Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread
In addition to whether or not you want the extra magnification, there is another issue to consider if you're set on NF. I have NF 3.5-15x50 F2 MLR, 5.5-22x50 F2 MLR, and 3.5-15x50 F1 MLR2 scopes. As I've gotten older, my vision has gotten less acute and there is a difference to my eyes between the reticles on these three NF offerings. Specifically, the line thicknesses of these three reticles are: 0.130 MOA (3.5-15x50 F2 @ 15X), 0.093 MOA (5.5-22x50 F2 @ 22X), and 0.160 MOA (3.5-15x50 F1 MLR2).
Even though I love the extra mag on the scope, I find it much harder see the MLR reticle on the 5.5-22x50, particularly if it's cloudy or near dusk. Even under optimal conditions, I sometimes find the reticle fading in and out to my eye.
As you might expect based on the line thicknesses, the 3.5-15x50 F2 MLR reticle is much easier for me to see, and the F1 MLR2 could pretty much be seen by a blind man with a cane.
So depending on the type shooting you want to do and how solid your vision is, you also might want to consider how reticle line thickness might affect your usage of the scope in addition to extra magnification.