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Scope for .300 Win Mag
« on: February 05, 2016, 10:18:52 AM »
I picked up a Savage LRH .300 Win Mag from a member on here.  (Thank Bango)  now im in the market for a scope.  I have been eyeing the NF 5-25x56.  Anyone have this scope and like it?  I've asked a few people who have posted about it before, but no one has replied.  Thanks for your input and advice!

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2016, 10:40:54 AM »
I don't own one yet, but I have shot with one and it worked extremely well, I liked it. It was on a rifle set up for long range shooting, but I don't think it would be a good application for closer range shooting. I will probably own one some day!
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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2016, 10:47:37 AM »
My only hesitation would be how good of a cheek weld you can get with a 56mm objective on a kicker. Unless of course it has an adjustable comb stock. Then it becomes moot.
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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2016, 10:47:50 AM »
I don't own one but from what I know about them, you can't do better than Nightforce, as long as you can afford it!

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2016, 10:54:09 AM »
My only hesitation would be how good of a cheek weld you can get with a 56mm objective on a kicker. Unless of course it has an adjustable comb stock. Then it becomes moot.

the gun does have an accustock, so i think i will be ok in that department.

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2016, 10:54:41 AM »
The Nightforce stuff is pretty awesome.  Don't look at it unless you are seriously considering it though, otherwise it might haunt you.
Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with too many facts.

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2016, 12:04:27 PM »
The Nightforce stuff is pretty awesome.  Don't look at it unless you are seriously considering it though, otherwise it might haunt you.

Isn't that the trueth..  I try not to look through anything that is better than mine but did it last weekend and now I need a better scope...   From what I have read they are awesome scopes and very well built..

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2016, 12:07:41 PM »
The Nightforce stuff is pretty awesome.  Don't look at it unless you are seriously considering it though, otherwise it might haunt you.

Isn't that the trueth..  I try not to look through anything that is better than mine but did it last weekend and now I need a better scope...   From what I have read they are awesome scopes and very well built..

Just sell your current scope for 150% of MSRP and you are good to go
Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with too many facts.

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2016, 12:12:31 PM »
I was choosing between the nf shv and the leupold mark 4 on my lrh in 6.5-284. I ended up with mark 4 because I got a great deal on it. Which nf are you looking into? I think the 5-25 is the atacr? I haven't handled or used one of those but I think they are big and heavy which may not matter to you. Decide what you want in a gun before choosing glass. Guns can get heavy quick. I learned that with my 300 rum that now tips the scales at 14+ lb.
with this 6.5-284 I wanted a more pack able gun and am right at 10-10.3 lb.
I don't think you can go wrong with a top shelf scope wether it be from Leupold, vortex, nf, or other brands. All in what you want also. Is zero stop a must? Etc.

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2016, 12:19:33 PM »
I was choosing between the nf shv and the leupold mark 4 on my lrh in 6.5-284. I ended up with mark 4 because I got a great deal on it. Which nf are you looking into? I think the 5-25 is the atacr? I haven't handled or used one of those but I think they are big and heavy which may not matter to you. Decide what you want in a gun before choosing glass. Guns can get heavy quick. I learned that with my 300 rum that now tips the scales at 14+ lb.
with this 6.5-284 I wanted a more pack able gun and am right at 10-10.3 lb.
I don't think you can go wrong with a top shelf scope wether it be from Leupold, vortex, nf, or other brands. All in what you want also. Is zero stop a must? Etc.

http://nightforceoptics.com/shv/5-20%C3%9756

this is the scope i was looking at

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2016, 12:25:02 PM »
I was choosing between the nf shv and the leupold mark 4 on my lrh in 6.5-284. I ended up with mark 4 because I got a great deal on it. Which nf are you looking into? I think the 5-25 is the atacr? I haven't handled or used one of those but I think they are big and heavy which may not matter to you. Decide what you want in a gun before choosing glass. Guns can get heavy quick. I learned that with my 300 rum that now tips the scales at 14+ lb.
with this 6.5-284 I wanted a more pack able gun and am right at 10-10.3 lb.
I don't think you can go wrong with a top shelf scope wether it be from Leupold, vortex, nf, or other brands. All in what you want also. Is zero stop a must? Etc.

http://nightforceoptics.com/shv/5-20%C3%9756

this is the scope i was looking at
thats exactly the one I was lookin at but got a better deal on the leuppy.

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2016, 03:03:25 PM »
If you do not have experience mounting that heavy of a scope on a rifle with a lot of potential for severe recoil...... be sure to research what it takes to keep it lfrom slipping in the rings. 

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2016, 03:39:53 PM »
If you're not familiar, do a little research on the Sightron SIII.  A few years ago, after owning my first couple Sightrons I sold my 6 or 7 Nightforces and replaced them with SIIIs.  IMO you get 97% of the performance for ~50% of the cost.  Excellent glass, excellent tracking, and a GREAT value.  I'm a big fan of the LRMOA reticle.   :twocents:

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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
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Re: Scope for .300 Win Mag
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2016, 05:03:34 PM »
If you do not have experience mounting that heavy of a scope on a rifle with a lot of potential for severe recoil...... be sure to research what it takes to keep it lfrom slipping in the rings.
Like torquing them to proper specs?

Just follow the directions on the package and you'll be fine.

 


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