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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote gferrett Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/22/2009 at 21:13
Hi Rifledude;
Witch two NF scope do you have and what rifle do you have them mounted?
 
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I have an NXS 3.5-15X50 on a Cooper M21 Varmint Extreme in .223 and an NXS 8-32X56 on a custom Nesika action / Hart barrel rifle in 6mm BR.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote pyro6999 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/22/2009 at 21:35
Originally posted by RifleDude RifleDude wrote:

I have an NXS 3.5-15X50 on a Cooper M21 Varmint Extreme in .223 and an NXS 8-32X56 on a custom Nesika action / Hart barrel rifle in 6mm BR.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hunterwingler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/23/2009 at 00:06
Originally posted by RifleDude RifleDude wrote:

Originally posted by hunterwingler hunterwingler wrote:

Originally posted by RifleDude RifleDude wrote:

Originally posted by gferrett gferrett wrote:

There grate there made in Idaho, USA
 
 
Only the mechanical aspects of the scopes are made in Idaho.  The optics are made by Light Optical in Japan.
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100%.  I asked their national sales manager (Kyle) at the Dallas Safari Club show in January and he confirmed.  The reason I asked is because I have 2 of their scopes that have the label "made in Japan" on them, but some of the newer scopes now say "made in USA." 
OK just asking like i have stated b4 i think there over rated for the price tag on them.
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I can only say that in comparing the 2.5-10x32 to what else was available at the time I got it (last December), it does not seem overrated or overpriced. The most comparable scopes (this was well before the SS 3-9 came out) were the USO SN3 @ $1730 or the IOR 2-12 tactical that sells for basically the same price as the NF ($1275 vs. $1295). I could barely justify that price let alone the cost of the USO. I ruled out the IOR because it is a 35mm tube and I wanted a 30mm mount and because NF has a better reputation for reliability and repeatability. Frankly, I've never understood the complaints over their glass. It is more than good enough. Give me laser-precision repeatability any day over anything else. I don't need this scope because someone might be shooting back at me. I already had one hunt ruined because of a scope failure and I just want to know that if I do my job of dialing in the right dope and firing the rifle properly, I will hit what I aim at. The NF makes my rifle a joy to shoot and will probably last for many years. It has also removed some of the variability in my shooting and load development...can't blame the scope anymore.

When I read articles about testing your scope to see if it is really tracking 1/4 MOA with each click I just think, "Why not buy a NF or comparable scope and not have to worry about it?"
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hunterwingler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/26/2009 at 23:36
well i hear that they are making a bigger shop to work out of so things might speed up some.
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Does anyone know what is the minimum parallax setting for NXS 5.5-22x50 ?
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50yds according to NF.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 0311GRUNT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/02/2009 at 23:05
NF is what I myself will be ordering shortly. Not because of the glass but because they will take a lickin and keep on a tickin...yut yut
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jay 22/250 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/20/2010 at 07:48

alot of longrange shooters here pick them. for there recticals and massive accurate adjustments.

well the glass might not be as good as say swaro,s&band zeiss they are still top class. i guess it boils down to what type of shooting you do
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rancid Coolaid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/20/2010 at 09:12


That is a Nightforce that took a round in combat, and the scope still functioned (though, obviously, not at 100%.)

As I said long ago, you gotta pay allot more to get more scope.  Their glass is entirely usable, and they are very, very tough.


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I'm wondering if the new big SS 5-20 when it finally comes out  will give NF competition? I find it hard to beleive my SS10X HD can't hold up to anything thrown at it including a combat round. Just my 2cents at 60% of the NF cost. 
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