View Full Version : NF 2.5-10X32 LV now with pics
Just ordered a NF 2.5-10X32 with low velocity reticle, Butler Creeks and Bobro extended mount. Hopefully I'll get to sight it in and try it out along with some new ammo and Caldwell rests.
Sweet, Post some pictures later.
maxwell600
04-07-11, 13:27
Been thinking about getting one as well...
Can someone explain the difference in the velocities?
I'm assuming the 5.56 round is low velocity?
Yes, 556. Sight in at 200 and there are marks in the reticle for calibration. Trident has one and can tell you a lot.
200yd for at the center and 100yd for top line? (I noticed there is line above center)
Sweet, Post some pictures later.
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very nice. I am considering one too.
I am starting to like those stocks.
Outstanding Rich....I can promise you that I won't be selling my NXS 2.5(x32) w. the LV ret. Each time out with in a serious capacity I only appreciate it more and more. This LV ret. in the x32 is just unbeatable in terms of it's ability to be lightning quick on the target at be extremely accurate while doing so thereby making this BDC type a far superior option to ANY kind of doping/math.
It's also a no brainier once you put the LV in x32 through it's paces why operators currently downrange have been opting for this exact NXS configuration over the couple other ones that primarily are requested.
I wish I had your old baby nxs though...I love that little optic, so nice.
Congrats on a big time pickup, it's easily worth the price of admission imho.
Thanks a ton buddy. This weekend seems so far away.
richdkim77
04-14-11, 17:11
Trident,
I think it was you that recommended 2.5-10x24 glass for an afghan. Do you think the x32 will work as well? I currently have an Afghan, just waiting for NF glass, but I was leaning on towards the x24.
Is 24mm old model or something? All I see is 32mm.
Yes. Discontinued but highly sought after. Same size as their 1-4 model.
Trident,
I think it was you that recommended 2.5-10x24 glass for an afghan. Do you think the x32 will work as well? I currently have an Afghan, just waiting for NF glass, but I was leaning on towards the x24.
I will always love this little debate I've had with myself for sometime in regards to the nxs 2.5 (x24) vs. (x32)....It's taken some time to thoroughly vet each optic but I'm confident that Ive done so by now and I would have a harder time today only picking one than I did anytime in the past.
Can the end user tell a difference b/t the performance of these two optics?...absolutely, shooting the x32 is overwhelmingly more forgiving in terms of eye relief esp. at 10x. It has an edge as well in the Light gathering dept...but it's not the huge edge that the overall forgiving nature is as mentioned above. The scope tracking on both is as good as it gets. So yes, the X32 has noticable performance gains over the x24...how significant these gains are subjective to some degree to each end user's eyes.
Can the end user tell a difference in the actual size and dimensions b/t the x24 and x32?....I will keep it simple, stupid on this one since this area involves a certain "it" factor that just cannot be really quantitatively calculated or expressed. So with that said, you cannot imagine how much the rather small differences in length and weight play into these two optics when comparing the two. One has to also bear in mind the x32's rather beautiful bell that prevents it for example from having an IR unit mounted underneath it like you can on the x24 to free up forward rail ergo's.
Again, both are superstars in my book and I will summarize it with this.....
The x24 is my quintessential Recce glass, whereas the x32 is my quintessential SPR/MK12 glass. Sometimes I think I like the x24 slightly better but I always remind myself that I just love the damn Recce so much it skews my view in regards to the topic at hand.
And now with all that said,.....sadly I cannot answer your question due to not actually owning an Afghan, but NY will sure nuff be able to weigh in on the Afghan/x32 compatibility.
NY way back when prior to his first NF purchase had asked me my opinion and I gave it to him extensively....long story short, he decided to go in another direction than the one I continually told him that I would personally go with. He had sound reasoning I'm sure for going w. the one he did back then.
I will stick to the exact opinion I gave NY,....I would go w. the x24 on the Afghan and that combo is just downright awesome and is clearly a world beating configuration. It's obviously hard to acquire w. the x24's becoming more and more extinct every day, and the price tag of an Afghan and the nxs....but count on never having to mind ponder the massive potential/accuracy/performance you would yield from sporting that config. It's not theory based...but rather felt/fact based:)
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richdkim77
04-15-11, 02:00
Thanks for the reply. I have always respected your knowledge and of course your many fine pics on the picture thread during my years of lurking. I'm going with the 2.5-10x24 for my Afghan... well if I can find one. They are out there, but like you said, getting very scarce. Hopefully I can get some trigger time in this spring/summer with it.
One last question for you... I plan to build on a BCM MK12 down the road, is 2.5-10 power the "sweet spot" would you not go any higher in magnification?
I just got the 2.5-10x32 on Tuesday and we have our 1st date this coming Monday, early a.m. I searched for a x24 for a bit and could only find 2 and both had the fc-2 reticle in a Larue mount (not extended, which is what I like). The fc-2 is not what I wanted and NF isn't changing reticles for a long time due to a high volume of business.
The x32 looks great and the glass is beautiful. Aesthetically, I think it looks good on my rig. But I ill be testing in 3 days.
If I wouldve listened to Trident a year ago, I would have never had to sell my 1-4, search for a x24 unsuccessfully and then had to buy the x32. I would have had the x24 the whole time. I can't complain though, theres a great optic on my Afghan either way.
On my way back from the range. It took forever to right in at 200. Used Prvi, BH, Hornady front and rear rests. Finally got it (i thought) and went to 100. Was shooting 3/4" to the left but elevation seems on. Seemed to shoot best with Cor-bon 77gr. Got windy over time but no excuses, I suck. Best group looked to be under an inch but 3 rds out of ten brought it to 1 1/2" +. Ugh.
Steel plate at 200 was easy off of the rest. Oh well, its a start.
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All 3 at 100.
Congrats New York it looks great!
Off topic a little but my thread is dead right now and maybe someone following this thread will have some input.
Does anyone have any experience with the Nightforce FC2 reticle? I am buying a 1-4X24 this weekend and it looks like it will be perfect for what I am going to be using it for but I don't have any personal experience with it. I will be using it for shooting steel at known distances 50-300yds on my 18" Stealth... Not using it for shooting groups or anything so I am okay without being able to range or needing MLR-Dot etc...
Thanks D90! I've never owned the fc-2 but its meant for speed. If you go with 1-4 maybe get the np-1 or mildot. Still fast but with the option of being more precise. Is wait for a more knowledgeable members post though
That's sweet. I almost pulled the trigger on the 2.5-10. I got the 3.5-15 instead.
That doesn't mean I won't have a 2.5-10 somewhere in the future though.
What grain of bullet did you find that work well with drop compensation?
Since my range will be 100-200 yards. NP-1 would be better choice?
Great combo, I have the same optic with the standard Bobro mount so I can use a Cat Tail. Glad to see you went with the covered turrets for the Velocity reticle. Worked well for me at the Jim Smith class last Nov.
It's a great DM optic, although I wish I could figure out a way to range with it.
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What grain of bullet did you find that work well with drop compensation?
Since my range will be 100-200 yards. NP-1 would be better choice?
Pretty sure what you sight in with is going to work for the bdc. DMR, I have a cat tail on the way from 3 gun stuff. I have a ton to learn and suck at grouping but this optic is beautiful.
One last thing I want ask,
does it have dead spots on dial for illuminate?
One last thing I want ask,
does it have dead spots on dial for illuminate?
no sir
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