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I'm def accustomed to a SFP, I've only had 1 FFP and didn't have much seat time behind it before selling entire rig…Hunting will likely be over bait from a blind or stand. I'm planning a trip with a to be determined outfitter in NC hopefully for next year. I'd imagine there will be a mix of deep woods and possible longer range shooting, so the mag range on the 2.5-20 NX8 is appealing.
In my book, Swarovski Z8i 1-8 is the best scope out there. True one power for close-up, critical situations, 8 power at the top brings 500 yds in to about 60, plenty of magnification. High quality 93% Swarovski glass give max light transmission. With the illuminated circle-dot reticule, a very fast target aquisition is possible. At low power, the exit pupil is far larger than your pupil for any magnification, meaning there's more light available in the scope than your eye can take advantage of, for any objective lens diameter. At 8 power that Z8i will have an exit pupil of about 3mm, so a larger objective lens might be an advantage there. The larger objective lenses have a light-gathering advantage only at higher magnifications, which usually means longer distances. The exit pupil diameter (mm) is obtained by dividing the objective lens diameter (mm) by the magnification; your pupil will dilate to 7mm if you're young, 4 or 5 if past 40. If you plan to shoot with the scope at or above 8 power, a 44mm objective lens will give you all the light you can use. You don't need to worry about light-gathering on the low power end. Consult your guide. I do think that Swar Z8i 1-8 is the best for hunting that you can get, unless you are an extreme long range gunner or hunt in the dark.
Agree. But there is a real difference between 1.7 and 1.0 closeup. If not dangerous game, then the 1.7-13.3 is about perfect. I have both. Top notch scopes. I may be peculiar in not wanting anything over 8X.
I run different scopes and optics on the same gun. Rifle is setup to use a Doctor Reflex site for driven game, a 1.5x5 illuminated for intermediate, a 3.5x14x75 Leica for night hunting, and an Infrared for where they are allowed. All are mounted in QD rings to fit the one base. This is where the European claw mounts, or Blaser style QD mounts excel as they return to bang on zero ever time.
This approach is sensible, can be approximated here by using good quality QD rings. I'd have no trouble having just 8X. Some one wanting more magnification would be well served by the 1.7-13.3. I do think the Swaro illuminated circle-dot reticule is a wonder, offering a bright orange dot, a bright orange dot plus bright orange circle, or no dot no circle for finer work at longer range. I's sacrifice some of my druthers to have that reticule.
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