Torn on optic choices for a new rifle

[Adamc55]

I'm totally switching up my "Western" hunting rifle. I'm downsizing from 300wm to a Seekins element hunter in 6.5 PRC. I've been working with Eurooptics and have a decent quote from them on multiple items, I am struggling with a decision on the optic though. Originally I was looking into the Trijicon tenmile HX 5-25x50. I have a couple Trijicon optics and I've been happy with them, but I've always wanted to dip my toes into Nightforce. I was heavily considering the NX8 2.5-20 but there are so many conflicting opinions on it, especially the eye box. The NX8 4-32 is also an option, although it is at the top of the list price-wise and this whole set up isn't exactly a cheap date to begin with... Then this morning I discovered the new NX6 line, specifically the 5-30x56. I noticed it's a little heavier and larger than the NX8's but they are saying it has a more forgiving eye box, and with the larger tube and objective lens I would assume it's brighter. If you had to choose between those 4 optics, what would you do? All of the nightforces are within a few hundred dollars of each other. The trijicon is $450 less than the cheapest nightforce which is the NX6. All optics are FFP MOA.

 

[Jake Larsen]

I’d wait for next months pre order of the S2H and grab one of those.

ZeroTech TRACE ADV 3-18×44 FFP Shoot2Hunt
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...oot2Hunt.440916/&share_type=t&link_source=app

While you’re waiting for one to arrive, I’d get a good deal on an RS1.2 or SWFA 3-9 that are about to be flooding the classifieds.


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[Chris in TN]

I’d wait for next months pre order of the S2H and grab one of those.

ZeroTech TRACE ADV 3-18×44 FFP Shoot2Hunt
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=45046&share_tid=440916&url=https://www.rokslide.com/forums/index.php?threads/ZeroTech-TRACE-ADV-3-18×44-FFP-Shoot2Hunt.440916/&share_type=t&link_source=app

While you’re waiting for one to arrive, I’d get a good deal on an RS1.2 or SWFA 3-9 that are about to be flooding the classifieds.


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Believe it or not.....same here.

I have one NF. I will probably buy a non-dialing Trijicon this year for a non-dialing use.

But for western hunting where dialing is a factor, pretty much all of the NF and Trij reticles suck for actual field use. Great optics, terrible reticles that simply weren't designed for actual hunting.

 

[Jake Larsen]

There’s a big thread on the NX-6s. I’d definitely read through it before I purchase one.

I own and use NF optics. They’re great in many ways, but the reticles really do leave a lot to be desired for western hunting. Now there’s other options on the market that solve the problems.


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[Adamc55]

@Jake Larsen I hadn't seen that Zerotech, I'll look it up. Although I think I'd go tenmile for $450 more to gain the extra magnification and larger objective. I'll definitely read through the NX6 thread before deciding on anything.

@Jake Larsen @Chris in TN It looks like the zerotech RMG-H reticle is very similar to the reticles I had chosen in the Trijicon and NF. It would be my choice even with the zerotech