Selecting a Longer Range Scope

[CaNINE]

I've been gradually upgrading all my primary hunting guns to NF scopes. I'm not rich so this is taking a while. I have a couple flavors of NXS scopes and an SHV 4-14X. I just ordered the new 5-20X SHV with exposed elevation turret. For hunting rifles I think the SHV offers several advantages over the NXS line, and they are significantly lower in cost.

Fast focus eye piece, yardage marked parallax dial, adjustable illumination settings, same glass as NXS and dead nuts repeatable click values. And a warranty that you'll likely never need to use.

[CAMPMEAT]

Look  at SWFA and Primary Arms scopes. Not expensive, but excellent reviews.

[lamrith]

I cannot offer assistance on a specific scope for you but wanted to share this video since it was mentioned in the thread about Zero stop.

IF you have a scope you like and it does not have built in zerostop, but you want that ability something like this may be an option.  Obviously you need to check if the scope you are interested can do this, but might be an option to keep in mind..

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[yorketransport]

I guess I'll be the odd man out and say that the NXS and SHV scopes are over rated. I've owned multiple NXS scopes and shot behind many more and I didn't think any of them were that great. The glass is OK, they tracked well, and they held their zero. My Leupolds and Sightron SIIIs have all proven to be just as good or better in some cases. I'd rate the SHV right there with the Vortex PST, which isn't saying much.

10 years ago the NXS was hot stuff but they've stayed stagnant while everybody else advances. Combine that with the weight and size of an NXS and I really don't think they're a good option, especially on a hunting rifle. Now if you can find a good deal on a used NXS go for it. I paid $1200 for my 5.5-25x56 and I'm happy with it for that price. If I had paid full retail though I'd be sending it down the road. If I were buying a new scope for a hunting rifle and had a $1200 budget I'd be looking at the VX-5HD scopes or good deal on a used scope. If you live near Cabelas, check the bargain cave often. I've bought a lot of optics from there for very good prices.

[slm9s]

Bushnell LRHS, if you like FFP.

[jrebel]

I love my nightforce shv.  I will be buying another.  I really like the capped turrets.....I never have to worry about my turrets getting bumped / moved.  I use the moar reticle for holdover if I don't have time to dial.  Anything over 500 yards I have time to dial so I just pop the cap off and dial.  Works great. 

[Come Get Some]

I have the ATACR 5-25-50 Best glass I have ever used. Shots to 1000 yds are ridiculous and very easy. Could not see the antlers that great on my New Mexico mule deer at 946 yds with my Leica Geovid 10x40 binos. I picked up my scope , dialed it to 25 and could tell it had 4 " eyeguards. Dialed the scope and 1 shot thru the lungs, DEAD< DEAD< DEAD. Will never go back. And yes you can run them over with a truck and they hold zero.

[Magnum_Willys]

I have the ATACR 5-25-50 Best glass I have ever used. Shots to 1000 yds are ridiculous and very easy. Could not see the antlers that great on my New Mexico mule deer at 946 yds with my Leica Geovid 10x40 binos. I picked up my scope , dialed it to 25 and could tell it had 4 " eyeguards. Dialed the scope and 1 shot thru the lungs, DEAD< DEAD< DEAD. Will never go back. And yes you can run them over with a truck and they hold zero.

Yep Great scope, just too dang heavy but thats the price of solid glass and beefy construction.    But if you have too light of rifle it may steady it a bit. 

[yorketransport]

I have the ATACR 5-25-50 Best glass I have ever used. Shots to 1000 yds are ridiculous and very easy. Could not see the antlers that great on my New Mexico mule deer at 946 yds with my Leica Geovid 10x40 binos. I picked up my scope , dialed it to 25 and could tell it had 4 " eyeguards. Dialed the scope and 1 shot thru the lungs, DEAD< DEAD< DEAD. Will never go back. And yes you can run them over with a truck and they hold zero.

The ATACR is what I expect from a NF. The down side is that they’re huge! Mine looks pretty proportional on the 338 SnipeTac, but would look kind of funny on anything under 14#. 

[b23]

I have the ATACR 5-25-50 Best glass I have ever used. Shots to 1000 yds are ridiculous and very easy. Could not see the antlers that great on my New Mexico mule deer at 946 yds with my Leica Geovid 10x40 binos. I picked up my scope , dialed it to 25 and could tell it had 4 " eyeguards. Dialed the scope and 1 shot thru the lungs, DEAD< DEAD< DEAD. Will never go back. And yes you can run them over with a truck and they hold zero.

The ATACR is what I expect from a NF. The down side is that they’re huge! Mine looks pretty proportional on the 338 SnipeTac, but would look kind of funny on anything under 14#. 

So you think it may look a little silly on a CZ 527?? 

[yorketransport]

If I could find a set of 34mm rings for the CZ I might do it!

[b23]

If I could find a set of 34mm rings for the CZ I might do it!

Piece of cake!  Use a CZ 527 picatinny rail from DIP Inc and your 34mm rings should work. 

[Come Get Some]

I have mine mounted on a Weatherby Mark V 30-378. It is definitely not too big or heavy. I hunted Idaho last year and carried it all day never wished I had a different gun. I am a hiker. 20 mile days doesnt phase me. Glad to have the glass. A buddy had his 06 with a leupold 4-14. I was looking across a canyon over 1000 yds. He could not even find the deer. I let him look thru my Nightforce. He gasped and said I will have one of these next year. If you are going to have a long range rifle I dont feel you can put enough scope on it. I have looked thru every manufacturers scope out at the range 8-10 different types in the same day while breaking in and sighting in long range guns. Nothing has compared to the ATACR Nightforce yet

[CAMPMEAT]

I ran into this outfit from another forum I'm on.

www.opticsagent.com

[Wetwoodshunter]

After much deliberation and weeks of scouring articles. I think I jumped brands and am going to move forward with a VX-6HD with the ZL2. Due to weight, price, and the reviews by both members here and around the web. I had a chance to look through one and I assume that this is more scope than I will ever need on my rifle.

As far magnification. since I can go with either a 3-18 or a 4-24 is there a major benefit for selecting the 4-24 magnification range. This rifle I am putting it on gets hunted but I am planning on trying to stretch it out to 1,000 yards for fun.