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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Zeiss, Leo VX5, VX6, or NF NX8
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<blockquote data-quote="Bullmark" data-source="post: 2189694" data-attributes="member: 113003"><p>My shoot from the hip response would be to buy the NF, if you must make your decision without trying out first. I've owned NF and it wasn't for the weight of the Atacr model, I'd still own it today. Any scope that can be taken off your rifle and be used in a bar fight, then remounted and perform as new, is worthy of my hard earned dollars. However, I would do my very best to "demo" the scopes on your list. U may not be able to take them out shooting, but at least hold them, look through, and turn the turrets. </p><p>I have a few builds that I really didn't have a budget when it came time to buy the glass. I wanted a specific reticle, a simple duplex with an illuminated center dot. Lighter weight was only a goal with one particular rifle. I ended up with 2 S&B's (Exos and Polar) and a Swaro Z8i. But recently I bought another rifle and needed glass. I found a Leica Magnus as a shot-show demo for almost 1/3rd off retail. I bought it and I'm telling you if I'd tried one out earlier, I would have never bought either of the S&B's. </p><p>For my eyes, it is as good or better in every measurable way. But my eyes are different from yours and you're the one who will be using the scope. </p><p>I'll also point out that I managed to find all 4 of those scopes as a demo or for sale as some sort of clearance deal, and saved a ton. </p><p>Really good top shelf glass doesn't wear out....so being aware of this may save you some serious coin or allow you to get to a level of quality that you didn't think was possible....then you'll be ruined...lol. </p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullmark, post: 2189694, member: 113003"] My shoot from the hip response would be to buy the NF, if you must make your decision without trying out first. I’ve owned NF and it wasn’t for the weight of the Atacr model, I’d still own it today. Any scope that can be taken off your rifle and be used in a bar fight, then remounted and perform as new, is worthy of my hard earned dollars. However, I would do my very best to “demo” the scopes on your list. U may not be able to take them out shooting, but at least hold them, look through, and turn the turrets. I have a few builds that I really didn’t have a budget when it came time to buy the glass. I wanted a specific reticle, a simple duplex with an illuminated center dot. Lighter weight was only a goal with one particular rifle. I ended up with 2 S&B’s (Exos and Polar) and a Swaro Z8i. But recently I bought another rifle and needed glass. I found a Leica Magnus as a shot-show demo for almost 1/3rd off retail. I bought it and I’m telling you if I’d tried one out earlier, I would have never bought either of the S&B’s. For my eyes, it is as good or better in every measurable way. But my eyes are different from yours and you’re the one who will be using the scope. I’ll also point out that I managed to find all 4 of those scopes as a demo or for sale as some sort of clearance deal, and saved a ton. Really good top shelf glass doesn’t wear out....so being aware of this may save you some serious coin or allow you to get to a level of quality that you didn’t think was possible....then you’ll be ruined...lol. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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