NIGHTFORCE 42X44

[Pete N]

Advice pls

I'm looking at the above scope to mount on my Barnard 7.62 to shoot optical and/or F class. I'm using a Sightron 8-32 lmoa at present - always at 32 power - to shoot "optical class" in a local comp., and can hold reasonably steady .

Has anyone had any experience with this scope yet? Looking at "Dot" size CTR2. No power range. Exit pupil diameter of 1.05mm. Reduced weight is a bonus. Etc, etc.

Your thoughts on this, tks

http://www.nightforceoptics.com/competition/42x44

Happy trails

Pete N

[RAVEN]

IMO this scope is suited to short range BR
I think you would be limiting your sighting options going fixed power
does this optical class shoot long range or only shorts?

RB

[Pete N]

RAVEN

Tend to agree with you being a BR scope - have a Sightron 24x44 as well. Looking for alternatives.

Have been shooting "optical" for some years. Prefer shooting off the elbows in lieu of bipod as in F class. Cannot see thru appertures as in t/r.

Looks like Optical class is dead.

I'm looking at shooting F class off the elbows next year - a little more challenging however. As I read the SSR's, I can shoot F class with a jacket and sling.

Will probably look at Sightron 10-50x60, the Vortex Golden Eagle or N/F 15-55 for more power range.

All contributions will be appreciated

Regards

Pete N

[ShaneG]

The NF 15-55 is the current optical benchmark in target scopes and has been since introduction of the Gen II.
Their available reticles leave a bit to be desired but the FCR is workable.

I might add that i make this statement after using a Golden Eagle last weekend and a Burris 8-40 FFP the weekend before.