Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 vs Nightforce NX6 2-12x42? Help me decide

[SkunkCabbage]

what was the consensus

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I have recently been bighting my nails trying to decide on an optic for my sheep rifle and have decided that paying for reliability in a compact package along with aesthetics leads me to these 2 nightforce options - the NX6 2-12x42 and the NXS 2-10x42.

Really looking for input on the two scopes and specifically what reticle / focal plane you recommend for my use case: Mountain hunting.

I definitely do not love the ffp reticle option on the new nx6 so but can be convinced otherwise if people think ffp would be that much of an advantage, even with 12x max range.

Open to any and all ideas.
Thanks.

I am debating this myself but, keep talking myself out of the nx6. I have tried them all and for the last 10-12 years nxs 2.5-10’s are on all my hunting rifles with mostly moar 30 reticles (two velocity 600 and a G7 mixed in). All rifles mentioned are outfitted with the same stock and action. With time and practice, one can become extremely proficient at drawing a sight picture on game, close or far, set almost permanently to 10X so, that’s how I roll. If a quick shot is needed, I use subtensions. If the situation allows, I dial at extended ranges. It is just idiot proof and works for me!

My first consideration is that I would really like 2 more power on extended pd shooting and long range target shooting but, I’m already stretching the limits with close shots and I think a permanent 12X setting might be just too narrow !
My second is that I might like it too much and it would be a considerable cost to upfit everything to new!

However, with the prices of second hand nxs 2.5-10, currently, I might be able to do it for less than I originally projected. To the contrary, current appreciation and demand for nxs 2.5-10 is also a pretty good clue for me to just stay with what is working for me and evidently a lot of others.

Let us know how you come out!