What scope for hunting in the $2K range

[pburton]

Thanks for the input everyone! I had two scopes in mind prior to posting this and you guys basically confirmed my thoughts. Mark 5hd and Nx8. I have not decided yet, but hopefully will make a decision soon. In the mean time, keep the suggestions coming,

 

[waspocrew]

Thanks for the input everyone! I had two scopes in mind prior to posting this and you guys basically confirmed my thoughts. Mark 5hd and Nx8. I have not decided yet, but hopefully will make a decision soon. In the mean time, keep the suggestions coming,

Great options, you won't regret either one. I have 2 NX8's (2.5-20x FFPs) and a 5-25 Mark 5. I'm happy with them all.

 

[pburton]

Great options, you won't regret either one. I have 2 NX8's (2.5-20x FFPs) and a 5-25 Mark 5. I'm happy with them all.

I have heard that the eye box is small on the 2.5-20 Nx8. Have you seen any issues with that?

 

[Recon$$]

I have both as well. The Mark 5 has a more forgiving eyebox but some of the nx8 reviews I believe are a little overblown but it's tighter for sure.

 

[Elkhunter007]

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[pburton]

I really appreciate everyone's help with this. I ordered the NX8 2.5-20x50 this morning for my 6.5 PRC.

 

[Recon$$]

Set your gun up tight because of the eyebox and you'll be happy. Nice scope.

 

[pburton]

This is what it is going on.

 

[Recon$$]

Very slick. I have the same scope on my 6.5 prc.

 

[tknuts103]

My vote is Nightforce NX8 second focal plane in either 2.5x20 or 4x32. I have both and am looking for more right now. I love the 2.5x20 but I think I like the 4x32 a little more. While hunting, I can leave it on 4 zoom but when I want to test new load development I can zoom way in to get the best accuracy..... plus they are bomb proof with what I believe is the best customer service on the market. I have bought nightforce scopes used before and they let me send them in, test the crap out of them for me, then send them back no questions asked.
EDIT- just noticed you bought the NX8 2.5x20. My only advice is to get ready to pick up more overtime at work because you are going to want at least a couple more

 

[Firedad]

I've been looking for an updated thread about this. I'm in the same boat. Will be going on a seekins element 7prc so weight is a consideration but since I'd be starting out with a light platform I'm not going to rule out anything. Like the OP I'm influenced easily by negative reviews when they are chronic. Take them with a grain of salt usually but effects my decision process for sure.

 

[ChickenTikka]

if you are hunting dusk and dawn, light transmission is another thing to think about. nightforce, vortex are very good scopes, but when put next to a schmidt or swaro the difference is enough to make you want to get rid. have never looked through a leupold so cannot compare those.

 

[Firedad]

I was looking at the swaro. Used their ballistic turret and it only has one rotation and there are only a few reference dots. I prefer to have references to use for 25 yard increments and multi revolutions.

 

[ChickenTikka]

I was looking at the swaro. Used their ballistic turret and it only has one rotation and there are only a few reference dots. I prefer to have references to use for 25 yard increments and multi revolutions.

the swaros turrets do let them down, i dont know why they havent moved with the times and released something with 'tactical' turrets.