Thread: Scopes for Long Range Shooting in NZ

Originally Posted by janleroux

Which Nightforce - something like a ATACR 5-25×56 F1? Would that be comparing apples with apples?


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I agree with greg and brads. i think second focal plane is better for some applications of long range shooting,

this is the way i see it.

Second focal plane pros finer cross hair at high power, cross hair is more usable at low power (first focal plane becomes very fine)

disadvantages, subtentions in the reticle are only true at certain power settings. ( so for giving corrections ect you need to be on the correct scope magnification)

First focal plane. The subtentions on the scope are always true so you can hold for wind and elevation and the subtentions on the reticle are always true, which is super handy for competition shooting ect, and hunting gong shooting and the like.

first focal plane disadvantages the reticle on high magnification can be a little heavier and on low power can be a little fine. In close quaters hunting it may be hard to see.

Any nightforce is good . NXS is good with the 30mm tube. all the atacr's are sweet. you just need to decide what will work best for you. F1 or second focal plane.

Nightforce seem to have the least warrenty issues comparing to vortex (the best warrenty you will need)

Originally Posted by janleroux

Which Nightforce - something like a ATACR 5-25×56 F1? Would that be comparing apples with apples?


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The nxs is in between the shv and the atacr but I wouldn't put the vortex in the same room as nightforce as just wouldn't be comparing apples with apples more like lemons and tammarillos!

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I've been using FFP scopes for hunting and misc long range shooting for about 10 years now, and find that the disadvantages of FFP re: reticle thickness are largely imaginary once you use one. I find SFP very odd to use now as it "feels" strange to have the reticle not constant.

Originally Posted by gimp

I've been using FFP scopes for hunting and misc long range shooting for about 10 years now, and find that the disadvantages of FFP re: reticle thickness are largely imaginary once you use one. I find SFP very odd to use now as it "feels" strange to have the reticle not constant.

I have often thought if you are effective with the ffp it is a advantage for time pressure shots using the reticile

Originally Posted by Tim Dicko

I have often thought if you are effective with the ffp it is a advantage for time pressure shots using the reticile

The other thing to note is if you want to use the ffp scope on low power just turn on the illumination and that makes the reticle easy to see

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Originally Posted by andyanimal31

The other thing to note is if you want to use the ffp scope on low power just turn on the illumination and that makes the reticle easy to see

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good call, what scope are you using for long range deer ect?

Originally Posted by Tim Dicko

good call, what scope are you using for long range deer ect?

Long range running the 7x35 atacr and then a variety of nf on my other rigs
Going to get my hands on the new nx8 as soon as they get to our shores as man they look like the gears!

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Not sure what your budget is but hamills tauranga is selling some high magnification bushnell scopes half price.

They had some 25x tactical 4500 for around 1000 bucks. 2000 bucks normally

The prices may be wrong as they are no longer on trademe but still an awesome deal

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

Long range running the 7x35 atacr and then a variety of nf on my other rigs
Going to get my hands on the new nx8 as soon as they get to our shores as man they look like the gears!

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They definatley look good oright. Awesome to see the nightforce using the huge mag range a. the 7-35 is alot of scope. 7 is high on the low end of the scale.

Originally Posted by Tim Dicko

They definatley look good oright. Awesome to see the nightforce using the huge mag range a. the 7-35 is alot of scope. 7 is high on the low end of the scale.

The new 4x32x50 ffp is going to be awesome.
Covers most bases and if it doesnt just buy the 2.5x20x50 ffp!

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just to rock the nightforce boat, I have replaced almost all my nightforces with swarovskis. both my gong rifle and tops rifle have X5 5-25's on them and im extreamly happy with them

No Schmidt and bender?

Originally Posted by res

just to rock the nightforce boat, I have replaced almost all my nightforces with swarovskis. both my gong rifle and tops rifle have X5 5-25's on them and im extreamly happy with them

I’ve heard that the swarovskis are good, but they also come with a hefty price tag. Unfortunately.


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Originally Posted by Russian 22.

Not sure what your budget is but hamills tauranga is selling some high magnification bushnell scopes half price.

They had some 25x tactical 4500 for around 1000 bucks. 2000 bucks normally

The prices may be wrong as they are no longer on trademe but still an awesome deal

Any specific models you can recommend?


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