FFP Mil hunting scope options

[Mbell91]

Hey there im new to the thread but I was hoping to get some feedback on good FFP MiL hunting scopes.

This scope will be setting on a PH3 7prc, and will be used for elk hunting in the northwest. I will be packing it in wooded mountain terrain with clear cuts and shooting from 100 to 700yds. 700 is obviously a risky shot but I would like the option.

I would like something between a 3.5 or 4 on the low end and 16 to 25 high end, around 30oz, would prefer under but I know that difficult to find. This is a forever scope so im willing to spend NF money but not TT money. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Matt5266]

Check out the Maven

RS1.2 - 2.5-15x44 FFP or a Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44​

Maven is one of the favorites here

 

[Mbell91]

Check out the Maven

RS1.2 - 2.5-15x44 FFP or a Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44​

Maven is one of the favorites here

awesome thank you! Are both of these decently sturdy and track well if I did take a spill on the mountain? Im hoping that wont be the case but you never know.

 

[Matt5266]

Yes, Form and others have drop tested many scopes. These 2 along with others have passed. There's other good options as well. These are just 2 of the good ones that are ffp and mils.

 

[LongWayAround]

Rifle Scope Field Evaluations

rokslide.com

 

[Mike D Texas]

My choices would be:

4-16x44 ATACR F1 MIL-R
3–15x42 SWFA Gen 2 Milquad
Maven RS 1.2 2.5-15 MIL

 

[Mbell91]

My choices would be:

4-16x44 ATACR F1 MIL-R
3–15x42 SWFA Gen 2 Milquad
Maven RS 1.2 2.5-15 MIL

the Atacr was my first pick, but I have heard mixed reviews on CS, not that I would need it on a NF but it was still a concern. thank you for the suggestions.

 

[CuseHunter]

I really like the Steiner Hx6i line. Really nice quality and fits what you're looking for.

 

[JGRaider]

NF reticles suck for hunting IMO. I'd personally find a good, used LRHSi and never look back.

 

[RifleDisciple]

Isn't the Gen 2 Bushnell LRHS 4.5-18 still available new? If not I see them often here on the forums for under $900.

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Isn't the Gen 2 Bushnell LRHS 4.5-18 still available new? If not I see them often here on the forums for under $900.

It is???

 

[RifleDisciple]

It is???

Bushnell LRHS-2 4.5-18 x 44 G2H reticle | G.A. Precision

New feautures for LRHS2

www.gaprecision.net

 

[SloppyJ]

You cant go wrong with NF products. However, for the cost, I really like the Maven and the reticle is a bit better IMO for straight hunting purposes. I don't think you'd go wrong with a NX8 4x32, the ATACR, or the Maven. All will be rock solid.

 

[flyfisher117]

the Atacr was my first pick, but I have heard mixed reviews on CS, not that I would need it on a NF but it was still a concern. thank you for the suggestions.

Every person I know that has used NF warranty has had good luck. Not sure what exactly you are reading.

I have 2 RS1.2s and 2 SWFA 3-15. I’d take a 4-16 ATACR before both any day. I prefer the glass and feature set of the RS1.2 more than the SWFAs. I’m not 100% sold on the 3-15 SWFAs. They work and are nice enough but not a lifetime optic for me.

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Bushnell LRHS-2 4.5-18 x 44 G2H reticle | G.A. Precision

New feautures for LRHS2

www.gaprecision.net

Nice. Wish it was the illuminated model, but it will do. Was always a fan of that series.

 

[Mike D Texas]

the Atacr was my first pick, but I have heard mixed reviews on CS, not that I would need it on a NF but it was still a concern. thank you for the suggestions.

I’ve had one experience with CS on a scope I bought 2nd hand and it was excellent service. Issue with illumination fixed and well as a lens replaced due to a damaged spot in the coatings.

No cost and had it back reasonably. Even provided a new spud cloth and scope tool.

 

[Clark33]

the Atacr was my first pick, but I have heard mixed reviews on CS, not that I would need it on a NF but it was still a concern. thank you for the suggestions.

I’ve only had to use NF customer service once, it was on a used NF NX8, the previous owner way over torqued the zero stop screws. They were incredibly easy to work with and even put a fresh coating on the scope to cover up the ware marks on it.

 

[Mbell91]

You cant go wrong with NF products. However, for the cost, I really like the Maven and the reticle is a bit better IMO for straight hunting purposes. I don't think you'd go wrong with a NX8 4x32, the ATACR, or the Maven. All will be rock solid.

I have narrowed it down to either the trijicon tenmile or the Atacr. I like the reticle and weight on the tenmile more than the Atacr but from reading the forums the Atacr seems to be the gold standard in this category.

 

[Mbell91]

I’ve only had to use NF customer service once, it was on a used NF NX8, the previous owner way over torqued the zero stop screws. They were incredibly easy to work with and even put a fresh coating on the scope to cover up the ware marks on it.

I have had both sportsman and cabelas employees inform me they had issues with them, but I take their words with a grain of salt. It is reassuring that there is so many positive reviews from the community saying they are good. I want to thank everyone for their input its been a big help.

 

[Clark33]

I have had both sportsman and cabelas employees inform me they had issues with them, but I take their words with a grain of salt. It is reassuring that there is so many positive reviews from the community saying they are good. I want to thank everyone for their input its been a big help.

I would tone out anything a cabelas or sportsman’s “expert” tells you, just as a general rule.