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SHV vs NXS
« on: October 03, 2016, 01:02:23 PM »
Has anyone compared the glass side by side?  how much of a difference is there?

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Re: SHV vs NXS
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2016, 01:46:06 PM »
I didn't have them side-by-side, but the glass in both are great, the concern I had with the SHV was eye relief. It just seemed like I was too close to the scope for a full field of view and worried that my 300RUM might be giving me a bit of scope bite. Different caliber or just from one guy to the next that might not be a concern.
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Re: SHV vs NXS
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2016, 12:45:48 PM »
I have a NXS 5.5-22x50 and a SHV 4-14X56.  The optical quality is the same.  The main difference is in the turret design.  Both turret designs are absolutely reliable and repeatable though. 
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Re: SHV vs NXS
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2016, 12:47:59 PM »
I have a NXS 5.5-22x50 and a SHV 4-14X56.  The optical quality is the same.  The main difference is in the turret design.  Both turret designs are absolutely reliable and repeatable though.

Thank you Canine,  would a kenton turret on an SHV make a difference?

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Re: SHV vs NXS
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2016, 01:37:44 PM »
I wouldn't mess with it. I like the SHV turrets just fine..especially for a field hunting rig. If you really want exposed turrets i'd just save up for a NXS and be done with it. 
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Re: SHV vs NXS
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2016, 03:25:46 PM »
Thinking of that shv 4-14 for my AR 6.5 build .thoughts?

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Re: SHV vs NXS
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2016, 04:25:27 PM »
Like canine said same glass between shv and nxs..  I have the shv and I love the scope and plan on picking another up when I find a deal...

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Re: SHV vs NXS
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2016, 09:05:16 PM »
Thinking of that shv 4-14 for my AR 6.5 build .thoughts?

For an AR build I'd take a hard look at the SHV 4-14x50 FFP with the exposed elevation turret.  This may be the next scope I pick up.  It's going to be a while though...mama caught a glimpse inside my gun safe the other day and then started talking about all the new jewelry she'd like to have...which I took to be a not so subtle hint that I should spend some money on her...so I'll just have to dream about my next project for a while.
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Re: SHV vs NXS
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2016, 07:34:15 AM »
Thinking of that shv 4-14 for my AR 6.5 build .thoughts?

For an AR build I'd take a hard look at the SHV 4-14x50 FFP with the exposed elevation turret.  This may be the next scope I pick up.  It's going to be a while though...mama caught a glimpse inside my gun safe the other day and then started talking about all the new jewelry she'd like to have...which I took to be a not so subtle hint that I should spend some money on her...so I'll just have to dream about my next project for a while.
Yeah I kinda wanted a 50mm objective as opposed to the 56mm . I just want a fairly  simple reticle too and like the illuminated one . Mainly gonna be for plinking ,yokes and maybe deer.

 


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