07-30-2011, 05:34 AM
I have had a Nightforce 3.5x15 for the last two years on my Grendel. It has enough magnification to see clearly how large a deer's rack is out to about 350 yards with my eyes. That being said, I have never taken a shot with it over about 7 power. That has seemed to be the sweet spot for me. I looked at S&B, USO and Leupy before I bought the NF. All of them are great scopes, I made my selection after talking with each of the companies, in person at SHOT. The level of customer service from NF has been second to none. You can get them on the phone, you can talk to them in person, at least at SHOT and they are happy to give you the time of day. Leupy was second place in all of the above, they just didn't have the scope I wanted at that time. I highly recommend the NF. I have looked through the Vipers, during the day, but never at low light. They seem like a quality piece of kit.
Don't be afraid to go with a lower power range. I went from a 6.5x20 down to were I am now, no regrets. No doubt USO makes some good gear, they just don't have a great personality. Just my .02.
Don't be afraid to go with a lower power range. I went from a 6.5x20 down to were I am now, no regrets. No doubt USO makes some good gear, they just don't have a great personality. Just my .02.