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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 336166" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>JWP, I basically agree with everything your saying and if you search my posts on the subject, including this thread, you will see that I am a BIG NF fan. I also agree that heavier rifles, assuming they are well built, are better LR platforms. My dedicated LR outfit ATM, is a Sendero with a 5.5-22x50 NF scope which weighs in at about 11 lbs without bipod. It is my carry rifle and I have put on a few miles with it in mountain country.</p><p> </p><p>Having said that, everyone's definition of LR is different as well as their approach to it. Although I believe the NF NXS's are about the best LR scope available, there are some lighter ones that will get the job done. There are a number of folks using Zeiss's, Leupy's, Sightrons, Clearidge, etc. Vortex is coming out with some good scopes as well. These scopes are not the same caliber as a NF, but they will get the job done out to 1000 plus yds. In short, I dont think you need a 2 lb scope to successfully hunt LR.</p><p> </p><p>My advise to the OP is still to get a NF NSX if he can afford it and IMO, the dif in weight is not that big of a deal for what you get. I will gladly carry mine around all day.</p><p> </p><p>Corey, those are some great looking bucks no matter how far you shot them <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 336166, member: 11717"] JWP, I basically agree with everything your saying and if you search my posts on the subject, including this thread, you will see that I am a BIG NF fan. I also agree that heavier rifles, assuming they are well built, are better LR platforms. My dedicated LR outfit ATM, is a Sendero with a 5.5-22x50 NF scope which weighs in at about 11 lbs without bipod. It is my carry rifle and I have put on a few miles with it in mountain country. Having said that, everyone's definition of LR is different as well as their approach to it. Although I believe the NF NXS's are about the best LR scope available, there are some lighter ones that will get the job done. There are a number of folks using Zeiss's, Leupy's, Sightrons, Clearidge, etc. Vortex is coming out with some good scopes as well. These scopes are not the same caliber as a NF, but they will get the job done out to 1000 plus yds. In short, I dont think you need a 2 lb scope to successfully hunt LR. My advise to the OP is still to get a NF NSX if he can afford it and IMO, the dif in weight is not that big of a deal for what you get. I will gladly carry mine around all day. Corey, those are some great looking bucks no matter how far you shot them :) mark [/QUOTE]
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