Favorite mtn rifle scope under 2k

[Fetty Wapiti]

I’m not sure “bomb proof” and Maven RSx are synonymous

Maven RS.5 4-24x50mm SFP mil/mil Field Evaluation

Maven RS.5 4-24x5mm, field eval. This scope was handed to me from Ryan Avery for an evaluation. The baseline 30 round group with this lot of ammunition was 1.37” at 100 yards. The scope and weight- Turrets: Elevation turret is exposed, revolution indicated, 10 mils per rev, zero...

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Sounds like a lemon. Never been behind an rs5, but have yet to ever lose zero on my rs2. Maybe luck, but it has sure been good to me. I generally avoid turrets on any hunting rig. I can't see the point of the added weight and clumsy nature of turrets.

 

[SDHNTR]

Sounds like a lemon. Never been behind an rs5, but have yet to ever lose zero on my rs2. Maybe luck, but it has sure been good to me. I generally avoid turrets on any hunting rig. I can't see the point of the added weight and clumsy nature of turrets.

I used to think this way. Then I tried it. I can’t imagine a hunting rifle without usable and dependable turrets now. And it definitely wouldn’t be a Maven.

 

[Fetty Wapiti]

I used to think this way. Then I tried it. I can’t imagine a hunting rifle without usable and dependable turrets now. And it definitely wouldn’t be a Maven.

Interesting. We all have our own opinions and such, it makes things more fun. I couldn't be in a more different boat. Just can't think of a single hunting situation where I need turrets. That being said I get more range time than most and spend too much time in the field. Longest shot I have ever taken was 460 on a mtn. goat and I never plan on shooting further. Except in comps of course, but I did away with rangefinders and other gadgets long ago as well.