What scope do I put on my first custom rifle??
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geo4061
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I have a Conquest 4.5-14. It has great glass and it is lighter weight. I like it on a smaller type rifle. It does not have zero stop, the elevation,moar lighted reticle, turret feel, and the sturdiness of the Nightforce. And I forgot it is not a 454-460 horse. If price is a primary consideration buy the Conquest. Everybody should have the opportunity to drive a vette at least once in their life. I wish I had not waited so long.
I'm also looking at the Leupold's with either the Varmint or B&C reticle (non illuminated). I've read several articles on both reticles and it seems like the consensus is the B&C can be too thick for longer ranges and the Varmint might be too thin for large game.
FearNoWind
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Nothing wrong with that thought. 3/16" (the approximate difference) is certainly worthy of consideration.
I have a Zeiss Conquest and I like it - but it's not in the same class as the Nightforce. I'm sorry you were disappointed in the Nightforce. Not that I own stock in the company, but that I find it to be the best scope in its class for the money. Just my two cents ........
I definitely wasn't disappointed in the Nightforce at all! I just wanna make sure I'm getting the correct scope for my needs. I gotta figure out exactly what I want out of this rifle. If money wasn't a big deal, I'd just send the rifle to Gunwerks and have them do the ballistics program on it and put a G7 on it and call it a day. I'm kinda excited though on doing the whole load development and dope, might not be the correct wording, myself with the help of my gunsmith. I liked the NXS both in the 3.5 and 5.5.
Rick Richard
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I have mentioned this before, but I would opt for the NXS 5.5 - 22 before the
3 -15. Reason is you can dial down the magnification, but can't dial up if more is necessary. Also, the weight is the same between the two models.
3 -15. Reason is you can dial down the magnification, but can't dial up if more is necessary. Also, the weight is the same between the two models.
geo4061
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Jay you are way over thinking this. You put the money out to buy a custom(corvette). Why in the world would you want to put a four cylinder in it. It's like buying a Ferrari and putting a VW motor in it. Once again NXS #434. It is loaded with all the options. Absolutely no regrets.
geo4061
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Any time.
Well I've narrowed it down to two scopes, both are discontinued I believe, the Nightforce NXS F1 3.5-15x50 and the Schmidt & Bender 4-16x50 Precision Hunter. You guys got any suggestions or comments on which one would be a better choice for hunting. They are both about the same price... I'm not gonna go with the higher magnification.
Well after careful consideration which was took a long enough dang time, I think I've finally decided to get the Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 with MOAR reticle. This only issue with this decision is its a heavy scope and with the weight of the barrel (Remington Varmint) and overall weight of the rifle, this might be a heavy one for hunting purposes.
geo4061
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Great choice!!!!
Whelp I still haven't decided on a scope, BUT a buddy of mine just offered me a brand new in the box Zeiss Conquest HD5 5-25x50 with #20 ZPlex reticle and locking turrets for a pretty good deal so I might go with that option. Could get the Kenton turrets for it once I do the load development...
