As the title states, which scope would you guys recommend on a 7 RM? Weight doesn't really bother me. I have 2 5-25 ATACRs on a 7 STW and 338 Edge. This is more of a range gun nowadays since I have the bigger calibers. Once I shoot out the barrel it will become a 30 cal. Please feel free to throw out any additional options you guys would recommend in the $2000-2500ish price range.
Which scope: 4-16x50 atacr or 3.6-18x44 mark5
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From familiarity standpoint might make sense to stick with Nightforce....since thats what you run now.
but I do hear good things about the Mark 5...
Do you have to have the Front Focal?
I'd want to try the Vortex Razor HD AMG if they made a 3-18 option at 18oz
but I do hear good things about the Mark 5...
Do you have to have the Front Focal?
I'd want to try the Vortex Razor HD AMG if they made a 3-18 option at 18oz
As far as the glass the leupold is just as good as my ATACR's but I run the lighter Leupolds on my hunting rifles to save weight. If your not worried about weight then the Nightforce will be a lot tougher and take more abuse. Leupold has also been known to have tracking issues if you plan to dial turrets a lot but I personally have never had an issue with mine. I have been seeing the Swarovski X5 5-25 on sale a few places for $1999 lately too.
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I've never used the Nightforce but I'm very impressed with my Mk5.
I have the moa model with pr-1 reticle and it's fantastic.
I did a tracking test and it's spot on up to 50 moa.
Glass is the best I've used, and the eye box is very forgiving, I really like the compactness as well.
I have the moa model with pr-1 reticle and it's fantastic.
I did a tracking test and it's spot on up to 50 moa.
Glass is the best I've used, and the eye box is very forgiving, I really like the compactness as well.
Deviant - what leupold scopes do you run on your hunting rigs to save weight?
I have a VX6 HD 4-24x52 and a VX6 HD 3-18x44 at the moment. I also have 3 VX R 4-12x40's on some of my AR's.
I like the Mark 5 and was actually going to put one a new build im working on but decided to try out a March High Master 10-60x56 as a load development scope first and see if I like them as well. Im not sure if I want FFP or 2nd on this rifle when its finished but I know I want a lot of magnification. It will probably be a March 5-50 if I go 2nd FP or a 5-40 if I go FFP. Otherwise I will revert back to the new Mark 5 7-35 when they come out if I dont like this March that I just got.
The ability to absorb abuse is what has kept me running Nightforce on all of my rigs. 90% of my hunting is on horseback in the high country and abuse is something ponies distribute very well.
I have always liked 2nd focal plane best so they don't cover a small target when zoomed in but I am getting used to using my ATACR's with the FFP. Its nice to not have to worry about what power you are on to use the reticle.
FFP is not necessarily a priority for me.
Leupold has a great warranty but that doesnt help you kill a critter if you drop your rifle of a horse and damage the scope first. I think I would stick with the ATACR if it were me. I know they are making some of those in second FP now too.
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Weight and price go to Leupold, the rest is Nightforce. That's not to say the Leupold isn't usable, or a legitimate choice. Depends a bit how you see the rifle being used. I've got both.
This is exactly what brought me here looking for more opinions. Truth be told I had a 5.5-22 NXS on this rifle and I just couldn't ever get used to the glass. I have an SHV on my wife's 6.5-284 and was more fond of that scope than I was the NXS. I would go with another 5-25 ATACR but I'd like to keep my objective @ 50mm or less on this one.
