Nightforce NSX versus Leupold Mark 4

[quaticman]

Which of these is the better overall scope with respect to glass, tracking, build quality, etc?

 

[ranets]

Nightforce, I currently have 3 and would never switch.

 

[canucklehead]

Nightforce. I too have 3 NXS series and wouldn't change em.

 

[walterklassen]

mk4 because I prefer ffp scopes in mil/mil.

 

[ruger-ruger]

Hands down Nightforce. I have had both and have sold all my Mark 4 and are replaced with Nightforce.
Nightforce has way nicer turrets, 20 moa per revolution on the highspeed ones, a zero stop that is about the best there is . Reticles are in MOA and you can actually get the one that suits you.
Also if you decide to sell a Nightforce they are way quicker to sell than a Mark 4. And hold there value better.

 

[Kidd X]

mk4 because I prefer ffp scopes in mil/mil.

Nightforce offers FFP reticles in their other over built lines.

 

[BenchrestJohn]

Mark 4 FFP M5
Awesome and cheaper then Nightforce.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Nightforce

 

[walterklassen]

Nightforce offers FFP reticles in their other over built lines.

In that case i will take S&B over anything Nightforce offers.

 

[wheels]

Nightforce

 

[BigUglyMan]

I've got both. I wish I had the "high speed" turrets and zero stop on my NXSs. That said, I do like the Leupold because it's a more compact scope (3.5-10x40mm) which lets you mount it lower on a semi-auto. But I like the fact that illumination comes standard with the Nightforce but the Nightforce is a much bigger and heavier scope all around.

 

[slim78]

Can't beat the Nightforce if the size and weight doesn't bother you

 

[Dogleg]

I've got both, but more Mark 4s.

Optically, Nightforce
Zero stop, Nightforce.
Tracking, can't tell any difference.
Weight, Leupold
Price (well my price anyway) Leupold
Turret feel, Leupold
Durability, tied at no failures.

 

[bigbull]

Leupold or Schmidt & Bender

 

[Keithjohn]

Leupold or Schmidt & Bender

Schmidt and bender vs meopta ? Supposed to be the same glass @ a fraction of the cost , better warranty ? I know lots more to scopes than the glass . Leupold has always been the best I wanted to afford but I have a meopta that I swear has better glass

http://precisionrifleblog.com/2014/07/01/tactical-scopes-optical-performance-field-test-results-part-1/

This guy did a lot of tests and has independent findings , these threads ??

 

[BenchrestJohn]

Schmidt and bender vs meopta ? Supposed to be the same glass @ a fraction of the cost , better warranty ? I know lots more to scopes than the glass . Leupold has always been the best I wanted to afford but I have a meopta that I swear has better glass

http://precisionrifleblog.com/2014/...ptical-performance-field-test-results-part-1/

This guy did a lot of tests and has independent findings , these threads ??

Ok. You a comparing a race horse and a pony.

 

[Keithjohn]

Ok. You a comparing a race horse and a pony.

This guy is comparing a zeiss victory to the meopta 6-24 zd which I have ( start at mid way point it's a long vid )
https://youtu.be/uQUykptFD0c
Pony to pony - the meopta 6-24 does ok , and he likes the 4-16 better

 

[yodave]

in order to comment on these threads you should have to post a picture of your scope to prove authenticity in your review lol
Having played with both scopes I don't prefer either lol

 

[Ar180shooter]

I've got both, but more Mark 4s.

Optically, Nightforce
Zero stop, Nightforce.
Tracking, can't tell any difference.
Weight, Leupold
Price (well my price anyway) Leupold
Turret feel, Leupold
Durability, tied at no failures.

This.

 

[Roddy]

in order to comment on these threads you should have to post a picture of your scope to prove authenticity in your review lol
Having played with both scopes I don't prefer either lol

Well then Cal should qualify lol:

His testing and review of scopes was second to none. And not just scopes muzzle breaks and other components as well.

In addition to the stuff he tests the summary of what equipment the PRS winners in the top 100, top 50, and top 10 is also very interesting.