Rifle Scopes which nightforce to get

[kilroy2981]

I have on order from my local gun store a 3.5x15x50 nightforce with the NPR1 reticle, but in stock he has the same scope with a mil-dot reticle. So the question is, which one should I get? Im putting this on my rem 700 sps tactical until I start my m40a1 or a3 build, so for now itll be used for hunting and long range target practice. What do you guys think? Thanks

 

[Buzzsaw]

Re: which nightforce to get

NP-R1

 

[Rob01]

Re: which nightforce to get

Get the one you want and don't get something you don't want because it's in stock. You want MOA reticle then get it.

On any scope though make sure the knobs and reticle match for ease of use.

 

[Target In Sight]

Re: which nightforce to get

+1 on what Rob said.

I would wait for the NP-R1 so the reticle matches the knobs.

Exactly what I have too. ^__^

You won't regret it.

Dyl..

 

[Scottso]

Re: which nightforce to get

Patience is a virtue! Get what you desire, saves on shoulda coulda woulda factor.

 

[kilroy2981]

Re: which nightforce to get

Damn, I thought you guys were gonna say that...lol. Ive been waiting 2 weeks for it already and all nightforce says is that its being built. Well, I guess you can rush precision.

Targetinsight, at what distance is the 3.5x15 good for, how many yards?

 

[Rob01]

Re: which nightforce to get

I had no problem getting a good sight picture on a 5" dot at 1000. You'll be able to use it as far as that .308 will shoot without a problem.

 

[kilroy2981]

Re: which nightforce to get

awesome, thanks rob

 

[Scottso]

Re: which nightforce to get

Dude thats nothing, been waiting a few months for my USO, it'll be worth it!

 

[kilroy2981]

Re: which nightforce to get

months! christ, you must be pulling out your hair...lol

 

[Rob01]

Re: which nightforce to get

And don't feel bad Kilroy I've been waiting on my 5.5-22 and a 1-4 for almost 3 weeks myself.

 

[kilroy2981]

Re: which nightforce to get

rob that sucks. I need the scope to go hunting by mid november, a little before really so that I can zero it.

 

[csgw]

Re: which nightforce to get

This is a great scope. Nightforce is one of the most reliable scope on the market. The 3.5-15x50mm is a very popular power for guys that need a all around power. The glass is very nice also.

Mike

 

[Rob01]

Re: which nightforce to get

Not complaining as it takes some time to build them and I have my place in line.

 

[Rob01]

Re: which nightforce to get

The shooting gods must have heard me and I got the call today from Nightforce that my scopes were shipping today. Shouldn't be much longer for you Kilroy.

 

[kilroy2981]

Re: which nightforce to get

rob, sorry, I just saw your post. I got a call today that my scope is in the mail, hopefully by friday I'll have it. WOOHOO!!!

 

[scotharr]

Re: which nightforce to get

Gotta love NF! Good hunting. I'll be using my 2.5-10x24 & 2.50-10x32 for elk starting Friday...woohoo.

 

[HomeSlice]

Re: which nightforce to get

Are you guys ordering direct from NF or through a distributer?

-Slice

 

[Centerfire1]

Re: which nightforce to get

I bought the NP-1 and love it for mostly deer hunting and some target shooting. The guys at Eurooptics are great to work with...I wanted the 56mm but he didn't have it so he cut me a deal on the 50mm. Now thats customer service and he and I both left happy.

 

[Rob01]

Re: which nightforce to get

Got mine direct through NF but there are a bunch of good vendors here that sell them.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

Re: which nightforce to get

I got mine from Alex at Euro Optics as well and couldn't have been happier.

 

[jp_colt]

Re: which nightforce to get

wait for the NPR1 reticle

 

[scotharr]

Re: which nightforce to get

http://www.sportoptics.com/nightforce-rifle-scopes.aspx

The owner really knows his optics and prices are very good.

 

[Sendero_Man]

Re: which nightforce to get

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scooter-PIE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.sportoptics.com/nightforce-rifle-scopes.aspx

The owner really knows his optics and prices are very good. </div></div>

ask for Chris

 

[Tommyquest]

Re: which nightforce to get

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And don't feel bad Kilroy I've been waiting on my 5.5-22 and a 1-4 for almost 3 weeks myself. </div></div>Rob, is the 5.5-22 an F1?

 

[Rob01]

Re: which nightforce to get

No Tommy it's the standard SFP model. That said I will definitely be inline when the higher power FFPs come out

 

[427Cobra]

Re: which nightforce to get

is that a hint Rob?

 

[kilroy2981]

Re: which nightforce to get

well, the NF is finally on the rifle. Ill be taking to the range tomorrow to zero it. One question for the guys that have NFs, what do your zero stops look like? I didnt order the scope with the zero stops, but I think mine has them. They should be under the elevation turret right? I know it doesnt mean anything but my box has instructions for them, I would assume that if the box has instructions the scope should have the zero stops. The directions were on a seperate sheet of paper, not in the main booklet.


Thanks

 

[kilroy2981]

Re: which nightforce to get

If anybody knows please let me know, Id like to set them tomorrow

 

[Rob01]

Re: which nightforce to get

Does it have the stadia lines on the elevation body like on the scope below? If so then it's not a zero stop version.