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An Optics Conundrum: What would you do?
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<blockquote data-quote="Infinity" data-source="post: 951783" data-attributes="member: 80282"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>I've been reading up on here for quite some time now. I hunt primarily deer with my 20" .308 build. I just started extending my range with the rifle... have been shooting steel to 1000 yards for about a month (can you say new addiction...) and just figured out we can go as far as a mile (my buddy's .338 LM can, I obviously won't with the .308).</p><p></p><p>My hunting/shooting buddy has asked me to help him invest 5k into optics for his .308 build and around the type of hunting/shooting we do. I am also upgrading from my Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50...too heavy and would like a little bit lower bottom end magnification for the majority of my deer hunting. If I could shave a pound off the NXS and 1x off the bottom end, I would have **** near my perfect rifle/optic combo.</p><p></p><p>So far, this is what I'm leaning toward recommending (with alternatives and questions for y'all listed where I've done some research):</p><p></p><p>Rangefinder: Leica 1600. Which model? (b, crf, etc., he does bow hunt also if that affects the decision) $800 </p><p></p><p>Rifle Optic: </p><p></p><p>Can I get away with a bulletproof, low-magnification NXS (10x top end) on deer at 800 yards (steel @ 1000 yards) with very good eyes, a good spotter and spotting scope? Please feel free to elaborate on your answer here, I know it is a loaded question.</p><p></p><p>Nightforce NXS Compact 2.5-10x42 (20 oz) $1900.</p><p>March 2.5-25x42 SFP(19 oz) $2600 (Does anyone know what magnification the reticle is intended for ranging at? haven't been able to find that)</p><p>March 3-24x42 FFP similar specs and price (not sure about the reticle at low power, please let me know if you have experience hunting with either)</p><p></p><p>Other robust, light (~20oz), mechanically-reliable suggestions with a low end of 3x or preferably less and enough magnification/glass quality/resolution to reach out?</p><p></p><p>Spotting Scope: Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85 (straight or angled? does it matter?) $1600</p><p> </p><p>Binoculars? (I left these until last because I've never hunted with them until recently). I recently got to look through a pair of Swarovskis (not sure which model) and was stunned. Do they ever pop up used with a decent discount? </p><p></p><p>Soooo...What would you do? (and why...not set on this part if you just want to hit and run with awesome options). Thanks everyone, </p><p></p><p>Adam</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Infinity, post: 951783, member: 80282"] Hi All, I've been reading up on here for quite some time now. I hunt primarily deer with my 20" .308 build. I just started extending my range with the rifle... have been shooting steel to 1000 yards for about a month (can you say new addiction...) and just figured out we can go as far as a mile (my buddy's .338 LM can, I obviously won't with the .308). My hunting/shooting buddy has asked me to help him invest 5k into optics for his .308 build and around the type of hunting/shooting we do. I am also upgrading from my Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50...too heavy and would like a little bit lower bottom end magnification for the majority of my deer hunting. If I could shave a pound off the NXS and 1x off the bottom end, I would have **** near my perfect rifle/optic combo. So far, this is what I'm leaning toward recommending (with alternatives and questions for y'all listed where I've done some research): Rangefinder: Leica 1600. Which model? (b, crf, etc., he does bow hunt also if that affects the decision) $800 Rifle Optic: Can I get away with a bulletproof, low-magnification NXS (10x top end) on deer at 800 yards (steel @ 1000 yards) with very good eyes, a good spotter and spotting scope? Please feel free to elaborate on your answer here, I know it is a loaded question. Nightforce NXS Compact 2.5-10x42 (20 oz) $1900. March 2.5-25x42 SFP(19 oz) $2600 (Does anyone know what magnification the reticle is intended for ranging at? haven't been able to find that) March 3-24x42 FFP similar specs and price (not sure about the reticle at low power, please let me know if you have experience hunting with either) Other robust, light (~20oz), mechanically-reliable suggestions with a low end of 3x or preferably less and enough magnification/glass quality/resolution to reach out? Spotting Scope: Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85 (straight or angled? does it matter?) $1600 Binoculars? (I left these until last because I've never hunted with them until recently). I recently got to look through a pair of Swarovskis (not sure which model) and was stunned. Do they ever pop up used with a decent discount? Soooo...What would you do? (and why...not set on this part if you just want to hit and run with awesome options). Thanks everyone, Adam [/QUOTE]
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