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Scope for 500+ yards
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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 628275" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>Best scope? Personal preference for features is too big a factor to assert one as the best. For big game hunting, I rank optical performance high in priority. That said, I haven't seen a Zeiss Diavari I didn't like. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I wouldn't call myself a long range hunter. 400 yds is a long shot for me. That's mainly because I hunt the coastal mountain range in California. It's very brushy terrain and the mountains are simply smaller than the Seirras or Rockies. Most of my long range shooting has been for work at 600-1,000 yds. For reasons I can't say, I'm limited to using a Horus reticle. Currently I'm using a US Optics scope. </p><p></p><p>I'm on travel today and my notes are at home. You listed three different reticles, and one scope has a BDC turret. Personal preference for reticle and elevation adjustment would be a big factor. Frankly, I'm not a fan of BDC turrets. </p><p></p><p>I don't recall having evaluated the Leupold MK4 8.5 x 25. It would not be my first choice due to the high (25X) mag ratio. Glare performance at all magnifications gets worse as the magnification range increases. Glare performance is important because glare limits image contrast. Also, I prefer a lower mag than 8.5X on the low end. Otherwise, I like MK4 scopes and spotters. </p><p></p><p>I don't have a good sense of the Nightforce NXS 5.5x22 scope because the room lighting was poor above that booth at 2012 Shot. At previous shows I found the Nightforce optical performance to be average to above average for that price point. </p><p></p><p>I already commented on the Huskemaw 5-20. Optically, it's not in the the same league as either the Leupold or Nightforce. So there you have it. I guess my preference is for the Nightforce NXS 5.5x22, although it is heavy IIRC. </p><p></p><p>Which one do you prefer?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 628275, member: 34084"] Best scope? Personal preference for features is too big a factor to assert one as the best. For big game hunting, I rank optical performance high in priority. That said, I haven't seen a Zeiss Diavari I didn't like. :) I wouldn't call myself a long range hunter. 400 yds is a long shot for me. That's mainly because I hunt the coastal mountain range in California. It's very brushy terrain and the mountains are simply smaller than the Seirras or Rockies. Most of my long range shooting has been for work at 600-1,000 yds. For reasons I can't say, I'm limited to using a Horus reticle. Currently I'm using a US Optics scope. I'm on travel today and my notes are at home. You listed three different reticles, and one scope has a BDC turret. Personal preference for reticle and elevation adjustment would be a big factor. Frankly, I'm not a fan of BDC turrets. I don't recall having evaluated the Leupold MK4 8.5 x 25. It would not be my first choice due to the high (25X) mag ratio. Glare performance at all magnifications gets worse as the magnification range increases. Glare performance is important because glare limits image contrast. Also, I prefer a lower mag than 8.5X on the low end. Otherwise, I like MK4 scopes and spotters. I don't have a good sense of the Nightforce NXS 5.5x22 scope because the room lighting was poor above that booth at 2012 Shot. At previous shows I found the Nightforce optical performance to be average to above average for that price point. I already commented on the Huskemaw 5-20. Optically, it's not in the the same league as either the Leupold or Nightforce. So there you have it. I guess my preference is for the Nightforce NXS 5.5x22, although it is heavy IIRC. Which one do you prefer? [/QUOTE]
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