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tahqua
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Higher contrast and resolution also helps when the possibility of small obstructions can cause wounded game. This helps when shooting close or long range in any light.
The line between tactical and hunting is getting pretty blurry in some instances. I want good glass and reticles. |
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jonoMT
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Tactical scopes like the Premier LT offer me what I want for both hunting and target shooting. I never have felt that way about any non-tactical. Specifically, I like exposed target turrets, turrets that match the reticle and reticles that have uniform sub-tensions, e.g. mils.
I can see where things like environmental conditions can play a part. I've never really thought about the coatings on scopes like the the Premiers and NF that I've owned...just assumed they were good or better and haven't had any problems. But then, it's either bone dry or snowing around here during hunting season. I've only had it rain on me once or twice. I also use a ScopeShield a lot of the time if the weather is nasty. |
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Reaction time is a factor...
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Sparky
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+1 If NF glass was really that substandard then why does one see a large number of NF scopes at bench rest competitions? |
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SVT_Tactical
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Jon A
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Also, NF Benchrest scopes use completely different optical designs and generally provide a better image than the NSX scopes. Durability, internal travel, etc, were higher priority for the NSX's.
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koshkin
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Just stumbled onto this thread.
Nightforce glass is by no means substandard. However, it is not quite as good as the price would suggest. Still, it is very good and is on par with Conquest in terms of resolution (if not a little better). Where Conquest is a little better is in terms of contrast. Generally, Nightforce scopes I have seen favored resolution over contrast and were generally well-optimized at mid-to-high magnifications. At low magnifications, they were not as well optimized. ILya |
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Sparky
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So what are you saying about the glass? |
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Sparky
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I see NSX as well as BR versions. |
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