Nessal]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

Yup i was in the same boat. I wanted one without zero stop but they discontinued them so i bite the bullet and got it with mrad and zs.

 

[vman]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

Mate the NXS lines of scopes are top notch! You cant go wrong with them

To be honest theres no such thing as too good a scope to start with.

Usually the better the scope, the better the quality and features and the most user friendly.

By user friendly I mean

- Tactical Turrets that can be reset
- matched reticles and turrets
- FFP is especially user friendly
- Better build quality means less headaches
- More confidence in scope means shooting errors are generally NOT blamed on equipment which is good for learners

I love the NXS line

 

[treebasher]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

Practical Optics Selection For the Tactical Shooter
By Ian Kenney

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1938091#Post1938091

 

[SAS_Sniper]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

starter??you mean FINISHER

 

[Amacron]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

great scope wont be sorry

 

[JelloStorm]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

Damnit. I have enough to buy one. BARELY. But the wife will flip her proverbial fucking lid.

Any of you NF Hide brothers have a garage I could live in for a few days?? LOL

Going to call Euro Optic tomorrow. Nice thing is, they're only 1.5 hours away. However, if I buy from them, I have to pay 6% PA sales tax

 

[Killshot44]

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6%? How about 9.75? That's why I buy 'em online, shipping costs less than taxes.

 

[JelloStorm]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

You Kalifornians need to rise up and destroy those in office... seriously... that state is so bass-ackwards it can taste it's own shit.

 

[cj1026]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JelloStorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You Kalifornians need to rise up and destroy those in office... seriously... that state is so bass-ackwards it can taste it's own shit. </div></div>

Can we really destroy them. That might be the only wat to get rid of them.

Great choice for a first scope. Wish it would have been mine. But I got one now.

 

[JelloStorm]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

cj1026,

What did you end up with?

 

[cj1026]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JelloStorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">cj1026,

What did you end up with? </div></div>

3.5-15x50 NXS mil/mil w/ zero stop. Awesome scope

 

[deersniper]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

The zero stop is nice to have. I have a couple with and without it and I wish they all had it now.

-dan

 

[jimi]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cj1026</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JelloStorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">cj1026,

What did you end up with? </div></div>

3.5-15x50 NXS mil/mil w/ zero stop. Awesome scope </div></div>

exactly what i ended up with too, been toying with it all day indoors and out windows coz its raining so cant sight it in.!!!!!!

 

[Jackalope33B]

Re: Nightforce NXS MRAD a good starter scope?

Since we are on the topic of NF scopes. Do/ have you guys noticed a difference in the 50mm obj lens VS the 56mm obj lens?
I see that NF sells the scope for the same price no matter what size you choose. But am I missing something here?