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 Re: Nightforce
[Re: ChadTRG42]
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11/01/18 04:04 PM
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J.G.
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US optics would be where you go from Nightforce Uh, no! Sorry, but you will not see a USO scope on any of my rifles. I have seen way too many of them take a dump in the middle of a match. Even by sponsored USO shooters. Price point, maybe. But by reliability, no way! Just because something is more expensive, doesn't mean that it is better or equally as good as something else. I know a PRS shooter that was sponsored by them. He had enough break downs he gave the scopes back, and said thank you anyway.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: Bradgrace]
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11/01/18 04:37 PM
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In the last year I've bought used S&B, Nightforce and March all for greatly reduced from new.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: J.G.]
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11/02/18 11:23 AM
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US optics would be where you go from Nightforce They are in financial trouble. Probably because of their scopes breaking down so often. U.S. Optics is a down grade from Nightforce. I don't know if they are in financial trouble but I they did just switch ownership and relocated to a friendlier state. They had a few growing pains with the new lineup but I haven't heard much bad press lately. We both know the same people that I have had some conversations with. And they are reputable people... That's a shame. I was hoping the new remodeling on the scopes would help turn them around.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: Bradgrace]
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11/02/18 02:56 PM
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I too was considering US Optics for my 6.5 CM but after discussing with others I opted for the Nightforce ATACR. I had a Leupold MK5 but it had to go back to Leupold for repair right out of the box, got rid of it when it came back.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: Bradgrace]
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11/02/18 03:46 PM
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Seems the mk5 had a couple initial problems but seems rock solid now.
You didn't go bad with the atacr. I'm really wanting a 7-35 lately.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: Bradgrace]
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11/02/18 04:46 PM
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I know nothing about Night Force stuff. Where does their SHV line fall with Leupold VX5-HD? I'm talking light gathering, clarity, durability........hunting related attributes. Midway USA has one, 3-10x 42 30mm for $850 as I recall.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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11/02/18 05:16 PM
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I know nothing about Night Force stuff. Where does their SHV line fall with Leupold VX5-HD? I'm talking light gathering, clarity, durability........hunting related attributes. Midway USA has one, 3-10x 42 30mm for $850 as I recall. The leupold will probably be a little more clear. Mechanics on NF probably a little better.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: Bradgrace]
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11/02/18 05:24 PM
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Cabelas had a 3-10 SHV in their bargain cave. The glass looked pretty good to me but I didn’t like the MOA reticle. Seemed like it would disappear in brushy areas. Now, they are offering it with illumation which is great.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: scottfromdallas]
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11/02/18 05:52 PM
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Cabelas had a 3-10 SHV in their bargain cave. The glass looked pretty good to me but I didn’t like the MOA reticle. Seemed like it would disappear in brushy areas. Now, they are offering it with illumation which is great. You can get it with a duplex reticle.
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Re: Nightforce
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11/02/18 06:19 PM
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I know nothing about Night Force stuff. Where does their SHV line fall with Leupold VX5-HD? I'm talking light gathering, clarity, durability........hunting related attributes. Midway USA has one, 3-10x 42 30mm for $850 as I recall. The leupold will probably be a little more clear. Mechanics on NF probably a little better. The turrets feel a little soft to me. That's the only thing that has kept me from buying one. Several have told me they track just fine, and return to zero, I just cant get over how they feel. The glass is quite nice!
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: J.G.]
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11/02/18 06:40 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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I know nothing about Night Force stuff. Where does their SHV line fall with Leupold VX5-HD? I'm talking light gathering, clarity, durability........hunting related attributes. Midway USA has one, 3-10x 42 30mm for $850 as I recall. The leupold will probably be a little more clear. Mechanics on NF probably a little better. The turrets feel a little soft to me. That's the only thing that has kept me from buying one. Several have told me they track just fine, and return to zero, I just cant get over how they feel. The glass is quite nice! For me to choose NF over Leupold VX5HD at this price point, it would have to beat it on low light clarity. I wouldn't know, hard to make this determination without a real world side by side comparison. It'd be cool to have about 5-6 different rifles all with different optics on bipods with about 2 minutes of shooting light left.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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11/02/18 06:56 PM
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I know nothing about Night Force stuff. Where does their SHV line fall with Leupold VX5-HD? I'm talking light gathering, clarity, durability........hunting related attributes. Midway USA has one, 3-10x 42 30mm for $850 as I recall. The leupold will probably be a little more clear. Mechanics on NF probably a little better. The turrets feel a little soft to me. That's the only thing that has kept me from buying one. Several have told me they track just fine, and return to zero, I just cant get over how they feel. The glass is quite nice! For me to choose NF over Leupold VX5HD at this price point, it would have to beat it on low light clarity. I wouldn't know, hard to make this determination without a real world side by side comparison. It'd be cool to have about 5-6 different rifles all with different optics on bipods with about 2 minutes of shooting light left. The reason I went with the NF...one scope I can use on a variety of different rifles all the way up to my 50BMG. I can only shoot one at a time. I did not want to own a plethora of scopes.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: Bradgrace]
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11/05/18 02:10 PM
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Took my 6.5CM w/ Nightforce ATACR out to the range on Saturday. Gun shot great and scope tracked damn near perfectly. Zero stop was very easy to set up.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: The Dude Abides]
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11/06/18 01:19 PM
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Took my 6.5CM w/ Nightforce ATACR out to the range on Saturday. Gun shot great and scope tracked damn near perfectly. Zero stop was very easy to set up. I am hoping the NF ATACR is like a Lodge cast iron skillet. You have made a friend for life.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: J.G.]
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11/07/18 02:17 AM
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Took my 6.5CM w/ Nightforce ATACR out to the range on Saturday. Gun shot great and scope tracked damn near perfectly. Zero stop was very easy to set up. I am hoping the NF ATACR is like a Lodge cast iron skillet. You have made a friend for life. I'm right there with you on that one, the only drawback is once you have 1 nice peice of cast iron you want more.
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: The Dude Abides]
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11/07/18 03:39 AM
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Took my 6.5CM w/ Nightforce ATACR out to the range on Saturday. Gun shot great and scope tracked damn near perfectly. Zero stop was very easy to set up. I can verify this rig will flat SHOOT !!!!
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Re: Nightforce
[Re: Bradgrace]
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11/07/18 02:30 PM
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I have ran a few NF scopes.
Currently have the Actar 5-25 Mil C FFP on my 6.5 Creedmoor, love it.
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