Scope for Long Range Hunting

[wheels]

NF NXS 5.5x22x56

VX-5HD 7x35x56

Price point is about same... specs are maybe not Apples to Apples


Opinions please

[TX03RUBI]

I’d replace the NXS with an NX8, and probably consider the MK5HD instead of VX5HD. Yes I realize there’s a weight trade off, but in turn you get much better turrets and a bit better reticles. They’re worth the minimal weight difference.

[bbqfan5909]

Athlon ETR is about the best bang for buck, APR sells them and site sponser.

[scott.str]

Im looking into this as well.

Down to Mark 5
Athlon ETR
Vortex Razor

I think mark 5 is in the lead so far with weight and fit finish

[TX03RUBI]

Im looking into this as well.

Down to Mark 5
Athlon ETR
Vortex Razor

I think mark 5 is in the lead so far with weight and fit finish

You mentioned that as a ELR rig, which is why I recommended the Razor. As a long range hunter I’ll absolutely lean towards the MK5. In that scenario weight is more of a factor, but the low light performance of the MK5 is considerably better than the Razor. Both are two very big factors for a hunting rifle to me.

[catslayer]

Athalon Ares ETR love mine and it's so much more affordable

Until you get your hands on one feel the clicks and look don't overlook it

[bowhunter2989]

If you decide you want to look at an Athlon Cronus instead of the ETR I have one I’m about to post up for sale. I’m pretty local too

[scott.str]

My long term goal is to swap heavy ELR barrel to a carbon fiber 6.5 PRC barrel and remove stock weights to make a lighter weight fall hunting rig

You mentioned that as a ELR rig, which is why I recommended the Razor. As a long range hunter I’ll absolutely lean towards the MK5. In that scenario weight is more of a factor, but the low light performance of the MK5 is considerably better than the Razor. Both are two very big factors for a hunting rifle to me.

[OSU Fisher]

I would go mark5 out of those 3. Its the only leupold I would consider for dialing. Razor is sweet but way to heavy for a hunting rig. I also think the ares ETR is nice for the price and for a China scope it seems to track but it's a little heavy as well.

I have 5 of the leupold mark5's 3 are the 5-25×56 and 2 3.6-18×44. I really like them. Will own more. I also just picked up 2 of the ares etr's for more of a budget friendly scope for a couple 22lr builds. But weight wasnt a factor.

[bmac]

Scope for Long Range Hunting

Out of the 2 you have posted I would go NXS as sometimes the lower range zoom is needed. Never know when you have animals closer then expected and finding with a 7x can get interesting. Not sure you can bad with either but with the high mag (35x) you will get a lot of mirage and other visual defects. I would made look at a smaller vx 5 like the 4-20.


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