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Leupy vs. NightForce
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 87678" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>Lerch,</p><p></p><p>I can not give my more then an opinion just as the others on this topic have and I would agree with most.</p><p></p><p>I will point out a few factors that made me decide to choose the 3.5-15x 50mm NXS over the 4.5-14 Leupold Mk4 even though it cost me several hundred more $$ to get.</p><p></p><p>One, vertical elevation adjustment. This NXS model has a full 110 moa or vertical adjustment. With the rifle I was putting this on, I am pretty sure that with the 20 MOA NF base that I can reach zero anywhere from 0 to well past 2000 yards with no special scope base needed.</p><p></p><p>This is not the case with the Mk4. But that said, the Mk4 would also reach out a VERY long way also, just not as far as the NXS.</p><p></p><p>Reason number two is the reticle choice. I do love the Leupold TMR that they have in the Mk4 line of scopes. The nice thing is that NF now has the MLR reticle which is basically identical. Only real difference to the reticle itself is that the Leupold version has the open center main crosshair. I do kind of like that feature but to be honest it is not a major thing.</p><p></p><p>Why I prefer the MLR from NF is because its heavy post sections of the reticle are see through. This allows me a much more precise hold using the top of the thick post at 1000 yards which is where my rifle is set up at.</p><p></p><p>With the solid TMR reticle, targeting a big game animal or a smaller target like a rockchuck or yote at 1K is more difficult as the solid post covers half the target up.</p><p></p><p>Again, this may be splitting hairs but to be honest, that is a large part of our hobby anyway.</p><p></p><p>I also prefer the shorter turrets on the NXS. Both work very well but I prefer the shorter ones on the NXS for a big game rifle.</p><p></p><p>Finally, as others have said, do not try to reinvent the wheel. Do and use what the professionals use. As mentioned earlier, if you go to a FCSA 50 BMG 1K shoot, you will probably see 90% of the rifles wearing NF scopes, either the BR models or the new NXS models.</p><p></p><p>The 5.5-22x 56mm was designed specifically for use on 50 BMG rifles so you know that any conventional rifle will be a breeze with these scopes.</p><p></p><p>There is nothing wrong with the Leupold Mk4 scopes, they are great scopes. But I will tell you that to me, shooting quality hunting times, 30 min before sunrise and 30 min after sunset, I see a noticable difference in brightness and clearity favoring the NXS.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunatly its hard to get one on every rifle you use so I would say the Leupold Mk4 is the next best thing.</p><p></p><p>Getting over the initial sticker shock is the hardest part when buying your first NXS. After you use it the price seems to be much more acceptible.</p><p></p><p>Kirby Allen(50)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 87678, member: 10"] Lerch, I can not give my more then an opinion just as the others on this topic have and I would agree with most. I will point out a few factors that made me decide to choose the 3.5-15x 50mm NXS over the 4.5-14 Leupold Mk4 even though it cost me several hundred more $$ to get. One, vertical elevation adjustment. This NXS model has a full 110 moa or vertical adjustment. With the rifle I was putting this on, I am pretty sure that with the 20 MOA NF base that I can reach zero anywhere from 0 to well past 2000 yards with no special scope base needed. This is not the case with the Mk4. But that said, the Mk4 would also reach out a VERY long way also, just not as far as the NXS. Reason number two is the reticle choice. I do love the Leupold TMR that they have in the Mk4 line of scopes. The nice thing is that NF now has the MLR reticle which is basically identical. Only real difference to the reticle itself is that the Leupold version has the open center main crosshair. I do kind of like that feature but to be honest it is not a major thing. Why I prefer the MLR from NF is because its heavy post sections of the reticle are see through. This allows me a much more precise hold using the top of the thick post at 1000 yards which is where my rifle is set up at. With the solid TMR reticle, targeting a big game animal or a smaller target like a rockchuck or yote at 1K is more difficult as the solid post covers half the target up. Again, this may be splitting hairs but to be honest, that is a large part of our hobby anyway. I also prefer the shorter turrets on the NXS. Both work very well but I prefer the shorter ones on the NXS for a big game rifle. Finally, as others have said, do not try to reinvent the wheel. Do and use what the professionals use. As mentioned earlier, if you go to a FCSA 50 BMG 1K shoot, you will probably see 90% of the rifles wearing NF scopes, either the BR models or the new NXS models. The 5.5-22x 56mm was designed specifically for use on 50 BMG rifles so you know that any conventional rifle will be a breeze with these scopes. There is nothing wrong with the Leupold Mk4 scopes, they are great scopes. But I will tell you that to me, shooting quality hunting times, 30 min before sunrise and 30 min after sunset, I see a noticable difference in brightness and clearity favoring the NXS. Unfortunatly its hard to get one on every rifle you use so I would say the Leupold Mk4 is the next best thing. Getting over the initial sticker shock is the hardest part when buying your first NXS. After you use it the price seems to be much more acceptible. Kirby Allen(50) [/QUOTE]
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