Thread: scope decision

hi guys

i am faced with a decision that is making my head explode with all the different opinions out there
basically i need a new scope for
90% evil paper shooting 10% hunting if that
clarity is top of the list
nightforce or schmidt & bender ??? what do you guys think?
or something else available in nz
as i havn't imported anything before so would know where to start

thanks for you input

NightForce but then Im biased

1. Nightforce with the NP-R1 reticle
2. Leupold MK4 with the TMR reticle.

You have mentioned that clarity is tops, this brief list puts that criteria beneath a personal preference, preferring a tough scope with dependable adjustments, no matter how its treated.

I look after my gear extremely well and always consider it when transporting/using, but you would be suprised how many times high wind in the Wairarapa has blown one of my Senderos over, or they bump on a tree branch when descending a steep face to clamber across a rocky creek -or when climbing like a goat up the other side for a retrieve.
Ten or twenty years goes by very quickly, it suprises me the bumps and scratches/wear marks my scopes have, but, they dial up perfectly each and every time, put those crosshairs on a Sika and its goodnight nurse for the deer.

I loathe buying things twice, and its expensive, I'd rather buy a top quality product once, if I cant afford it then I save until I can.

You mention 90% paper punching, which would allow you to use some of the large March/S&B offerings, -they should work flawlessly, but if your hunting is in serious country, and you want that scope for long term use, consider its toughness. Check out the military forums and have a look at what they are using, and what they have purchased for their own rifles.

A well made rifle and scope is a delight to use, wifey knows I only have one of each.....

If you are thinking that sort of money I'd get the S&B.

Premier Recticles is also another quality option and is high on my own want list.

Sightron S111 is possibly the best option for the budget conscious. Very little given up against the big boys for a lot less.

striker why nightforce??

jakewire why the s&b

Originally Posted by longrange308

striker why nightforce??

jakewire why the s&b

Clarity of Glass

March is another great one,
What sort of distance are you looking at shooting?



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[QUOTE=DAF;14981]March is another great one,
What sort of distance are you looking at shooting?


well been bittin by the long range bug
so starting out at close with 1000 the goal if not abit more
just dont want to buy lots of scopes
kind of buy once buy right

If clarity is truly top of your list then Nightforce is well out. S&B would be far superior glass wise as would Zeiss (Victory/Diavari). Certainly outta my price range so might be best to wait for some of the others to pitch in. I think you need to give a few more details as to what you want it to do too like magnification needs and the sort of distances you intend to shoot to for starters.
Importing is very easy too and is usually worth while when looking at top end product like you have suggested.

hi kiwijames is there any nz sellers of premier recticales?

Originally Posted by longrange308

hi kiwijames is there any nz sellers of premier recticales?

None that I know of. It's a global marketplace now though and you can't go too wrong with Alex at Welcome to EuroOptic.com - EuroOptic.com.
Baldbob and The Claw are two guys who could give you an honest evaluation of the Premier Recticles.

I've been looking at the S&B but also the Premier. I couldn't find an NZ dealer for the Premier, hopefully some one will know how to get one.

Just a thought but I think one of the West Coast boys has got one, could be wrong, can't find the post.

What caliber do you have?