Service Rifle Optics review

Leupold has several new sights coming down the pipe. I am less than enthusased by the 1x and 4x sights, but the 3-18 looks pretty slick... They have been listening to some of the top end user entities and are pushing the industry.
The 1.1-8x is stellar - if they did a 1.1-4x like it, and could shave the price point down, I think it would be pretty slick.
For a 1.1-4 right now it is hard to beat the S&B Short Dot, the NF is close, but has some issues.

I like Keith and I don't want to step on his comments, I just dont think he is getting a big enough sample size of sights, and the newest types of sights that some entities are using.
 
Hello all!!

I found this a very good read with some very good thought provoking comments.

However could some one with greater knowledge than I explain to me what the writer means by

......dual-X type reticle.........
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I am assuming its something more than a standard duplex type reticule.........

Regards

AbH
 
I dont even undestand his review, he states right in the beginning of this chapter that he doesnt have a Nightforce 1-4 but he continues the review like he does and then says its the best????




"Nightforce 1-4 and 2.5-10
I have had no experience with the Nightforce 1-4 but do own a 2.5-10. I am using it on my service rifle and on a rifle specifically built for long-range game. It is working very well in these roles.
Advantages:
• This sight is lightweight and compact with a 30 mm body;
• The 1-4 power model has an excellent field of view, on 1 power;
• It has internal zeroing adjustments;
• View around the sight while in the aim is excellent;
• It has variable power. This variation of power is internal and can be accomplished with a quick turn of a ring on the ocular lens housing;
• The reticle is not battery dependent but does use a battery to illuminate for low light shooting;
• There is still a reticle even if the battery goes dead;
• Our experience with this scope is that it has always held its zero. Its adjustments are internal and are very reliable. These scopes zero quickly on the first zeroing session and require no further adjustments;
• Although the reticle is not ideal, I have used it effectively at close and long range;
• The scope can be attached to the rifle in the most secure manner;
• The eye relief is sufficient to be used with a helmet;
• Zero adjustment increments are in 1/4 MOA;
• The elevation and windage adjustments work well. I have used this scope out to 700 meters. It returned to exact zero;
• The scope is robust and maintains its zero; and
• This scope maintained its zero when adjusted from low to high power.
Disadvantages:
• The 2.5-10 would not be a good tactical scope because its low end power is not low enough and the high end is too high."
 
I imagine his points about the Nightforce are a combination of his experience with the 2.5-10x and taking information from what others have experienced with the 1-4x
 
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