At this point, the only advantage NightForce has over S&B is the MOAR reticle, which is clean and does not dominate the view, as Schmid's P4F reticle does. So, if I want a NightForce scope with a 1st focal plane reticle, I'll have to go with the ATACAR line, which costs about the same as S&B.
Others have mentioned that second focal plane scopes are a pain when you have to work with different zoom levels. I have one on a precision trainer rifle and am very pleased with its function. The true value line with NF is the F1 SHV 4-14x. If you want to stay with the price line of NSX you list, consider other brands - maybe Vortex, maybe others. Good chance I'll put a 4-16x ATACR on my upcoming precision trainer rifle. I have a 5-25x ATACR in hand and another on order. ATACR glass is a noticeable step up in quality from even the F1 3.5-15 NXS. More comparable NF to S&B optics is the ATACR line. I must also state that my preferred game of steel/tactical matches makes a second focal plane reticle a no-go. In the NF line, IMO the discontinued F1 3.5-15x is best of the NSX line - I have three of them. Nevertheless it is a quality scope that will last a lifetime or three. Colors don't pop as they do in some scopes. The glass is clear, but it has a slightly blue-ish tint to my eye. I have the NF you list, and it's a good scope.
The NF is second focal plane reticle with decent glass, with a somewhat reasonable cost. For starters, the S&B is first focal plane reticle with really good glass, and a premium price to match. Posts: 2576 | Location: Midwest | Registered: September 06, 2008 You will likely reach the limit of reliable hits on longer range targets due to muzzle velocity and accuracy before you run into limitations from the NXS 3.5-15 or ATACR 4-16 scopes on that rifle. I think the ATACR 4-16 would be pretty much an ideal fit for a. With FFP you can dial down for closer targets/wider FOV and still have an accurate reticle running the higher power glass. If you are considering that S&B price range then I'd look at the NF ATACR 4-16 or 5-25 F1. I think you will find the 5.5-22 to be overkill for the 100-300 yard primary shooting that you have described. For me it works great shooting steel out to 1000 yards without eye box sensitivity, field of view, or reticle accuracy issues with leaving it up at 15x power. So if you are wanting to stay in the NXS price range instead I would purchase the NXS 3.5-15 which relieves those issues. Of course at 15x the reticle is no longer accurate for elevation or wind holds. I found myself dialing back to around 15x to relieve the eye box and field of view challenges. The field of view was also quite narrow at 22x. At 22x mag the eye box gets a bit sensitive, being relatively unforgiving to head position. The NXS 5.5-22 is a fine scope but not one I prefer. I want a scope that I can grow into that will last a long time. What do you guys think? I'm a "buy once, cry once" kind of person and these two scopes are at the top of my budget. It is a "first focal plane" reticle, as opposed to the "second focal plane" reticle on the Nightforce, but I am not sure if this offers me any advantage for how I am going to use the scope. The big thing that keeps me from choosing this scope over the Nightforce is the busy reticle. (Which I have heard affects the strength of the optics.). I haven't completely crossed out the S&B because I've read reviews concerning the extremely high build quality, easy-to-use turrets, and 34mm tube. I'm leaning towards the Nightforce because it seems to be competitive with the S&B in just about every category including glass clarity and functionality. Mostly, I'll be shooting in the 100 to 300 yard range, (Since that's mostly what's available in my area.) but I want the ability to reach out to 1000 yards as I grow in my abilities. I'll be installing the scope on a LMT MWS308 for use as a precision scope. Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 w/MOAR-T Reticle I've done a good amount of research in the mean time and have narrowed down my options to two scopes. I've posted a few times in the past four months or so and you guys have given me ALOT of excellent guidance for scope selection.
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