Nightforce 2.5-10 x 32 NXS Compact

[rtv900]

I am thinking of trying one of these out. I have purchased a second Tikka T3 in .243. I am going to mainly use it for coyote hunting, I already have one Tikka T3 in .243 setup with a Leupold VXIII 2.5-8x36. I just want to have two rifles that are close to the same. Once I find a rifle I really like I always get a second one just like it as a backup. Silly maybe, but its the way I am. I have always been a huge fan of Leupolds 2.5-8 scope. I thought about just getting another one but with all the talk about Nightforce scopes I thought it was time to try one out. I like the idea of a compact scope on a .243. It makes for a nice light rifle to carry all day. The Nightforce 2.5-10 will give me a little more power for longer shots.

What do you guys know about this specific scope. Do any of you have a Nightforce 2.5-10x32 NXS scope? I dont know anything about their reticles. What would you get for a reticle for coyote hunting with a .243?

Thanks for the help.

 

[CS T]

The Nightforce scopes in general are great scopes and will do the job. I have been playing with a Nightforce 2.5-10x32mm in my hands but have not used it yet. I really like the 0-stop feature on them, the glass is outstanding, the construction is very robust, and they look great. We have sold a few to our customer and they all really like them.

As for the reticle you can get a few choice. I only recommend two of them, the MIL-DOT and the NPR2 (MOA based). I'm a big fan of MIL on MIL and what I mean by that is I like a MIL Elevation and Wind turret with a MIL reticle.

I have a Sako that I would like a to put one on but it has a good scope on it already.

Here one I mounted to an AR10:

Mike @ CSGW

 

[rtv900]

Does that scope have an illuminated reticle?

It sure looks nice on the gun.

 

[CS T]

Yes they have illumination.

Mike @ CSGW

 

[Shawn Carlock]

I have put 4 of them on Sheep Hunter rifle packages .They are the best compact scope I have ever used. If you get one shell the extra $$ for the zero stop feature. I have used them in NPR2 reticle and favor it alot.

 

[CS T]

I agree the NP-R2 seams to be more popular but I like MIL on MILS. The MIL turret only takes two REVS to get to 1k were the MOA turret take 4 REVS and this is for a 308. The NPR2 lines for me are a little to thin were the Mil-Dot are a little thicker.

Mike @ CSGW

 

[rtv900]

I plan on getting one....I'm reading up on reticles. I'm so used to the Leupold products that it's fun to just learn about all of the options and how they work. I really like the zero stop.

I talked with Shawn (Defensive Edge) today about getting a rifle made for my longer range applicatons. The rifle will be made for what I call long range. Certainly not long range for some here. I am looking to shoot out to 600 yards and do it well with a new 300 RUM. He suggested that I get a 3.5-15x50 NightForce for my long (longer) range application. I think that is going to be a great fit for the type of gun I am looking for.

The more I read the more I am impressed by the lack of negative things out there regarding NightForce. They seem to be a really solid scope.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[CS T]

I agree with Shawn about the 3.5-15x50mm also if you are doing a 300 RUM. The Nightforce are great scope and very robust. They take a lot of abuse and will give it back. We have a lot in stock.

Mike @ CSGW

 

[jwp475]

Nightforce NSX scopes are a bargin. If one wants a better scope than a NSX you will have to spend twice as much to get a small amount of improvement.

 

[whin4]

What sort of max ranges would these scopes be good for on a hunting gun, considering theres no parrallax adjustment

 

[rtv900]

That adjustment should be the knob on the left side.

 

[Shawn Carlock]

That adjustment should be the knob on the left side.

What sort of max ranges would these scopes be good for on a hunting gun, considering theres no parrallax adjustment

The left side knob is the ill reticle power knob. The distance is more reliant on the rifle and shooter the the fixed parrallax. I shoot my 10" practice disks out to 1150 yards with mine on my 280 Ack Imp and while it is not a 5.5-22 on a 338 Edge you wouldn't want to bet against me hitting it in good conditions.

 

[rtv900]

The left side knob is the ill reticle power knob.

Thanks. Good to know. I am so used to Leupold scopes that I assumed that is was for adjustment. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[ScottBerish]

For 600 yards the 3.5-15x50 would be about perfect for most folks.