wilkup
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Good to know about the comparison between the SHV and Maven. I had a SHV 3-10 back in the day that I let get away. Wasn't a back scope either.
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Backcountry 3-15x optic?
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wilkup
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Is there anything you'd recommend within the ~$1000 range, ~20oz, 3-15x?
wilkup
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Interesting. With the Maven being basically the same price, what features pushed you away from S&B?
I'd part with my vx6-hd 2-12 x42 for $1250. Killed my first elk with it at 15 yards
Luckyshot7
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This is my thread, the Schmidt comes up at post #17 and hopefully explains better than me reposting here
ATACR vs Maven vs Tenmile vs LRHS2 vs MK5HD
Optical comparison of Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42 Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44 Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44 Bushnell LRHS2 4.5-18x44 Leupold MK5HD 3.6-18x44 I also had a mk4 12-40 spotting scope and an SWFA 10x42 on hand that I included as a reference I used this resolution chart: Scoring was...
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People have their likes and dislikes. Lots of subjective things about scopes.
I have no beef with NF, they are good scopes and I wouldnt turn anyone away from them. My limited experience with SHV's and NX8's was that they are fine but nothing earth shattering optically (nothing really is under $1500).
So to me the Maven punches way above its price class (so does the Bushnell LRHS2, those are very special IMO). Best thing you can do is compare stuff side-by-side
How often do you dial and how far do you shoot? I love the Reticle in the Razor LHT for black bears and everything else I typically shoot out to 400 yards. The lit dot is the perfect size and shows up great on a black bear at last light without washing the whole FOV in red. It has also dialed up and down for 4 years just fine. I do not shoot PRS or anything like that so I don't spin it til it's hot so there is that. I have also hunted it in 4 states from sea level to 12K, 80 degrees to minus 15 and it still runs great. Maybe I just got lucky and got the only LHT that hasn't failed. It could also be I'm just too hick stupid to recognize junk when I see it.
Possibly consider the SWFA 3-15 Gen 2.
Hand Skills
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Roger that
What other options are out there that land in the ~$1000 and <20oz range?
I also want no more than 3x on the low end and would prefer over 12x on top but would be willing to make concessions for top end magnification if price and weight still landed within my needs.
I have been on this quest for several years... still havent found the perfect scope, but so far my 'keepers' are;
Lrhs 3-12
Lrts 4.5-18
Klassik 3-12x50 ASV
Nxs 2.5-10x32
My advice? Try to find a used Bushnell LRHS 3-12x44. Only gripe; they seem slightly overweight, but that *might* just be the cost of reliability... will come in under budget (if you can find one).
Klassik will meet your weight requirement, but even used comes in slightly over budget. Gripes; these have limited elevation travel and fixed parallax.
I find it ironic that the Klassic is the only model on my list still in production, and yet it is oldest design of all
Good luck in your quest!
They do still make the NXS 2.5-10x42 which may be my favorite hunting scope of all time. Just no FFP or cool reticle options of the 32.I have been on this quest for several years... still havent found the perfect scope, but so far my 'keepers' are;
Lrhs 3-12
Lrts 4.5-18
Klassik 3-12x50 ASV
Nxs 2.5-10x32
My advice? Try to find a used Bushnell LRHS 3-12x44. Only gripe; they seem slightly overweight, but that *might* just be the cost of reliability... will come in under budget (if you can find one).
Klassik will meet your weight requirement, but even used comes in slightly over budget. Gripes; these have limited elevation travel and fixed parallax.
I find it ironic that the Klassic is the only model on my list still in production, and yet it is oldest design of all
Good luck in your quest!
wilkup
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I missed my shot at a LRHS a few years back. They are in the heavier side of my wants though.I have been on this quest for several years... still havent found the perfect scope, but so far my 'keepers' are;
Lrhs 3-12
Lrts 4.5-18
Klassik 3-12x50 ASV
Nxs 2.5-10x32
My advice? Try to find a used Bushnell LRHS 3-12x44. Only gripe; they seem slightly overweight, but that *might* just be the cost of reliability... will come in under budget (if you can find one).
Klassik will meet your weight requirement, but even used comes in slightly over budget. Gripes; these have limited elevation travel and fixed parallax.
I find it ironic that the Klassic is the only model on my list still in production, and yet it is oldest design of all
Good luck in your quest!
wilkup
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Helpful. Thank you.
I have a Trijicon Tenmile HX 5-25×50, Credo HX 2.5-15x42 as well as a NF SHV 5x20x56. They are all pretty similar optically and are tough as nails. They all track and return to zero well. I have had the Vortex LHT but sold it once I saw a Trijicon. The LHT was good optically but to me, everything else wasn't up to par compared to my NF, so I sold it for the Tenmile HX. The LHT turrets felt mushy, power ring was hard AF to turn and I always had problems with the illumination button. You can get a Credo for under 1k. I am thinking about selling or trading my Tenmile for another Trijicon or NF. Because like you, 25x is a little much. Between 14-20x seems to be the sweet spot for me. I would go with a Trijicon or NF.
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wilkup
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I'd forgotten about Trijicon… that Credo is very interesting!
FireFlyFishing
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For Sale - Vortex razor HD LHT 3-15x42
As title says. I bought it this last summer. Only mounted never hunted with it. Still has coupon for free turret. No ring marks. $800 shipped.
