Where are the high(er) quality ED/UHD Scope deals? Vanished?

[2L8]

Been looking since the beginning of the year for deals on discounted higher end/ tier 1 scopes with manufactures transition to new models and see little in the way of inventory available. Am I just not as connected as Odoyle 

$2k budget.

I am looking for a light weight (under 27oz) FFP mil scope 4x20x 50(ish) for my MK3. Athlon APRS1 reticle is what I'm use to.

All opinions are welcome and thank you.

Patrick

 

[Cloudrider]

Pretty much the specs is was looking for, ended up settling for the Element Nexus. I almost went Tract Toric, but its heavier weight tip the scale for me. For 2k, you might consider the Nightforce NX8 2.5-20×50..

 

[Redick]

The Athlon Cronos is a good option 

 

[Cloudrider]

The Athlon Cronos is a good option

Great option! Really like mine, but its no where near 27oz.

 

[JWilson]

Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm M5C3 Matte TMR 173296

I don’t know the min parallax though.

 

[PumaCarl]

Look for a used March in the classifieds.

 

[B]

What about this guy https://www.eurooptic.com/NF-NX8-2-5-20x50-F2-1-MRAD-MIL-CF2-Like-New-Demo-Riflescope-C638.aspx?

I'm looking for new scope for my Maveric compact so probably teat's the one I gonna get.

If you don't like refurbs It's still in you budget, I own he's bigger brother and I'm very happy!

B

 

[ctshooter]

@B - just note the NX8 you linked is an F2 which is the SFP version, the F1's are the FFP. Only mentioning as I just learned that a few days ago when I was looking at the same demo scopes Eurooptic has posted.

 

[B]

@B - just note the NX8 you linked is an F2 which is the SFP version, the F1's are the FFP. Only mentioning as I just learned that a few days ago when I was looking at the same demo scopes Eurooptic has posted.

Good catch , didn't know they make them in SFP.

Thanks!

 

[ctshooter]

Sure thing, B. I didn't either. I got a NX8 4-32 as my first really high end scope shortly after it was released. I saw the F2 a few days ago, looked at my scope that read F1 and was scratching my head if it was a second version or something. Had to hit the Nightforce website to see what was up. 

I don't know about getting another NX8 4-32, but I'm definitely considering a showroom demo of the 2.5-20x with either the Mil-XT or Tremors3 reticle. Love the Mil-XT in my 4-32. I can't quite figure out the Tremor3 reticle - there's a lot going on there.



BTW OP - @2L8 - your name is somewhat appropriate for this thread because you just missed a great March scope sale where you could've gotten true Tier1 glass for a great price. 

 

[steve123]

Might want to research that NF 2.5-20 over at SH before you order it. People have been complaining about it and say it didn't turn out as well as the 4-32. 

 

[ctshooter]

OP - Take a look here: https://www.eurooptic.com/demo-used-blemished-refurbished.aspx you might something you like.

 

[ctshooter]

Might want to research that NF 2.5-20 over at SH before you order it. People have been complaining about it and say it didn't turn out as well as the 4-32.

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll check that out.

 

[Odoyle]

I just got a Nightforce NX8 4-32x it's pretty heavy for what you seek like 28-29 oz or so.

The March F 3-24x is a lot lighter especially the non illuminated version (I have both). Like 20- 22 oz give or take.

 

[Odoyle]

They (March F 3-24x52) go for $1200 used based on the most recent one which sold really quickly only a few weeks ago listed on AGN classifieds.

 

[ctshooter]

I just got a Nightforce NX8 4-32x it's pretty heavy for what you seek like 28-29 oz or so.

The March F 3-24x is a lot lighter especially the non illuminated version (I have both). Like 20- 22 oz give or take.

I know you're super critical of scopes. I'm curious what you think of the glass. I am very happy with edge to edge clearness. I've notice it starts to darken around 24x, but even up to 32x the reticle and target are crystal clear in mine. The reticle can be thin at 4x, but if you turn on the illumination you get a very usable cross.

 

[Odoyle]

The weather has not been good enough to give it a good test yet.

Upon initial quickie test under less than ideal conditions it does get noticibly dim shy of 30x however it's really clear all the way to 32x (not in ideal conditions though).

The Factory Nightforce BOX it came in is crazy HUGE like a 100mm spotting scope box.

 

[Smok3y]

I don’t think you will get Tier1 for $2000 and under. There are not a lot of really nice scopes in that price range but not many in lightweight.

For lightweight, the NX8 is nice, and as Steve says, most people say stick to 4-32. The March Odoyle mentioned would definitely be another option with the 52 objective, but I’ve never owned one. I would probably own another NX8 4-32 (I purchased for same reasons as you are asking), and I probably would have liked it more if I had not owned the ATACR directly before it. It is very nice, but I would purchase other cheaper scopes first if weight was not a deal breaker. 

 

[Odoyle]

The March scopes have an overall edge in glass and are generally lighter than Nightforce if that matters.

 

[67rschev]

SWFA make a few with close in parallax with HD glass that can be found under a K used. Also own a Meopta Optica 6 FFP with ED glass and 25 yard parallax for under a K