I seek opinions on nightforce options

[emn83]

I've been looking at Nightforce too, and have a question about rings. I was looking at the Burris Signature ZEE rings, would theybe appropriate for use with a NXS?

 

[C.O. Shooter]

I ordered it from allnightforce.com, they had the same deal everyone else had with the free shipping and no tax.

Broz they are the bases that you mentioned. I will get the correct base, and rings in the very near future. I just want to keep my better half happy for now, she's unhappy with my "frivolous" hobby as it is.

Just an FYI, Bob Beck, Site Sponsor, has nightforce with free shipping, box of Berger bullets, and a free T shirt from the EOL store. Extreme Outer Limits TV | Hosted By Bob and Chris Beck | Your Long Range Authority

 

[Broz]

I've been looking at Nightforce too, and have a question about rings. I was looking at the Burris Signature ZEE rings, would theybe appropriate for use with a NXS?

Why not just order a NF rail and a set of NF ultra light rings to go with it. I feel it is money well spent and if you have ever seen anything NF sell used they retain their value very well. The best scope in the world not mounted this good quality rings and bases is not as good as it could be.

Jeff

 

[emn83]

Why not just order a NF rail and a set of NF ultra light rings to go with it. I feel it is money well spent and if you have ever seen anything NF sell used they retain their value very well. The best scope in the world not mounted this good quality rings and bases is not as good as it could be.

Jeff

Thanks, I'll start looking more at the Nightforce rings

just one question, 1 piece or 2 piece base, does it matter?

 

[mhiltz]

Just an FYI, Bob Beck, Site Sponsor, has nightforce with free shipping, box of Berger bullets, and a free T shirt from the EOL store. Extreme Outer Limits TV | Hosted By Bob and Chris Beck | Your Long Range Authority

Thanks for the heads up. All Nightfoce was out of stock on them until next week so I just cancelled and ordered from Bob Beck. That is an awesome deal there.

Thanks

 

[Broz]

Thanks, I'll start looking more at the Nightforce rings

just one question, 1 piece or 2 piece base, does it matter?

I only use one piece rails. I like the added "bridge" of strength they add to the reciever and I feel they transfer less stress and flex to the scope tube under recoil.

Jeff

 

[mhiltz]

Congrats on your new purchase. The NXS is a great investment. Remember this scope weighs in at just under 2 lbs. I like to mount them in a strong set up to hold zero correctly. To me that is a quality one piece rail base and quality rings. Not saying that the Leupold rings will not do it, but if they are the standard bases with the windage side screws on the rear base it is making me a little uncomfortable.

Jeff

I got my new scope today. It is heavy like you said. I took your advice on the bases and rings, and just ordered them from Nightforce. Solid base, and the titanium rings, Night force has some serious warnings on the box, and in the owners manual about using the bases and rings I was going to use. I believe that it could possibly void the warranty. It is a cool scope, and the glass is great. Thanks for your comments.

Mike

 

[silvertip44]

Broz is right on the base and rings. Good you took his advice. I have three NFs set up solidly on NF 20MOA steel bases and rings. That's the best way to go. Like they say "buy once and weep once."

 

[mhiltz]

I have a rather dumb question. Can I use those Leupold rings and bases to shoot 10 shots? The reason I am asking is because I just ordered the Nightforce bases and rings tonight, it will be a week before I get them. I am anxious to use this scope this weekend.

I am wondering if those rings would somehow damage the scope, or if it is just that accuracy might diminish using them because they are weak?

Thanks

 

[mhiltz]

Tried to delete my last post, because it was a very dumb question, but don't know how. Please ignore. I will wait to shoot until I get the appropriate hardware.

 

[claybuster]

I just ordered the same scope but I went with the Seekins Precision 20MOA base and rings, Everything should be here on the 11th. I can't wait, Not that my Zeiss was a slouch I've just always wanted a NF.

 

[etisll40]

Anyone using the Nighforce 2.5x10 here? I'm thinking about using that scope for 3-400 yards or less in wooded and shorter shooting distances.

Opinions? reticle?

 

[mhiltz]

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Here is my group at 1000yds today. Finally found some time to actually go and shoot after the scope was mounted.

First 3 I was hitting, but I could not see them hit. The target is suppose to flip up and around but it didn't because those VLD's were just slicing right through. So I doped 1 MOA down, and 1 MOA to the left, and was hitting in the dirt to the left 3 shots. I should've doped .250 to the right, and I would've been more centered. I am happy with this! Good scope for me.

 

[mhiltz]

Lets try this again.

My target was right in front of the line of trees in the background.

Here is my group at 1000yds today. Finally found some time to actually go and shoot after the scope was mounted.

First 3 I was hitting, but I could not see them hit. The target is suppose to flip up and around but it didn't because those VLD's were just slicing right through. So I doped 1 MOA down, and 1 MOA to the left, and was hitting in the dirt to the left 3 shots. I should've doped .250 to the right, and I would've been more centered. I am happy with this! Good scope for me.