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Scope Advice Leupold vs. Nightforce
Looking for input on selecting a scope for longer range, up to 600 yds.
Have looked at the Leupold VX-6 7-42 x 56 MM w/TMOA reticle and the Nightforce Competition 15-55 x 52 with either the FCR-1 or DDR-2 reticle.
My experience with better quality scopes is limited to Leupolds, which I own multiple and have used for high power silhouette, these are old Premier Reticle scopes that have served me well, but no longer available or serviced except to return them to original Leupold configuration.
The above scopes will not be used for silhouette, but shooting off front rests or bipods and rear bags.
Unfortunately there is no where local I can find and look thru these, especially both at the same location.
From a practicality standpoint, price between the two is $280, so that is not the deciding factor.
Have heard and read that the Nightforce glass and clarity if superior to Leupolds and have not found much on the VX-6 7-42 x 56 MM in use at matches (F-class etc.)
Have also haerd that the two are both "repeatable"
Would apprecaite input based on members experience, and while not a bench rest shooter, have gotten the best information and advice from that group (not buttering you guys up either!).
Any input is valued
Looking for input on selecting a scope for longer range, up to 600 yds.
Have looked at the Leupold VX-6 7-42 x 56 MM w/TMOA reticle and the Nightforce Competition 15-55 x 52 with either the FCR-1 or DDR-2 reticle.
My experience with better quality scopes is limited to Leupolds, which I own multiple and have used for high power silhouette, these are old Premier Reticle scopes that have served me well, but no longer available or serviced except to return them to original Leupold configuration.
The above scopes will not be used for silhouette, but shooting off front rests or bipods and rear bags.
Unfortunately there is no where local I can find and look thru these, especially both at the same location.
From a practicality standpoint, price between the two is $280, so that is not the deciding factor.
Have heard and read that the Nightforce glass and clarity if superior to Leupolds and have not found much on the VX-6 7-42 x 56 MM in use at matches (F-class etc.)
Have also haerd that the two are both "repeatable"
Would apprecaite input based on members experience, and while not a bench rest shooter, have gotten the best information and advice from that group (not buttering you guys up either!).
Any input is valued
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