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    TakaRat liked post by No.3 On thread : Nightforce NX8 2.5-20 for allrounder rifle?
    I'm not sure I understand what you wrote there - why would a F2 2.5-20 be better than a F1 2.5-20 due to the low magnification when they are both the same? It is amazing though, years ago we...
    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 06:29 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by Gkp On thread : Nightforce NX8 2.5-20 for allrounder rifle?
    F1 > first focal plane F2 > second focal plane F1 the reticle changes size through the magnification range. On low mag they are hard to see as very small F2 Stays the same throughout the...
    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 06:28 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by No.3 On thread : Nightforce NX8 2.5-20 for allrounder rifle?
    Ya ha roger got that now. Wasn't up with the play on the F1/F2... That makes sense, low light FFP with a fineish reticle can be a bit of a bear. Illuminated reticle helps though. SFP/F2 is most...
    Liked On: 03-06-2024, 06:28 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by Flyblown On thread : Strange Behavior in the Bush: Seeking Insight on a Peculiar Deer Encounter
    They roll in wallows and on dry ground just like lots of other mammals do. Itchy skin, parasites, hair shedding, all the usual stuff. I posted a picture on here awhile back of one I shot that was...
    Liked On: 17-05-2024, 01:56 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Strange Behavior in the Bush: Seeking Insight on a Peculiar Deer Encounter
    we used to pick up a few live deer from a possum trapper / meat hunter who worked in the Upper Waioeka when I doing some part time work on the meat choppers - his method of capture was a little...
    Liked On: 17-05-2024, 01:56 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by zeropak On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    Before you start looking at brands you need to get a very clear picture (no pun intended) on what you actually want in a scope. The first would be zoom range. This comes down to where you intend to...
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 09:53 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by ZQLewis On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    I've had 2 Burris scopes. First one (1.5-6x42) they replaced no questions when the electrics played up, Offered me a Signature illuminated 3-15x44 or Veracity 2-10x42 FFP which I really like, 30mm...
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 09:50 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by andyanimal31 On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    Nightforce are generally speaking the same sort of weight bracket as a suburban delivery truck, tough as they come and utterly reliable but you can get just as reliable with better glass and lighter...
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 09:50 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by lau lau On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    Zero Compromise over nightforce any day of the week. But for a hunting scope, can't got wrong with the leupold VX5 3-15. Had mine shooting out to 1100 meters on steel, a few weeks back on my 7mmRM,...
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 09:50 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by Eat Meater On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    I've been looking for a higher end Jack of all trades optic for my wife, and the Maven RS1.2 2.5-15X44 FFP in MRAD Nick mentioned above may just be the droid I'm looking for. ...
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 05:42 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by Old_School On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    Leupold, Burris, Redfield(essentially Leupold nowdays)
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 05:41 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by yeah_na_missed On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f13/swarovski-z5-102863/
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 08:52 AM
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    TakaRat liked post by yeah_na_missed On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    Good points from GroundControl/ZQ. Also good to know why you are upgrading, i.e. what you're looking for? E.g. a CDS/dial-up could be a good upgrade, but you may not use any magnification beyond 12x....
    Liked On: 14-05-2024, 08:52 AM
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    TakaRat liked post by Shearer On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    I have a VX5 that has had the same abuse and stood up to it 5 stars.
    Liked On: 13-05-2024, 10:39 PM
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    TakaRat liked post by Jus On thread : Scope Brand Recommendations For Upgrade
    The new burris scopes are supposed to be good, unsure of the knock rating.. I have a leupold vx3i and have dropped it off the table and onto the river bed scope down, bouncing around and the zero...
    Liked On: 13-05-2024, 10:39 PM

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