Scope for 25 Creedmoor Hunting Rifle?

[Ludo]

I’m building a custom 25 Creedmoor hunting rifle that will takeover as my primary deer/antelope rifle and I need to settle on a scope.
I’m a buy once cry once kind of guy, so I’m not factoring in “value” here. I want the optimal scope for this build.

Some factors:
I’m hunting mostly western states, primarily Colorado.
I’ve never taken a shot at a deer over 200yds, but I want this capable out to 6-700yds for antelope (and possibly NRL Hunter).
I use FFP/MOA scopes, but might consider SFP for this application.

I know I want the following:
Objective-50mm or less
Power-18x or more (w/ useable low end)
Weight-30oz or less

My search has narrowed it down to:
NF NX8 2.5-20
NF NX8 4-32
Leupold MK5 3-18
S&B Meta 3-18

I’m open to all opinions and suggestions, especially the FFP/SFP debate for this type of build.

 

[grfox92]

I’m building a custom 25 Creedmoor hunting rifle that will takeover as my primary deer/antelope rifle and I need to settle on a scope.
I’m a buy once cry once kind of guy, so I’m not factoring in “value” here. I want the optimal scope for this build.

Some factors:
I’m hunting mostly western states, primarily Colorado.
I’ve never taken a shot at a deer over 200yds, but I want this capable out to 6-700yds for antelope (and possibly NRL Hunter).
I use FFP/MOA scopes, but might consider SFP for this application.

I know I want the following:
Objective-50mm or less
Power-18x or more (w/ useable low end)
Weight-30oz or less

My search has narrowed it down to:
NF NX8 2.5-20
NF NX8 4-32
Leupold MK5 3-18
S&B Meta 3-18

I’m open to all opinions and suggestions, especially the FFP/SFP debate for this type of build.

Out of the list you posted in would only spend money on the NF options. I would pick the 2.5-20x.

Another option not listed is a Trijicon Credo HX, or Tenmile.

Another option not listed is a Maven RS1.2

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[Ludo]

Out of the list you posted in would only spend money on the NF options. I would pick the 2.5-20x.

Another option not listed is a Trijicon Credo HX, or Tenmile.

Another option not listed is a Maven RS1.2

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That’s where I was leaning. What makes you pick the 2.5-20 over the 4-32? (That’s the real question I should have posted)

 

[eric1115]

If you're open to MRAD (which I'd highly recommend), an LRHS2 from GAP or the new Shoot2Hunt scope would be worth considering as well.

 

[grfox92]

That’s where I was leaning. What makes you pick the 2.5-20 over the 4-32? (That’s the real question I should have posted)

I just dont see the purpose for that much magnification for shooting hunting ranges. I shoot out to 1000 yards with 10x on steel.

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[Azhunter10]

I have the NX8 2.5-20x50 FFP MOA on my 25 Creedmoor , as well as the NX8 4-32x50 FFP moa on my 6.5prc and they’re great scopes, I prefer my 2.5-20x50 as I think it’s perfect for that setup!

 

[tipsntails7]

Could look at the new NX6 3-18 as well. should be a bit lighter and from people who have looked through them a bit easier eye box.

That is the only issue I had with the 2.5-20. not that its terrible, but its the worst eye box out of the NF's I have looked down, which is why I ultimately went 4-32, but dont think ive ever zoomed it in past like 20x maximum.

Dont believe I have ever shot an animal above like 15x

I can use my 2.5-10 for targets out to 7-800 yards no issues as well.

its obviously preference, but I've never seen people get along with high mag and taking shots on game, in my experience.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Could look at the new NX6 3-18 as well. should be a bit lighter and from people who have looked through them a bit easier eye box.

This right here is what I’d be looking at.

 

[huntnful]

Out of those qualifications I would go with the 5-25X50 trijicon Tenmile HX. Meets all those specs and is FFP MOA