JB from United States, NH Public Profile

After buying a Vortex Golden Eagle and loving the 1/8 MOA adjustments, the higher magnification, and reticle, I was disappointing with the light transmission of the vortex at high magnification and noticed this Night Force for basically the same price. 18x lower max magnification but its illuminated which is a major bonus for me. Out of the box I could tell the quality was top notch, the dials have good stiff positive click adjustments, and the light transmission is great in all lighting conditions. Parallax adjustment on the objective rather than side is within reach so I don't have to get out of position and it's very smooth, not gritty like some cheaper benchrest scopes. If there is anything that I don't like or rather think could be better, it's the same thing most other reviews note. The illumination is a little to dim in bright sunlight.

I purchased this scope about 5 months ago and only just recently mounted it. The glass is very clear and it's solidly built. The ECR-1 reticle is perfect for F-Class shooting with only a 1/8 moa dot in the center horizontal an bottom verticle reticle lines that stop short of touching the center dot. At 60x I can literally choose which leg of the "X" on a MR1-FC to place my shot with not mirage. My only complaint is the light transmission at higher magnifications. For example I recently shot a 3x600 yard midday without a cloud in the sky and at 60x it seemed more like an hour before sunset. The image was still crisp, but quite dark.

Had I tried it within the first 30 days I would likely have returned it for a "Night Force Precision Illuminated Benchrest 12-42x56 NP-2DD" and saved $50. That said I really like the advantage of 60x over 42x when conditions allow it despite the poor light transmission.

Great scope at a great price. Installed on my Ruger Enhanced Precision 6.5mm Creedmoor. Excellent build quality. Very clear glass at all magnification. Works great even in low light just before sunset at 600m+