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I recently got a Nightforce model NXS 3.5-15X50 with mil-dot reticle. I was doing some range work and noticed that my clicks are .5 and not the .25 MOA that is printed on the scope. I shot once and then did 4 clicks down and 4 clicks to the right; the second shot went went 2" down and 2" right. This was all done at 100m.

Does anyone noticed this with there Nightforce? Or am I doing something wrong?

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John.
 
I shot two other groups only using the hor. adjustment. The first was doing 4 clicks down with moved the second shot 2 3/4" down; the second group I shot I moved 2 clicks which put the second shot 1 3/4" low of the first. On the third group I moved 4 down and 4 right this put the second shot 2 1/4" low and 2 1/4" right; all this was done at 100m.

I have shot 1/2" groups @100m and 1" groups @ 200m from this rifle with the nightforce on it so I don't think it is the rifle. I sent an email to Nightforce to see if I'm doing something wrong.
 
I see a great deal of inconsistency with 4 clicks moving the impact anywhere from 2-3/4" to 2",and 2 clicks moving the impact 1-3/4".
Either the scope,the rifle ,or your shooting has issues.
 
I have a Benchrest model which has 8 clicks for 1" AT 100y have used it at 100 to 1000y and it is always moved exactly what I required never heard of 1/2 in clicks in a Nightforce scope I know the older NSX where 1/4min
manitou
 
Bingo, although a newer NF dealer, we haven't had any problems at all with this product, however if it is defective we'll help with warranty.

Please advise if we can help.

Peter Dobson
Hirsch Precision
 
Assuming it is an NXS model the scope is normally provided with .25moa turrets, for an addition charge NF will build the scope with 1/10th Milradian turrets.
Why anyone would build a scope that has a milrad reticle but moa adjustments still baffles me. We sell mostly R1 and R2 reticles for that reason.
I have several NXS scopes on my personal rifles and have never had 1 not track repeatably. Your bullets should move 1/4" at 100 yards for every click in whatever direction you are adjusting, if it does not there is an issue with the scope.
 
alberta tactical rifle said:
Why anyone would build a scope that has a milrad reticle but moa adjustments still baffles me.
Click to expand...

I'm still trying to figure that out too? having milrad knobs on Mildot reticle and MOA knobs with MOA reticle is logical and easy to work. Its F#{king retarded to have MOA clicks with Mildot reticle unless you like converting and doing math. Why try to convert apples to oranges.

Heres a good article on optics >
http://demigodllc.com/articles/practical-long-range-rifle-shooting-optics/

"Quote"

Conclusions:

6. The angular units of the reticle features must match the angular units of the knobs' "click" values. There is no reason to have two different "systems" in use on the same scope. If the clicks are in MOA, the reticle features should be in MOA. If the reticle is in mils (e.g. Horus or Mil-dot), the knob clicks should be in mil units.


MOA = 1.047 inches @ 100 Yards true
1 Mil = 10cm @ 100meters
91.44 meters = 100 yards

I'm really shocked that a nightforce scope has a mechanical flaw after been factory tested and released.
 
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Bingo,

It actually sounds like you have 0.1 mil clicks, not ¼MOA clicks on your scope... I don't have a NightForve, but I do have mil clicks and that's pretty much how my scope behaves (4 clicks being roughly 2" @ 100m). What do your scope turret/knob labels say?
 
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