Maven RS.5 - low light performance?

[ghott]

I’m in the market for a nice SFP optic for a hunting rifle. I came across the Maven RS.5 4-24x50 - which is priced great compared to some other optics I’m looking at. Curious to know how its low light performance is compared to some other popular offerings? I do a lot of open field evening hunts - so I really prefer an optic with good low light performance. My other rifles wear a Leupold VX6-HD, Zeiss v6, and NF ATACR - which are all great in low light - but also a good bit more expensive that the Maven RS.5. I also have a couple pair of Maven binos and really like them for their price point.

Full list of optics I’m looking at for this rifle are:
Maven RS.5 4-24x50 SFP
NF NX8 4-32x50 SFP (may step up to ATACR 4-16x50)
Leupold VX6HD 3-18x50 SFP
Swaro z5i 5-25x52 SFP

Thanks for any insight

 

[KenLee]

The Maven illumination bleeds out a little to my eyes and anything over 15-18x magnification seems a waste to me. I was unimpressed enough to hand the rifle/scope back to the owner at 20 minutes past sunset because I wanted my Leica back. It was a moonless evening.
Also this Maven failed Form's drop test.

 

[ghott]

The Maven illumination bleeds out a little to my eyes and anything over 15-18x magnification seems a waste to me. I was unimpressed enough to hand the rifle/scope back to the owner at 20 minutes past sunset because I wanted my Leica back. It was a moonless evening.
Also this Maven failed Form's drop test.

Appreciate the feedback! I looked a bit at the Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i - but haven’t been able to get my hands on one in person. Would be curious to know how these do in low light as well if anyone has experience.

 

[sdupontjr]

If low light is what your after, schmidt bender Polar T96 is king. I have a dedicated tikka 308 that is my low light setup with a SB Polar 4-16x56. I could easily go to jail for shooting pass legal light.

 

[KenLee]

Appreciate the feedback! I looked a bit at the Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i - but haven’t been able to get my hands on one in person. Would be curious to know how these do in low light as well if anyone has experience.

For the price, I doubt you'd beat the ones on clearance at eurooptic.
Accupoint 56mm is close and I like it's reticle more. Only 10x magnification on the $700 Accupoint 56mm though.

As said above, if you are going to spend $3 grand , get the Polar. For a grand, Accupoints or Amplus.
I really appreciate my Magnus i 2.4-16x56 but it's bo longer available in the US.

I'm not paying big $ for any nightforce or leupold.

 

[sdupontjr]

^^^ this. Should have elaborated more. I also have a 2.5-10x56 accupoint that my son now sports on his R700. But as KenLee mentioned, if your willing to spend big $$$, it's a no brainer.

 

[kickemall]

Sent you a pm.

 

[ghott]

If low light is what your after, schmidt bender Polar T96 is king. I have a dedicated tikka 308 that is my low light setup with a SB Polar 4-16x56. I could easily go to jail for shooting pass legal light.
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The price tag and 56mm objective will likely put this one out of the question. I’ll keep my eyes peeled in the classifieds for one tho. Appreciate the input!

For the price, I doubt you'd beat the ones on clearance at eurooptic.
Accupoint 56mm is close and I like it's reticle more. Only 10x magnification on the $700 Accupoint 56mm though.

As said above, if you are going to spend $3 grand , get the Polar. For a grand, Accupoints or Amplus.
I really appreciate my Magnus i 2.4-16x56 but it's bo longer available in the US.

I'm not paying big $ for any nightforce or leupold.

I’d prefer to stay with a 50mm or smaller objective if possible. Do you have any experience with the Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i by chance? That foot print is closer to what I’d prefer.

 

[KenLee]

The price tag and 56mm objective will likely put this one out of the question. I’ll keep my eyes peeled in the classifieds for one tho. Appreciate the input!



I’d prefer to stay with a 50mm or smaller objective if possible. Do you have any experience with the Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i by chance? That foot print is closer to what I’d prefer.

