Down to two choices NF or Sightron...

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I've narrowed it to essentially two choices for a scope for my F/TR rifle. Either the NF 12-42x56BR or the Sightron 10-50x60 SIII. Here's the pros and cons as I see them, any help would be appreciated.

Sightron
Pros
-cheaper than NF
-reports of good glass
-higher mag.
-lighter weight

Cons
-slightly higher mounting
-not as "proven", less of a reputation


Nightforce
Pros
-rock solid rep. very high quality
-glass/reliability excellent
-better reticules

Cons
-Price
-Weight


Can anyone attest to reasons why the NF is worth an extra $300? I've talked to Peter at Hirsch, and he speaks highly of both. The only bad thing I've read is that early on the SIII had some minor problems in a small handful of cases, but since then have been nothing but great.
 
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i have a nightforce 12x42 and am satisfied with it but my next scope for fclass shooting will be a sightron 8x32,the nf is to heavy for me to make weight in ftr class.
 
Finally made up my mind. Going to try the Sightron SIII 8-32x56 LR TD, thanks to Hirsch Precision. I'll put some pictures up after I get it.
 
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