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<blockquote data-quote="neilbfree" data-source="post: 2348600" data-attributes="member: 88593"><p>I'm also looking at improving my glass. I currently have a Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25 FFP. The Vortex is adequate - especially considering the cost - but I am looking for something with a bit sharper/clearer picture. </p><p>My general thoughts:</p><p>- FFP is really nice - holdover/under is the same regardless of scope power setting</p><p>- 20x-25x magnification handy even at only 100 yards when you start to stack hits in the same hole</p><p>- Above 15x-20x, mirage may have a significant effect (weather depending) and may force you to back down magnification </p><p>- Consider how the turrets feel - my Strike Eagle turrets are a step up from a DiamondBack but still have "mushiness" </p><p>- Zero stop is a must have</p><p>- Hold under capability of at least 4 or 5 mils is important. This allows for dialing to a long range target and just holding under to quickly engage shorter range targets.</p><p></p><p>My short list includes the NF NX8, Athlon Cronus BTR and Kahles K624i. Soon, I plan to visit my LGS to eyeball them. My big concern with the NF is the 50mm objective vs. 56mm of the other two - how will that affect brightness? I am leaning toward the Kahles because of the top turret parallax adjustment. The Athlon is the inexpensive dark horse in the race.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="neilbfree, post: 2348600, member: 88593"] I'm also looking at improving my glass. I currently have a Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25 FFP. The Vortex is adequate - especially considering the cost - but I am looking for something with a bit sharper/clearer picture. My general thoughts: - FFP is really nice - holdover/under is the same regardless of scope power setting - 20x-25x magnification handy even at only 100 yards when you start to stack hits in the same hole - Above 15x-20x, mirage may have a significant effect (weather depending) and may force you to back down magnification - Consider how the turrets feel - my Strike Eagle turrets are a step up from a DiamondBack but still have "mushiness" - Zero stop is a must have - Hold under capability of at least 4 or 5 mils is important. This allows for dialing to a long range target and just holding under to quickly engage shorter range targets. My short list includes the NF NX8, Athlon Cronus BTR and Kahles K624i. Soon, I plan to visit my LGS to eyeball them. My big concern with the NF is the 50mm objective vs. 56mm of the other two - how will that affect brightness? I am leaning toward the Kahles because of the top turret parallax adjustment. The Athlon is the inexpensive dark horse in the race. [/QUOTE]
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