I don't with the amplus 50mm. I'm sure it's great in low light.
I have a 6 yr old leica er5 4-20x50 that's nice. Probably close to same in low light

 

[elkguide]

I've only used an RS.5 for a year and have had no issues with it. It isn't as good as the Swarovskis that I have at dark thirty but for the price I think that it's a great option. I like the cross hair as it isn't as busy as many are today. I would/will buy another.

 

[Mtank79]

I don't with the amplus 50mm. I'm sure it's great in low light.
I have a 6 yr old leica er5 4-20x50 that's nice. Probably close to same in low light

I have a er5 4x20x50 as well & really like it. I also have a vx5hd 3x15x56 & I prefer it ever so slightly to the er5. For me personally I slightly prefer the vx5 over the er5.

 

[Mtank79]

I’m in the market for a nice SFP optic for a hunting rifle. I came across the Maven RS.5 4-24x50 - which is priced great compared to some other optics I’m looking at. Curious to know how its low light performance is compared to some other popular offerings? I do a lot of open field evening hunts - so I really prefer an optic with good low light performance. My other rifles wear a Leupold VX6-HD, Zeiss v6, and NF ATACR - which are all great in low light - but also a good bit more expensive that the Maven RS.5. I also have a couple pair of Maven binos and really like them for their price point.

Full list of optics I’m looking at for this rifle are:
Maven RS.5 4-24x50 SFP
NF NX8 4-32x50 SFP (may step up to ATACR 4-16x50)
Leupold VX6HD 3-18x50 SFP
Swaro z5i 5-25x52 SFP

Thanks for any insight

Your list & my current list are almost identical with the only difference I have the tenmile

I’m in the market for a nice SFP optic for a hunting rifle. I came across the Maven RS.5 4-24x50 - which is priced great compared to some other optics I’m looking at. Curious to know how its low light performance is compared to some other popular offerings? I do a lot of open field evening hunts - so I really prefer an optic with good low light performance. My other rifles wear a Leupold VX6-HD, Zeiss v6, and NF ATACR - which are all great in low light - but also a good bit more expensive that the Maven RS.5. I also have a couple pair of Maven binos and really like them for their price point.

Full list of optics I’m looking at for this rifle are:
Maven RS.5 4-24x50 SFP
NF NX8 4-32x50 SFP (may step up to ATACR 4-16x50)
Leupold VX6HD 3-18x50 SFP
Swaro z5i 5-25x52 SFP

Thanks for any insight

Your list & my current list are almost identical with the only difference I have the tenmile hx 5x25x50 instead of the swaro.

 

[ghott]

I ended up picking up a used Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i for a good price to try. My eyes like it so far at the range. Hoping it does well on evening field hunts - will find out next month

 

[Mtank79]

I ended up picking up a used Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i for a good price to try. My eyes like it so far at the range. Hoping it does well on evening field hunts - will find out next month

Have you got to play with the Leica much? I noticed that eurooptics have a couple of the s&b polars marked way down. 3x12x54 for like $1800.

For the price, I doubt you'd beat the ones on clearance at eurooptic.
Accupoint 56mm is close and I like it's reticle more. Only 10x magnification on the $700 Accupoint 56mm though.

As said above, if you are going to spend $3 grand , get the Polar. For a grand, Accupoints or Amplus.
I really appreciate my Magnus i 2.4-16x56 but it's bo longer available in the US.

I'm not paying big $ for any nightforce or leupold.

Those 2x10s for $700 are tempting , I had also been looking at the 3x18 & 4x24 versions but you add 7 oz of weight & a minimum of $300.

 

[ghott]

Have you got to play with the Leica much? I noticed that eurooptics have a couple of the s&b polars marked way down. 3x12x54 for like $1800.

15 days until WV rifle opener and I'll be carrying the rifle that wears the Leica for that whole week. Will report back (if I remember) afterwards.

 

[ghott]

Carried the rifle that wears the Leica AMPLUS 6 this week. It’s a great scope and I’ll be keeping it for sure. Low light performance, to my eye is significantly better than some of my other scopes (Meopta Optika6 and Vortex Viper both in 50mm). It’s not quite as good in low light as the Leupold VX6HD or NF ATACR to my eyes.