If you only could have one scope??

[Remmy700]

If you could only have one scope to use in an all around LR hunting/LR shooting rifle what would it be and why? Mine would be a NXS 5.5-22x56 or 50 either one and has to have ZS and HS options. Not the best glass clarity for sure but the glass is descent and I can always rely on the mechanics of the NXS. Out of all the glass I have/have had there is never a doubt in my mind when I make an adjustment.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

For only 1 scope and using it for hunting where some shots may be inside of 100 yards you'd probably be better served with something with a wider FOV than a 5.5x such as NF's new NX8 2.5-20 or 4-32

 

[Remmy700]

Strictly talking LR Hunting/LR Shooting, but all those are good choices you picked for close range work.

 

[Deleted member 103481]

Haven't found it yet, unfortunately

 

[CVCOBRA1]

For those sometimes short range comupins I'd stick with a 4.5 x 20. Ever try to pick up a loping coyote at 50 yards with a 6 power?

 

[Bravo 4]

For strictly LR hunting/shooting I'm with you on my 5.5-22 NXS. Decades of proven reliability means a lot to me. Mine hasn't let me down (the only one so far), and it's the only one I trust. For an all around scope (hunting, shooting, match, tactical) that serves well as a long range optic the 3.6-18 MK5 I'm running is growing on me. However it hasn't been on long enough to be trusted, gonna take a lot for any Leupold to replace my NightForce in that category.

 

[Remmy700]

I am with u. I have had quiet a few of them and never let me down, that confidence means more to me that the clearest glass for sure!

 

[8andbait]

NX8 2.5-20x50, my new favorite.
I don't dial for wind so the FFP makes holding windage nice on any power when the mirage is bad.

I'd take a 5.5-22x50 if this scope never happened.

 

[North Idaho Hunter]

NF atacr 4-16 F1

I really prefer the zero set elevation turret along with capped Windage.

I don't feel handicapped with the 16 power on top end.

 

[Braunschweiger]

NF ATACR 4-16x50 F1 Mil-C

 

[KyCarl]

If I had to pick..Ior Valdada 3-18X42 FFP tactical...Like this..
http://www.valdada.com/3-18x42-35mm-tactical-ffp-moa-moa-mp-8-xtreme-x1-illum/

 

[HARPERC]

For me it would mean one scope for several rifles, and activities. The question already splits into hunting and shooting.
In principal I hate giving up the low end as that's where I usually end up, no matter my intentions something generally comes out close.
Hunting also entails various rodents and coyotes, so like the one rifle question it becomes giving up more than I plan to.

 

[Greyfox]

For hunting, and casual LR shooting, I would choose my 2.5x25x52 March MOA/SFP. Tier one grade scope that is compact and light weight, with exceptional glass, controls, and reliability.

 

[BrentM]

I have the NXS 5.5-22x56 and it's been my go to for a long time. I have sightron s3's as well in the 6-24x50, STAC 4-20, and leupold 3-18x50 vx6hd.

I am really struggling with the decision to get another leupold and possibly sell my NF. The weight savings of the leupold for a long range back pack carry rifle is very appealing and the glass has been quite good. The vx6 is bright and pleasant to look through, not super crazy about the MOA reticle but the built in anticant and illumination is very appealing from a hunter stand point.