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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 612117" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>Weight does not bother me when I am talking about a long range rig where extreme accuracy is required. Weight is your friend when you need to make that long poke. I was anticipating a possible long shot a few days ago hunting wolves. I packed the 338LM weighing in at 16+ lbs for 2 1/2 miles and we gained over 1000 ft of altitude. It was a bit of a workout but I find this will slow me a bit and cause me to glass more often which is important.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>I am very fond of the NF NXS. There could be and probably are better scopes but this is as much as my budget will allow on my LR rifles. I love the very positive clicks, really, the term "click" better discribes the Lupy as the turrets do have fine clicks. The NF has more of a thud and even Stevie Wonder would know where he is on the turret. I like that. </p><p> </p><p>My problem with the last 8.5 x 25 VX3 I was it was very hard for me to get proper eye relief. Technically, I do not know why and do not care. All I know is do not have this problem with the NXS even on 22X which is comparable power.</p><p> </p><p>Next I would question if the 12 x 42 is a good choice for you? That will depend on several things. Distance, weather condidtions (mirage) and caliber. I can tell you I tried the 8x32 once on my 338 LM and took it off to go back to the 5.5x22. Reason for this was amount of mirage and the loss of 35 MOA of elevation. I feel I could easily center my NP-R1 or R2 reticle on a prairie dog at 1000 yards with either of my 5.5-22's. So that might be something to consider.</p><p> </p><p>Short answer to your question. Yes, the NF is worth twice the price of a 8.5~25 VX3. If you can swing it. At least it is for me.</p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 612117, member: 7503"] Weight does not bother me when I am talking about a long range rig where extreme accuracy is required. Weight is your friend when you need to make that long poke. I was anticipating a possible long shot a few days ago hunting wolves. I packed the 338LM weighing in at 16+ lbs for 2 1/2 miles and we gained over 1000 ft of altitude. It was a bit of a workout but I find this will slow me a bit and cause me to glass more often which is important.:D I am very fond of the NF NXS. There could be and probably are better scopes but this is as much as my budget will allow on my LR rifles. I love the very positive clicks, really, the term "click" better discribes the Lupy as the turrets do have fine clicks. The NF has more of a thud and even Stevie Wonder would know where he is on the turret. I like that. My problem with the last 8.5 x 25 VX3 I was it was very hard for me to get proper eye relief. Technically, I do not know why and do not care. All I know is do not have this problem with the NXS even on 22X which is comparable power. Next I would question if the 12 x 42 is a good choice for you? That will depend on several things. Distance, weather condidtions (mirage) and caliber. I can tell you I tried the 8x32 once on my 338 LM and took it off to go back to the 5.5x22. Reason for this was amount of mirage and the loss of 35 MOA of elevation. I feel I could easily center my NP-R1 or R2 reticle on a prairie dog at 1000 yards with either of my 5.5-22's. So that might be something to consider. Short answer to your question. Yes, the NF is worth twice the price of a 8.5~25 VX3. If you can swing it. At least it is for me. Jeff [/QUOTE]
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