Comments on: New Nightforce Competition SR 4.5x24mm Service Rifle Scope

By: Guy

Guy — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:12:19 +0000

The parallax on the Leupold 4X 33mm is factory set at 150Y and not a issue in the least at 600. With the low power and scope well forward I have no parallax issues at all. Shot 600 today as i do every Thursday, 200 and 199. Some of the tactical scopes are set at 50Y, that may be a different story? I cant say.

By: Phil M

Phil M — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:59:01 +0000

Mike – max power is 4.5. You can’t use a 1-8, even if you keep it turned down.

To folks suggesting a bigger objective than 24mm – 24mm gives a 5.3mm exit pupil. Unless you are shooting matches in near-dark, that’s plenty of light. The bigger objective (34, etc) will just introduce the possibility of more parallax error. A less-forgiving eyebox is a GOOD thing for a fixed-parallax SR scope.

By: Phil M

Phil M — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:56:27 +0000

Adjustable parallax is a non-issue for SR, as long as it’s set at 300yd.

The Vortex PST is good, but parallax is at 100 vs 200 of the NF. Max parallax error with the NF is 0.95″ at 600, vs 2.36″ for the Vortex. That matters.

The Leupold scope that White Oak is offering has parallax fixed at 300yd, which cuts parallax error at 600yd down to a max of 0.47″. With good cheek weld it’ll be even less, and totally a non-issue.

The Leupold is also $450…

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 01:08:30 +0000

Suggested without looking at the rules, my mistake,4.5 x and 34mm I still think its a better scope for the money. Not just made for cmp.

By: Guy

Guy — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:40:10 +0000

First of all theirs no reason for a variable. Anybody who has shot smallbore with a 24X or higher standing realizes this. The AMU is using this scope with good success. The zero stop knobs are a plus. The rectical seems to be working. And most importantly they are repeatable, a rare find in a low powered scope. That said im quit happy with my Leupold 4x 33mm with stony point knobs. A $350.00 rig. Getting these scope`s far enough forward and the right height is a bit of a trick but worth the trouble.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:14:58 +0000

The IOR 1.5-8 power cannot be used for CMP service rifle competition. 4.5 max power.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 02:34:15 +0000

Ok everyone is suggesting other optics, I will do the same, IOR Valdada 1.5-8×26 35mm at 1695.00 with the mount.This scope covers every aspect of service rifle needs and more. At this price you get glass from SCHOTT GLASSWERK made in Germany ( if you never looked trough one IOR scope you have to try to believe…it is the clearest scope I have ever used, even compared side by side with NF There is only one benefit I see from the NF scope its the weight at 15oz its very light… IOR is 28 oz.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:02:16 +0000

The mention of the March scope by Ernest made me look up the March 1-4.5 x 24 option with ED glass and it looks very familiar…

Have to ask, why are so many of NF’s products now copying March?

By: steve

steve — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:10:37 +0000

another problem with the reticle is the benchrest-thin crosshairs. It may work for young Marine eyes but it will disappear in the black for older eyes.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:49:02 +0000

Over $2000.00 for a scope and mount just for service rifle!
NO THANKS! I work too hard for my money to throw it away like that. Glad I went distinguished the old fashioned way, with iron sights.