The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Gear and Accessories

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old March 15, 2017, 05:23 PM   #1
Iwanttoshootbettter
Member
 
Join Date: November 16, 2016
Location: Laporte Texas
Posts: 79
Night Force riflescopes?

I'm on the fence about dropping 3k on one while looking through reviews I read there is no lifetime no questions asked warranty as other scope manufacturers offer.They sure are popular not wanting to bash anything just clearification
Iwanttoshootbettter is offline  
Old March 16, 2017, 10:13 AM   #2
hagar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: February 20, 2000
Location: Colombia, SC
Posts: 745
3K is too much, buy a March scope instead. But they are exceptional scopes, I have a 8-32 that I got used for $1000, and it is miles better than any other scope I own, including high end Leupolds. Only other scope I have that has optics almost as good, is a Konus.
__________________
I don't have time for busy people
hagar is offline  
Old March 16, 2017, 10:24 AM   #3
Fine Figure of a Man
Member
 
Join Date: October 15, 2016
Posts: 64
I have a 8x32 NXS and it is really nice. Cost about $1800 a few years back. I would not pay 3K for one.
I have had 4 Konus scopes costing $50 to $300. I guess I'm a slow learner because they were all complete garbage and the warranty is worthless. I know others that have had the same experience.
Fine Figure of a Man is offline  
Old March 17, 2017, 10:12 AM   #4
Judson-RSR
Junior Member
 
Join Date: March 17, 2017
Posts: 1
Warranty Explanation

Here's a link that might help with some warranty questions:

http://precisionrifleblog.com/2014/0...-and-warranty/

You could always rent one before you consider dropping 3k on one?

https://riflescoperentals.com

Judson
Judson-RSR is offline  
Old March 17, 2017, 11:56 AM   #5
hagar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: February 20, 2000
Location: Colombia, SC
Posts: 745
My bad, it's a Meopta, not a Konus. Got it confused with my spotting scope.
__________________
I don't have time for busy people
hagar is offline  
Old March 17, 2017, 03:42 PM   #6
lefteye
Senior Member
 
Join Date: January 30, 2006
Posts: 1,433
I shot a benchrest rifle with a Nighforce scope. Two three shot groups at 100 yards, both were under 1/2 inch. I had never seen the rifle until just before I shot it. Both the rifle and Nightforce scope were AWESOME.
__________________
Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70)
NRA Life Member
RMEF Life Member
lefteye is offline  
Old March 17, 2017, 05:06 PM   #7
geetarman
Senior Member
 
Join Date: November 18, 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 3,157
I have an Nightforce 8-32 NXS on a Rem 700 22-250 and a Vortex 6-25 ffp on an Anschutz MPR 64.

Both scopes are very good. The Nightforce was more expensive. It seems like it sold for about $1500. The Vortex was right at $1000. If the two were side by side today, I would buy the Vortex.
__________________
Geetarman

Carpe Cerveza
geetarman is offline  
Old March 17, 2017, 05:09 PM   #8
50 shooter
Senior Member
 
Join Date: August 6, 2002
Location: SoCal PRK
Posts: 986
I have a Nightforce NXS 5.5x22x56mm on my .50, been there for 17 years now. It is one of the best scopes on the market and few measure up. I have had zero issues with it, even after it took a hit when my .50 partially fell off the bench.

Sure they're expensive but so are other quality scopes, they also have some of the best glass a scope can have. Warranty and customer service are second to none, so no worries there. Mine was $1,800 when I bought it, I think it's about the same price new if you buy one. The A.T.A.C.R. and BEAST are newer and have more/different features, ED glass... that's why they cost more.

I'll be in the same boat as you, doing a kit .50 and it will need a new scope or it will get the old NXS and the other .50 will get a new NF.
__________________
I see the world thru bloodshot eyes
Streets filled with blood from distant lies
The dogs of war never compromise,
No time for rearranging.
50 shooter is offline  
Old March 17, 2017, 06:59 PM   #9
TXAZ
Senior Member
 
Join Date: September 5, 2010
Location: McMurdo Sound Texas
Posts: 4,322
They are rock solid.
Many of the .50 BMG match shooters use them as they are some of the very few scopes that can stand up to a .50 (or anything else for that matter)
__________________

Cave illos in guns et backhoes
TXAZ is offline  
Old March 19, 2017, 12:20 AM   #10
DPI7800
Senior Member
 
Join Date: July 15, 2014
Posts: 208
The only thing you won't like, is after you buy it, you probably won't be able tolerate low end glass at all, be it binoculars or spotting scopes.
DPI7800 is offline  
Old March 19, 2017, 08:16 AM   #11
Iwanttoshootbettter
Member
 
Join Date: November 16, 2016
Location: Laporte Texas
Posts: 79
Thanks guys for replies

I decided after talking with NF warranty people on the phone I'm buying it used 5X25x56 F1 ATCR 2200$.Factory problems are covered, we break it somehow they will only charge labor not parts and its transferable.
Iwanttoshootbettter is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.05316 seconds with 10 queries