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My first versus thread and I am excited.

Looking at a U.S. Optics SN-3 model 1.8-10x44 on their website.

Can't find where it says these are 1st or 2nd focal plane scopes. Also, not much info in general.

I am also looking at a Nightforce 2.5-10x32 NXS.

Just wondering how the two compare and wanted some feedback from anyone who has used either or both.

Thanks,

Jm

Go to the snipershide forums. Should be plenty info there. And I'd bet you'll find the general concensus favoring the US Optics scope over the nightforce.

Thanks Ackley.

There are other choices.....................

What would be a better choice over the 2 that are being ask about?

I'm all ears 300...

I want a scope with .25 MOA elevation adjustments, 2-10 power, mil-dot reticle with good glass and robust internals for about $1200-$1600.

JM

John, i'd give the Vortex viper PST a look. Save some coin to spend elsewhere.

i have owned a USO Canadian SN3 and still have a NF NXS.

good scopes, both.

For that kind of money I would check out a March, best scopes I have seen but their warranty is not that great.

NF and USO are not in same league. USO and S&B are closer to each other than NF. Think of USO as custom as they aren't made until you order. You can have it made to suit your bent...

John,

I am not a fan of US Optics scopes - not at all!!

Here's what I have or have looked at & think they are all great scopes & would fit what you're looking for:

Schmidt&Bender PMII 10x42mm = $1799*

NightForce 2.5x10x32mm = $1470

March Tactical 2.5x25x42MM (just ordered one of these 3 weeks ago, awesome glass!!)= $1900*

Zeiss Diavari FL 4-16x50(I know its pricey, but the glass is as clear as they come!!!)= $2400*

(*indicates the scopes I currently own or am waiting for)



The March Tactical scope is an awesome piece of glass - did alot of reading on these & then checked them out thoroughly at the SHOT Show - came home and ordered one - I am counting the days until this scope arrives!!

I had a USO and sold the POS. What a turd. Debris on the ret, illumination knob was so loose, it would turn on/off while shooting. It had decent glass, but I don't think they're worth the price. I'd personally would buy a PH or S&B for the price.

I currently own 3 NF's and planning more when funds are available.

These are 1/3 MOA, but the glass is outstanding and may be the best of the best as far as optical quality. These can be had for under 2000.00 if you look hard enough. Built like a tank.

S&B Summit with turrets.

US optics over NF hands down, Zeiss/hensoldt if you want the best. Premiere and S&B after that.

http://www.eurooptic.com/schmidt-bender-4-16x42-pm-ii-riflescope.aspx



dave

I owned a USO. Glass was unbelievable. In fact one day we had a NF next to it. Mirrage through the NF was like looking out into a heavy downpour of rain. Looking through the USO it was almost non-existent. But, it was big and heavy, and the eye relief was horrible. I also didnt like the ERGO and prefer side focus. I sold it and bought a SB PMII 4-16x50 lit. I dont want to bash USO, as I spoke to John the owner and he is a great guy. Funny thing to me anyway, is you never hear anyone talking about how crummy the eye relief is in USO's? I dont know if they have fixed the eye relief issue or not, as I owned mine about 5 or 6 years ago.

JimD.

Is $1600 your absolute upper limit, John? 300Mag lists some scopes that are definitely better than those two, but with a higher price tag to match. If you're willing to stretch the budget a little more, you'll likely be much happier with the March, Zeiss, Premier, S&B though.

If you aren't willing to spend the extra $, I think the Viper PST suggestion is a good one. It's at least as good as the NF, and I don't know of another tactical style scope that can match it feature for feature at anywhere close to the price.

What's your primary use intended for this scope? Knowing that will help narrow down your options.

Use would help. NF is supposedly building the end all tactical scope for introduction later this year, but it will also have the price tag to go with it. Unfortunately the pst doesn't have the robustness history NF does-- Yet.

just read some of the other posts. Best bang for the back is NF ask lowlight on sniperhide, , but the two mentioned are sort of apples oranges, Uso is ffp, and heavier/larger, best buy would be a discontinued ph swaro ffp for about 1k although it doesn't come with a mil. but then neither do the zeiss.