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NXS 50 vs 56 objective
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<blockquote data-quote="SteveBurton" data-source="post: 1251567" data-attributes="member: 59541"><p>I have a NXS 5.5-22x50 and an ATACR 5-25x56 and I can say I can't tell much difference between light transmission. Both of them have excellent glass.</p><p></p><p>As far as scope brands, I have owned a lot and shot with a couple more. My personal decision is that all of my rifles will eventually wear NF or Swarovski scopes, budget willing. I own several other brands but I just feel that those two have the best glass FOR ME.</p><p></p><p>Another reason I like the NF scopes is the MOAR reticle. I just love it. I had both MOA and Mildot reticle scopes but decided to stick with MOA to avoid confusion or trying to figure out the difference in my head while shooting. I would suggest sticking with one type of measurement. I'm not a fan of the Huskemaw reticle although a lot of people like it. I think Vortex has a nice reticle for target but it is so fine I have lost it while hunting in low light conditions.</p><p></p><p>I, like you, am not a fan of FFP scopes. I guess its like trying to teach an old dog new tricks. I know the advantage of it for ranging but just can't get used to having such a small reticle at low magnification. Plus the extra cost of a FFP is not attractive when a SFP is already over $2K.</p><p></p><p>Greyfox makes a good point about scope height. My ATACR is a beast of a scope and sits 2" above the bore. My stock has a high comb to accommodate it. Here is a good video showing how to properly setup a scope. You should not be adjusting your head or cheek weld to align your eye to the scope.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COoXVpGfXQE" target="_blank">Set Up Your Scope for Success</a></p><p></p><p>The price difference between the 50 and 56 is nominal so I would suggest shouldering your rifle and trying to determine if a 56 will work for you. I don't think you will go wrong either way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SteveBurton, post: 1251567, member: 59541"] I have a NXS 5.5-22x50 and an ATACR 5-25x56 and I can say I can't tell much difference between light transmission. Both of them have excellent glass. As far as scope brands, I have owned a lot and shot with a couple more. My personal decision is that all of my rifles will eventually wear NF or Swarovski scopes, budget willing. I own several other brands but I just feel that those two have the best glass FOR ME. Another reason I like the NF scopes is the MOAR reticle. I just love it. I had both MOA and Mildot reticle scopes but decided to stick with MOA to avoid confusion or trying to figure out the difference in my head while shooting. I would suggest sticking with one type of measurement. I'm not a fan of the Huskemaw reticle although a lot of people like it. I think Vortex has a nice reticle for target but it is so fine I have lost it while hunting in low light conditions. I, like you, am not a fan of FFP scopes. I guess its like trying to teach an old dog new tricks. I know the advantage of it for ranging but just can't get used to having such a small reticle at low magnification. Plus the extra cost of a FFP is not attractive when a SFP is already over $2K. Greyfox makes a good point about scope height. My ATACR is a beast of a scope and sits 2" above the bore. My stock has a high comb to accommodate it. Here is a good video showing how to properly setup a scope. You should not be adjusting your head or cheek weld to align your eye to the scope. [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COoXVpGfXQE"]Set Up Your Scope for Success[/URL] The price difference between the 50 and 56 is nominal so I would suggest shouldering your rifle and trying to determine if a 56 will work for you. I don't think you will go wrong either way. [/QUOTE]
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