March 2.5-25x52 MOA review

[FURMAN]

I have been shooting the March 2.5-25x52 over the past year and will be doing a written review in the next few months. Does anyone have any specific information they would like to know or questions answered?

 

[ChrisAU]

I'd like to know how picky the parallax adjustment is compared to other scopes.

 

[jmden]

Have thought of this scope for a lightweight +P 7 WSM shooting a 195g Berger, so will be interested to see how it holds up.. 2.5-25x is really something else.

 

[wind gypsy]

Are reticle subtensions set for 25x?

 

[ChrisAU]

Are reticle subtensions set for 25x?

I believe they may make these in SFP and FFP?

 

[FURMAN]

Are reticle subtensions set for 25x?

No. They are subtended at 2 moa on 20x. They do make a 3-24 ffp.


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[wind gypsy]

No. They are subtended at 2 moa on 20x. They do make a 3-24 ffp.

Interested in your other feedback on the scope. I had a 3-24x52 ffp and have posted my thoughts about it quite a few times to share with others because it is one of my most regretted gear purchases.

The reticle deal would bother me, not sure what would be worse, having to eyeball where 20x is or needing to be @ 25x to use the reticle.

I love the form factor and turrets on those scopes and have always wondered if they would have been able to get a more user friendly model (diopter, parallax, eye box, reticle usefulness) if they gave up a chunk of the magnification range.

 

[FURMAN]

Interested in your other feedback on the scope. I had a 3-24x52 ffp and have posted my thoughts about it quite a few times to share with others because it is one of my most regretted gear purchases.

The reticle deal would bother me, not sure what would be worse, having to eyeball where 20x is or needing to be @ 25x to use the reticle.

I love the form factor and turrets on those scopes and have always wondered if they would have been able to get a more user friendly model (diopter, parallax, eye box, reticle usefulness) if they gave up a chunk of the magnification range.

It sounds like the scope was not your cup of tea. I was aware of the complaints mirroring yours prior to my purchase. I have been trying to nitpick those issues and I just can not find a problem with them. I will say I would prefer the reticle be 1 moa subtensions at 25x.

 

[wind gypsy]

The thing that was a deal breaker was that it was very difficult to get a clean/clear reticle and dial out the parallax. Maybe these issues are either improved or less detectable with a SFP setup. Maybe I just had a bad sample. Customer support when I questioned things was bad enough that it wasn't worth dealing with the scope any more. I know they have since changed importers and U.S. representation.

Eye box was fine for me. Reticle was mediocre but usable. Glass was good but wasn't overly impressive over 20x. Size, weight, turrets were fantastic.

 

[FURMAN]

The thing that was a deal breaker was that it was very difficult to get a clean/clear reticle and dial out the parallax. Maybe these issues are either improved or less detectable with a SFP setup. Maybe I just had a bad sample. Customer support when I questioned things was bad enough that it wasn't worth dealing with the scope any more. I know they have since changed importers and U.S. representation.

Eye box was fine for me. Reticle was mediocre but usable. Glass was good but wasn't overly impressive over 20x. Size, weight, turrets were fantastic.

Yes, they have changed US dealers a few times. I have read very little about the FFP version. They also used to use a different MIL standard in the early versions that led some to believe they would not track correctly.

 

[28bang]

best scope for hunting there is. Nothing like it. Parallax is one of my favorite features of the scope. Fast and easy to clear up. I’m going to buy another one here soon. It’s hard to want to buy anything else now

 

[JD5521]

These Subtend at three different magnification levels don’t they? 5, 10 and 20?

 

[gledeasy]

I have the FFP in the 42mm objective. I've never really had a problem with the eye box. Granted free handing it, it wasn't as forgiving as others but once mounted on the rifle there hasn't been an issue. I will admit the parallax is different. And what I mean about that is you do have to adjust it more. Not that it's hard to do, but something you don't necessarily have to do as much with others.

It's a pretty awesome scope IMO. I'm curious to see how the new NX8 compares as NF is my brand of choice.

 

[Justin Crossley]

best scope for hunting there is. Nothing like it. Parallax is one of my favorite features of the scope. Fast and easy to clear up. I’m going to buy another one here soon. It’s hard to want to buy anything else now

Have you tried the Swaro X5? If these March scopes are better, I will be trying one. I feel the Swaro X5 is one of the best long range hunting scopes available.

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[FURMAN]

Have you tried the Swaro X5? If these March scopes are better, I will be trying one. I feel the Swaro X5 is one of the best long range hunting scopes available.

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The glass is not as good in low light but on par in the middle of the day and handles glare better. Overall I prefer the March.

 

[FURMAN]

These Subtend at three different magnification levels don’t they? 5, 10 and 20?

Mathematically this is correct. IMO scopes should subtend at max power.

 

[JD5521]

Mathematically this is correct. IMO scopes should subtend at max power.

I agree with you. Anxious to see your review as I’ve been looking at this same scope for a magnum build.

 

[28bang]

Have you tried the Swaro X5? If these March scopes are better, I will be trying one. I feel the Swaro X5 is one of the best long range hunting scopes available.

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Yes I have and I prefer the March. Rfurman tested the low light. I take his word for it. But everything else is in my opinion better.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Ryan's review is complete. If you're looking for a lighter weight long range scope, this is a must read article.

March 2.5-25x52 Riflescope Review

 

[JD5521]

Well... I’m sold Ryan! Thank you for a great write up and review. I will be ordering one of these shortly for a build I currently have in process.