Gary in MD
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NightForce
NF SHV or VX6 HD???
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Havard
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Thanks for the replies; decided on the NXS due to the Black Friday sales putting them in my price finally... hopefully a wise decision on my part!
I don't think you could have made a bad decision either way, let us know what you think about it later on.
Gary in MD
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You won't be sorry brother.
BrentM
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Yeah the nxs is in the same class as the vx6 imo. I have both. Love both for different reasons.
Not sure if weight is a factor but if it is be sure to account for that too .
BlazerBeam
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I have both. The vx6hd is a better scope for hunting, in my opinion, because it is lighter and provides slightly more resolution in low light scenarios. However, the SHV I have is on the rifle I take hunting the most...so whatever that means..??
lancetkenyon
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Having shot behind several.of each, I think the Leupold has much better glass.
But I would take the dependability and confidence of the SHV personally. I know of way too many Leupolds that have had reliability issues.
But I would take the dependability and confidence of the SHV personally. I know of way too many Leupolds that have had reliability issues.
David Lindler
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I have the SHV Love it. Crisp clear glass. Large Field of view. About $600.00 cheaper.
Nightforce glass is great.
My sling swivel broke on my rifle strap on a recent hunt causing my rifle to hit the ground from shoulder height. Scope never lost zero.
Have been recent complaints with Leupold vx6 having tracking issues and guality control issues.
BrentM
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Maybe we should start a post about the leupold line and see how many owners actually have issues. I see a lot of "I heard" on this site.
Ive dropped my rifle with a nxs twice and both times I had to rezero. Had to rezero from the rifle laying on its side in a case on my 4 wheeler too. Sent it back to nf 2x and both times they gave it clear bill of health. Idk but it bugs me
Ive dropped my rifle with a nxs twice and both times I had to rezero. Had to rezero from the rifle laying on its side in a case on my 4 wheeler too. Sent it back to nf 2x and both times they gave it clear bill of health. Idk but it bugs me
Andrew Massi
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I did just that last year( leupold thread) most of the responses were in regards to the first gen vx6. A common theme was that the scope failed to rtz and rather than return to leupold they sent down the road and brand hopped. Then the second most common response was my buddy had...
Then all the supporters jump on, bash the old gold ring and tout their superior insert other brand here.
BrentM
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Yeah that's what I'd expect. Leupold has come a long ways the past several years. I like my nf but I'm also pretty happy with my vx6. Actually torn cuz I need to sell one and thinking of selling the nxs and keeping the vx6.
Andrew Massi
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Mark 5 hd looks to be a great crossover of nf\vx6.
