Leupold vs Nightforce long range scopes

[jay.sharkbait]

Night force all the way.  In our optics testing they are way better glass then vortex and are bombproof.   S&B is probably the top but to much to spend on a hunting rifle.

I think the Night Force is better than the S&B When using a UNS on a gasgun. (shorter)

[Hunting7mm]

I really like my leupolds but my hunting partner has a nightforce and I'd have to say the nightforce is a better scope.  Both good quality and I personally will stick with the leupolds but the nightforce is the top.  I don't know about nightforces customer service but leupold goes out of there way to take care of their customers.  Leupold will stay on my guns.

[huntandjeep]

So if I go NF which reticle ? And why are they 10-15 oz heavier than comparable scopes?

[Ironhead]

NPR1 reticle and they are built like a tank.

[longrangekiller]

I have the Leopold vx3 4.5-14x50 on my 300 rum with a custom turret and shooting 200 gr accubonds pushed by 94 gr of retumbo I've shot a lot with it and am averaging about a 6 inch group at 900 yards ............ The rifle is pretty well set up though

[walleye1]

I have the nf and the difference becomes much clearer when actually looking at game in a long range situation.

[Nape.257]

NPR1

Your turrets and reticle should match moa/moa or mil/mil I use moa.

[WoodlandShooter]

YES, make sure your reticle and turrets match!!

Regarding your reticle "style" make sure it will allow for a shot at "your" typical engaugement distance without having to crank the knob. It is more accurate (and faster) to use the reticle than cranking the knobs

For example,  say your favorite hunting round requires 5 mils to get a "deer" at 900 yards..then get a standard MLR reticle...if the round needs more than 5 mils at 900...get the MLR2. The same goes for MOA styles too.

Oh, and one more thing...add in another vote for Nightforce!! I have the 3.5-15x50 F1

[bearpaw]

Good topic, I was looking at and was very impressed with the vx-6 leupolds, but want to hear more!

[b23]

Sometimes, the Optics portion of a scope can be in the eye of the beholder.  Peoples eyes don't always see everything same so there will always be some debate on which "glass" we all think is better than another. 

But, there is no debate on the mechanics, toughness, and IMO the most important, the tracking/repeatability of the different scopes on the market.  NF is second to none with regard to tracking and repeatability.  Two things that are of vital importance for long range shooting/hunting when using dial ups.  Nightforce's "toughness" is also legendary and requires no comment.

IMO, you have to first decide if you are going to be a "hold over" shooter or a "dial up" shooter.  If you are only going to use the reticle and be a hold over shooter then you possibly won't get the full benefit of a NF scope and you could maybe save yourself some money by finding a scope that meets your optical needs and get it with a reticle that will allow you to make good hold over shots.

But, if you plan on shooting at longer distances with better, likely much better, consistency, it is then that you will truly appreciate your NF scope.

[huntandjeep]

Definitely going to dial instead of hold over. Still haven't made up my mind still in the research phase. Talked to a couple guys the other day that have NF, Leupold, Huskamaw,and the Leupold made by Greybull Precision. Both of them said go with the Greybull . Said they liked it over the regular Leupold LR's because its 1/3 click vs 1/4. They both said they NF Is heavy and they wouldn't buy another one for that reason ( they came on there Gunwerks rifles). But did say they are dependable and extremely well built. I will let ya all know what I decide.

[b23]

I think you will find that any of the scopes that are in the same class as NF will all weigh about the same.  If it weighs a lot less than a NF, it likely isn't in the same class and or doesn't have the same intended purpose.

[huntandjeep]

I think you will find that any of the scopes that are in the same class as NF will all weigh about the same.  If it weighs a lot less than a NF, it likely isn't in the same class and or doesn't have the same intended purpose.

.  So because the Leupold LR's, Grey bull's Leupold, Huskamaw's, and Vortex's Razor or PST don't weigh as much as the NF there not designed for long range ? Just going by what I have heard from people that have ALL the scopes i listed. They said hands down the NF is an awesome scope but if your trying to stay with a light rifle they are heavy.

[b23]

I wouldn't put a Leupold in the same class optically as NF.  I've had both and IMO the NF is better all the way around.  The Vortex PST is a lessor scope and it's not a apples to apples comparison.  The Vortex Razor is comparable to the NF and actually weighs MORE than a NF. 

If I was looking to keep a rifle as light as I can, a NF scope wouldn't be what I would scope it with but if I wanted a long range rifle, I wouldn't be concerned with what the scope weighed. 

[carpsniperg2]

Everyone has there opinion and is free to have it. I for sure put them in the same class. I can buy any scope I desire but I almost always buy Leopold. I have run 10+ rifles with night force scopes on them and never felt that I had any advantage running them over the leupold.