I keep going back and forth between these:
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24
+lightweight -eyebox -lowlight +low-mag
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42
~lightweight +eyebox +lowlight -low-mag
Trijicon Credo 2-10x32
-lightweight ~eyebox ~lowlight ~low-mag
I would put it on a lightweight general purpose 308 bolt action, think a scout rifle (but trad. mounted scope) and use it for hunting and some target practice. Sling it into the woods so weight is a factor.
The form factor lends itself to wanting to be able to take quick shots (so 1x-ish, forgiving eyebox) and low light capable for hunting (but maybe shorter distance, like 4x so 24 objective might be ok). I would like it to be capable at longer ranges in daylight. SFP is fine, if I'm shooting far enough to worry about bullet drop I'll zoom all the way in.
Anyway, just when I think I've made a decision (lightweight is king, get the NX8) I focus on a different aspect (lowlight) and think no, the NXS is going to be it. Maybe the Credo is a good compromise? But it's heavier! NX8 then?
So here's my question, if you have one of these three do your really love it? And why?
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24
+lightweight -eyebox -lowlight +low-mag
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42
~lightweight +eyebox +lowlight -low-mag
Trijicon Credo 2-10x32
-lightweight ~eyebox ~lowlight ~low-mag
I would put it on a lightweight general purpose 308 bolt action, think a scout rifle (but trad. mounted scope) and use it for hunting and some target practice. Sling it into the woods so weight is a factor.
The form factor lends itself to wanting to be able to take quick shots (so 1x-ish, forgiving eyebox) and low light capable for hunting (but maybe shorter distance, like 4x so 24 objective might be ok). I would like it to be capable at longer ranges in daylight. SFP is fine, if I'm shooting far enough to worry about bullet drop I'll zoom all the way in.
Anyway, just when I think I've made a decision (lightweight is king, get the NX8) I focus on a different aspect (lowlight) and think no, the NXS is going to be it. Maybe the Credo is a good compromise? But it's heavier! NX8 then?
So here's my question, if you have one of these three do your really love it? And why?
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