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Rifle scope choices??
Mtnwalker:
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--- Quote from: Mtnwalker on March 08, 2024, 08:45:12 AM ---Those guys are doing everbody a favor with that testing. They've already got scope mfg's reaching out to them to test products before release now, hopefully some other big names will be forced to step up their reliability as a result
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Agreed, the Maven RS1.2 story is a good testament. I do think too many take is as gospel and don't test their own systems, but that seems to be changing. There are other variable within the system beyond just the scope being able to maintain its zero.
I know my system shifts based on having to rezero it a couple times but I haven't seen any major shifts, just an MOA or two. That's why I want to do some more controlled testing to see if it's the scope or rings.
I'll be considering the NF SHV 4-14x50 FFP or Trijicon Tenmile HX 3-18x44 FFP if I do need to replace it. Maybe the Maven RS1.2 if I can convince myself that 10x max power is enough. I need to practice a lot more to get comfortable shooting longer distances at lower power.
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the new maven is quite literally trijicon 10 mile guts with a bit better reticle. My opinion on reticles is just learn the one you have and it's not really a big deal.
I don't think you'll have an issue with 10x personally. My .223 trainer has a fixed 10x and there's no issue spanking plates out to 805 yards (farthest plate My range has). Too much magnification, especially in a SFP can definitely be a hindrance in hunting applications. Especially when hunting solo where spotting impacts is so important :twocents:
My vote is always NF first.
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For me this seems to differ by scope too. I have no problem shooting past a grand on 10-12x with the NX8, where as the Zeiss I feel like I have to turn up to 20x for a comparable sight picture. :dunno:
pickardjw:
--- Quote from: Karl Blanchard on March 08, 2024, 09:13:35 AM ---the new maven is quite literally trijicon 10 mile guts with a bit better reticle. My opinion on reticles is just learn the one you have and it's not really a big deal.
I don't think you'll have an issue with 10x personally. My .223 trainer has a fixed 10x and there's no issue spanking plates out to 805 yards (farthest plate My range has). Too much magnification, especially in a SFP can definitely be a hindrance in hunting applications. Especially when hunting solo where spotting impacts is so important :twocents:
My vote is always NF first.
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Good to know. Just need them to keep restocking the MIL scope! I have a feeling 10x will be fine, I just want to put a good amount of rounds down range at distance on 10x to make sure before I spend the money. Especially since I'll be buying two of whatever for my main hunting rifle and a .223 trainer as well. Currently have the mindset of increased magnification helps with the aim-small-miss-small principle, but also understand the lower magnification providing recoil control/target re-acquisition benefits among others so I'm working on it starting tomorrow. Only considering FFP since learning more about it.
cjc23:
I noticed that you've got some first focal plane options and some second focal plane options. I would choose which you want of those two and then compare from there. For instance if you want second focal plane then the zeiss you've picked is out but if you want first focal plane I would compare with the mark 4 or mark 5 from leupold instead of the vx6.
Crunchy:
--- Quote from: cjc23 on March 08, 2024, 10:30:53 AM ---I noticed that you've got some first focal plane options and some second focal plane options. I would choose which you want of those two and then compare from there. For instance if you want second focal plane then the zeiss you've picked is out but if you want first focal plane I would compare with the mark 4 or mark 5 from leupold instead of the vx6.
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Point taken. Second FP for sure. I am more familiar with the older versions of Zeiss glass.
jjhunter:
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--- Quote from: Crunchy on March 08, 2024, 09:12:25 AM ---
--- Quote from: jjhunter on March 08, 2024, 08:25:52 AM ---I got to 100% NF. I like the NX8….but still prefer the NXS with the MOAR reticle. I wish you could get it in the 4-32x in F2….it that was the case, it would be the only scope I owned.
The standard, “old school” heavy reticle MOAR.
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I’ve got one too, that’s what the box says, but it isn’t the original MOAR reticle that I talking about.
fairly certain they offer the 4-32 in F2
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My NX8 I just got yesterday is a 4-32x50 with MOAR reticle in F2
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