Scope upgrade ?
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Wedgy
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Every "what scope should I get ?" thread should have mandatory parameters of budget, weight, illuminated, FFP/2ndFP, elevation range, MOA/Mil, capped windage, Xmas tree reticle, etc., etc.
A 28Nos is not a comp gun so you are looking for a hunting scope ?? What other scopes have you looked at ?
What don't you like about the NX8 ? The ATACR will let more light in with a 56mm objective but is 10oz more and physically larger for ~$1,000 more. On the smaller size is the March compact 2.5-25x52 the weighs in at 23oz and has very low profile turrets and 120 MOA travel. The FX series has the High Master glass that is a step up from the compact series which to me is a bit nicer than the ATACR. I was told by Nightforce that the NX8 has the same glass as the ATACR but may have some different coatings, I didn't ask about that though.
If size, weight, and price doesn't matter then go with the Tangent Theta, outstanding glass, turrets, tracking, etc.
A 28Nos is not a comp gun so you are looking for a hunting scope ?? What other scopes have you looked at ?
What don't you like about the NX8 ? The ATACR will let more light in with a 56mm objective but is 10oz more and physically larger for ~$1,000 more. On the smaller size is the March compact 2.5-25x52 the weighs in at 23oz and has very low profile turrets and 120 MOA travel. The FX series has the High Master glass that is a step up from the compact series which to me is a bit nicer than the ATACR. I was told by Nightforce that the NX8 has the same glass as the ATACR but may have some different coatings, I didn't ask about that though.
If size, weight, and price doesn't matter then go with the Tangent Theta, outstanding glass, turrets, tracking, etc.
Upgrading from the NX8 so obviously nothing cheaper and 2nd FP Moa, but openminded to FFP. It is a hunting rifle first and foremost so weight is considered. I've been looking at March (I didn't know the high Master had better glass) and Kahles mainly but I'll also consider others. Would like to keep it under 4000.00
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Tangent Theta.
Do whatever it takes. Ya….it's Worth it !!
Do whatever it takes. Ya….it's Worth it !!
If it has to be SFP, min. 25 power on top end , not really wanting to dial and not huge for a hunting scope - I'd probably have to try a Swaro Z8i. If SFP is a must and you can live with 21 power top end - S&B Exos.
I personally prefer the image quality my Vortex Razor Gen 3 6-36x56 has more than my Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 F1 MIL-XT. There's a night and day difference in optical quality as well as weight.
Once you go buy a Vortex Razor Gen 3 there's diminishing returns past it ($2100-$2400) and have to spend more than double to get a noticeable difference in glass.
Not a Vortex fan, have sent to many back so I did away with them
7.62 Gunner
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I went from an NX8 4-32 to a March fx 4.5-28 and it's a HUGE upgrade.
Get an illuminated reticle for ffp and you'll be good to go hunting until dark.
ReconFister
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Check out the new Steiner T6xi 4.5-30x I've got one and love it. Buddy has the same nf you have and the glass is a bit better on the Steiner in my opinion
March is probably going to be it
7.62 Gunner
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The only consideration with the March FX 4.5-28 is you need a pic rail or cantilevered mounts to get it back far enough with some long actions
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Eurooptic has a deal on the old model turret in mils as low as $2.266 with the new model going for $3,600
www.eurooptic.com
March-FX Scopes
March-FX Series Scopes are tactical first focal plane scopes that feature a 5-40x magnification range and a large 56mm objective lens.
