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[KillShot]

What's wrong with this picture? Hint: look at the turret where the logo is located.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/326823/hou...1--1100-shipped

 

[dtask]

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The lawn is dead and the tow strap isn't properly locked into the secured position.

 

[jamesZ71]

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I think he is talking about the logo on the windage knob?

 

[roggom]

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Hmm looks like the exact same scope sold last year. http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f40/spf-nightforce-nxs-5-5-22x56-np-r1-lnib-79344/

 

[goober]

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The logo is on the wrong side -the logo is always on the Paralax knob

 

[-=boone=-]

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The logo is on both sides, making me believe it's not a fake.

 

[KillShot]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The logo is on both sides, making me believe it's not a fake.</div></div>

You can believe whatever you want. A logo on the windage turret is indication enough that it's a fake. But, hey, don't believe me! Send the seller an email and tell him you have $900 cash and I'll bet he jumps on it.

I own, and have owned, several NightForce scopes and there is only ONE logo to be found and it's on the parallax turret as ch'e stated above.

 

[wfjames22]

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Not saying they dont exist, but I have never seen a square NF box. Has anyone?

 

[JSF]

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I believe all the new boxes are square. I just bought an F1 from Mike at CSTactical and it came in a square box.

 

[wfjames22]

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Ahh, looks like I need to buy some new scopes to get the new, fancy square boxes! Ive always hated the triangular boxes because they are a bitch to store...as if that matters!

 

[cpt.creedmoor]

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my F1 has it on both the para and windage knobs....jus sayin

 

[lroseen]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wfjames22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not saying they dont exist, but I have never seen a square NF box. Has anyone? </div></div>

Yes indeed, at Bruno's Shooter Supply in Pheonix, AZ. I believe but could be wrong that the newer boxes are square not triangular anymore. Personally I would bet the scope in the pic is real, the better question may be can you trust the seller. As someone else mentioned one of the same pictures was used on another forum a year before.

Are some of you so sure that Nightforce has never labeled the right turret with the NF symbol? I would give Nightforce a call before you just make assumptions. Sure if your in doubt don't buy it without checking but for that price if your looking for the same scope I'd definitely give NF a call and at least see what they say. Then check into the seller and see if they are legit.

 

[KillShot]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cpt.creedmoor</div><div class="ubbcode-body">my F1 has it on both the para and windage knobs....jus sayin</div></div>

Therein lies the problem. The NXS in the image isn't an F1.

 

[cpt.creedmoor]

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just a hunch on my part but im willin to believe that its a hispeed turret thing....could be wrong though...im too lazy to research it

 

[-=boone=-]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cpt.creedmoor</div><div class="ubbcode-body">my F1 has it on both the para and windage knobs....jus sayin</div></div>

Therein lies the problem. The NXS in the image isn't an F1. </div></div>

I'll be on the phone with NF in the morning.

 

[CavRed3]

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I got mine new from euro optics a few weeks ago it came in a square box and has the logo on both the paralax and windage

 

[Killer Spade 13]

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A little off the wall here, but because of all the TV programs highlighting snipers and their equipment, I'd be willing to bet that NF has started putting the logo on both knobs.

When the camera is to the shooters right, there's no way for the layman to identify the manufacturer of the scope being used.

Putting the logo on each side assures the company of some good advertising.

 

[-=boone=-]

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This is not a fake.

As far as the NF logo engraved on both knobs. According to a NF representative this was a "in line change" that happend @ NightForce a few months ago for all NXS models.

BTW Killshot I take apologies made out to MR.Boone. I would also like to tell you your not to only one to own NF optics. In fact I'm a little bit of a optic whore. Have a wonderful day.

 

[cpt.creedmoor]

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LOL....

 

[KillShot]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is not a fake.

As far as the NF logo engraved on both knobs. According to a NF representative this was a "in line change" that happend @ NightForce a few months ago for all NXS models.

BTW Killshot I take apologies made out to MR.Boone. I would also like to tell you your not to only one to own NF optics. In fact I'm a little bit of a optic whore. Have a wonderful day.</div></div>

Ha ha ha ha! Touché, MR. Boone. My sincere apology as it certainly appears to be as fake as a $3 bill.

Thanks for the clarification!

 

[-=boone=-]

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No problem, btw the way I'm glad you took it as it was meant to be, a joke.

 

[wfjames22]

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You learn something everyday...so I was at my local gunshop today picking up a new Glock 34 and I had nothing to do while I waited the 10 or so minutes on the background check. I strolled over to the scope counter and wouldnt ya know it, half the new NXS's had NF engraved on the windage turrets. I also saw a few square boxes behind the glass case...