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Leupold, Nightforce, or ??
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<blockquote data-quote="ds" data-source="post: 20214" data-attributes="member: 3050"><p>Pat,</p><p></p><p>I have two decent scopes, a S&B PM2 4-16x50 and a Nightforce NXS 12-42x56. As to which is better, it depends. In terms of quality, or what I think is quality the S&B to me is best. It is a fine tactical scope (front focal plain reticule and one turn turret are very good features) and a very good optic. If you have a real tactical application I would go with the S&B . However if you are punching paper I prefer the NXS. The reticule blots out less of the target giving a more precise aim and the extra magnification helps in a couple of ways, firstly you can see your shots through the scope out to 200m and secondly you get a more precise aim (bisecting the ten ring as opposed to bisecting the black). </p><p></p><p>I shoot tactical matches but the NXS helps because often the targets have a particular zone to shoot eg an eye or CNS shot when you can see the zone it helps a lot. I suppose this in a way is defeating the object of the match but it is also a competition and I like to do well. That said I am a magnification junkie. You may not be. On the NXS I like the NPR-2 reticule. </p><p></p><p>Both scopes have got me to 1000m and more on my 6.5, with a decline base.</p><p></p><p>Best advise is to try everything you can before buying and see what you like.</p><p></p><p>David.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ds, post: 20214, member: 3050"] Pat, I have two decent scopes, a S&B PM2 4-16x50 and a Nightforce NXS 12-42x56. As to which is better, it depends. In terms of quality, or what I think is quality the S&B to me is best. It is a fine tactical scope (front focal plain reticule and one turn turret are very good features) and a very good optic. If you have a real tactical application I would go with the S&B . However if you are punching paper I prefer the NXS. The reticule blots out less of the target giving a more precise aim and the extra magnification helps in a couple of ways, firstly you can see your shots through the scope out to 200m and secondly you get a more precise aim (bisecting the ten ring as opposed to bisecting the black). I shoot tactical matches but the NXS helps because often the targets have a particular zone to shoot eg an eye or CNS shot when you can see the zone it helps a lot. I suppose this in a way is defeating the object of the match but it is also a competition and I like to do well. That said I am a magnification junkie. You may not be. On the NXS I like the NPR-2 reticule. Both scopes have got me to 1000m and more on my 6.5, with a decline base. Best advise is to try everything you can before buying and see what you like. David. [/QUOTE]
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