If it's the NX8 you are looking at, I would do some research. I never messed with it, but not many people have good things to say about it.I was seeing some nightforce 1-8 on gafs in the 1100-1200 range and might just say F- it and get one. Would look great on my rifle
I swear I'm not a Steiner fanboy, but if you want to up your price point, the 1-6 T6Xi is awesome. I would also look into a Trijicon Credo. Europtic has the 1-8 Credo HX on sale for $1100. The 1-6 is a few hundred less.