Rifle Scopes Nightforce SHV 5-20x56 2nd fp moa vs Burris XTR11 5-20x50 FFP mil

[jde650]

I have a 6.5 saum completed by long rifles inc. that needs a new scope and these are the two I have narrowed down too.
Can anyone give me the pros and cons. I will be purchasing within the next 30 days. I am giving the rifle to my son who is in the Air National guard been home a little over a year after serving at Manasa Air Base. (spelling).
Does he qualify for a military discount.

Thanks

Jim

 

[D_TROS]

Hey man, looks like you narrowed it down. They are both good optics, but I would pick the Burris for a couple reasons.

1) I believe the SHV only comes in 4-14 but I could be mistaken. The added power will help with that beast of a rifle.
2) FFP - First focal plane means the increments on the crosshair stay the same no matter what magnification you have it on. Better for just about every situation.
2) Uncaped turrets - quicker and allows timely adjustments. I have found I am putting uncapped turrets on all my hunting rifles. Esp with the zero stop the XTRII has, its a non issue
4) Illumination - does the NF have it? not a huge deal unless hunting.
5) mils - all the cool kids are doing it. Meaning, if your son finds some shooting buddies, its best to be on the same page for calling misses/hits etc. If his buddies all use MOA, then I would say to do that.
6) 34mm tube - added strength, even though I don't think that will be an issue with NF. They are bullet proof.
7) they are the same length and the XTR weighs 2 more ounces.
8) FOV - the Burris has the NF beat on both ends = better when hunting/finding targets.

The NF is a good optic, but for the rifle you plan putting it on, I would def go with the Burris XTR 2. I own a couple and am glad I did the switch from what I had (zeiss 4-14, SWFA 5-20, Bushnell 3-21 and a couple older crap scopes). Will be doing a review as lots of people seem to still be having questions about them. I like the price and the features, so I put one on my trainer and a backup match rifle and my wifes match/hunting rifle. I am so far impressed with the ones I have.

Good luck
DT

 

[Nailedit]

Hey man, looks like you narrowed it down. They are both good optics, but I would pick the Burris for a couple reasons.

1) I believe the SHV only comes in 4-14 but I could be mistaken. The added power will help with that beast of a rifle.
2) FFP - First focal plane means the increments on the crosshair stay the same no matter what magnification you have it on. Better for just about every situation.
2) Uncaped turrets - quicker and allows timely adjustments. I have found I am putting uncapped turrets on all my hunting rifles. Esp with the zero stop the XTRII has, its a non issue
4) Illumination - does the NF have it? not a huge deal unless hunting.
5) mils - all the cool kids are doing it. Meaning, if your son finds some shooting buddies, its best to be on the same page for calling misses/hits etc. If his buddies all use MOA, then I would say to do that.
6) 34mm tube - added strength, even though I don't think that will be an issue with NF. They are bullet proof.
7) they are the same length and the XTR weighs 2 more ounces.
8) FOV - the Burris has the NF beat on both ends = better when hunting/finding targets.

The NF is a good optic, but for the rifle you plan putting it on, I would def go with the Burris XTR 2. I own a couple and am glad I did the switch from what I had (zeiss 4-14, SWFA 5-20, Bushnell 3-21 and a couple older crap scopes). Will be doing a review as lots of people seem to still be having questions about them. I like the price and the features, so I put one on my trainer and a backup match rifle and my wifes match/hunting rifle. I am so far impressed with the ones I have.

Good luck
DT

I for one would love to see some tests to confirm tracking/return to zero for the Burris. So far it's looking like a big contender in the price range I'm currently shopping.

 

[jde650]

D TROS

Euro Optic shows you can back order the SHV 5-20x56. Apparently it hasn't hit the market yet. I think I read somewhere that it is a new offering from night force. Thanks for the comments and I agree with Nailedit I would like to see tracking/return to zero for the Burris. We know the NF will track/return to zero. I'm still debating which one to buy hopefully someone will have experience with both to post.

JE

 

[powdahound76]

Some guy, Frank something or another, said he taught a class where a lot if these were in use. He specifically stated there were no problems with either return to zero or accurate tracking after a lot dialing.
He was teaching the class to Burris employees I believe.
I am liking the XTR II a lot and will have one soon I am thinking.

 

[Chris@InterstateGuns]

D TROS

Euro Optic shows you can back order the SHV 5-20x56. Apparently it hasn't hit the market yet. I think I read somewhere that it is a new offering from night force. Thanks for the comments and I agree with Nailedit I would like to see tracking/return to zero for the Burris. We know the NF will track/return to zero. I'm still debating which one to buy hopefully someone will have experience with both to post.

JE

5-20's have shipped. We've got them available.

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