Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44 new model

[Dobermann]

In terms of dropping ... I have one mounted on a rifle that I was doing a touch-up paint job to a couple of days ago. Long story short, rifle and scope fell about 2 feet onto bare concrete.

I hadn't had the chance to zero it yet, so can't tell you if it retained zero - but will test functionality over the coming months and report back here if there are any issues.

 

[Nine Banger]

In terms of dropping ... I have one mounted on a rifle that I was doing a touch-up paint job to a couple of days ago. Long story short, rifle and scope fell about 2 feet onto bare concrete.

I hadn't had the chance to zero it yet, so can't tell you if it retained zero - but will test functionality over the coming months and report back here if there are any issues.

Scope Zero Check Thread

I got to thinking that a thread for posting zero checks would be awesome. It could end up being a great collection of data/information. I'm thinking everyone posts a target whenever they check zero along with notes about shooting conditions and what the rifle has been through since the last...

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[mxgsfmdpx]

If it makes you feel better, I’ve had VX6’s and Mark 5’s with the push button zero lock, and had those still unlock while carrying them and have them click several times before I saw it.

I think the “lift turret to dial” is the best system for sure.

I’ll take the scopes reliability so far any day.

The lift and push button styles would help although another potential failure point I suppose.

It’s likely not common and just me letting them bounce around the back seat is all. Need to get better about double checking when it gets pulled out for a shot.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I don’t understand why every scope doesn’t have a locking elevation turret and capped windage turret.

I would also set these as hard requirements on a personal scope design.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Not sure if it’s my elevation turret loosening up with use on a couple of these, but I’ve noticed that every so often my scopes have been “dialing themselves” a couple clicks or so.

Last week I missed a coyote clean over his back at 340 yards using the reticle as hold over on my .243. Not to sound like an arrogant ass but that’s not a shot I miss often… Turns out the elevation turret had spun 3 or 4 clicks up on its own riding in the backseat of my jeep.

This happened on one of my 223s as well. I’m a bit frustrated with the lack of having to push or pull the knob in order to dial it.

Have any of you tried some tape that would hold it in place but not stop you from dialing, just with a bit more force?

I just took one out of the box and mounted it.
I feel like the turret spins easily compared to other scopes I’ve owned.

 

[35WhelenAI]

As a thought, not anything more... could other scopes that are drop tested be dialed up a few clicks and back to zero and show better results? Seems Scopes that passed drop test, have turrets changing position as information is being shared. No different than dialing a scope that doesn't retain zero when not touching a thing up a few clicks and back to zero to see if it improves the performance. As a thought, maybe give that a try for Scopes that aren't passing "the test", dial them up and dial them back and see if the results are different.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

The scopes are already tested for this during field evaluation.

The turrets on a couple of mine changing position is due to the design and something “happening” not something that needs to be evaluated in a test other than stating “this may also happen on your scope”

You’re overthinking this. Or maybe I’m not reading what you’re after correctly?

As a thought, not anything more... could other scopes that are drop tested be dialed up a few clicks and back to zero and show better results? Seems Scopes that passed drop test, have turrets changing position as information is being shared. No different than dialing a scope that doesn't retain zero when not touching a thing up a few clicks and back to zero to see if it improves the performance. As a thought, maybe give that a try for Scopes that aren't passing "the test", dial them up and dial them back and see if the results are different.

 

[Formidilosus]

Not sure if it’s my elevation turret loosening up with use on a couple of these, but I’ve noticed that every so often my scopes have been “dialing themselves” a couple clicks or so.

Last week I missed a coyote clean over his back at 340 yards using the reticle as hold over on my .243. Not to sound like an arrogant ass but that’s not a shot I miss often… Turns out the elevation turret had spun 3 or 4 clicks up on its own riding in the backseat of my jeep.

This happened on one of my 223s as well. I’m a bit frustrated with the lack of having to push or pull the knob in order to dial it.

Have any of you tried some tape that would hold it in place but not stop you from dialing, just with a bit more force?

It seems to be because the checkering on the turret is so aggressive. Yes the turrets spin easier than some, but it’s the aggressive checkering that drags on things that is causing it.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

The knurling is quite aggressive and this makes sense. Have you seen similar behavior and if so, have you found a remedy other than being more diligent in checking?

It seems to be because the checkering on the turret is so aggressive. Yes the turrets spin easier than some, but it’s the aggressive checkering that drags on things that is causing it.

 

[35WhelenAI]

Very good, sounds like a plausible explanation for folks having to check the turret to be sure it hasn't rotated.

 

[NSI]

Not to be glib, but this is simply a built-in consequence for skipping a step in the shot process (check elevation). I prefer my ATACR and RS.6 turrets too, but this is workable and not at all comparable to scopes which insidiously lose zero WHEN THE TURRET SAYS ZERO.

-J

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Not to be glib, but this is simply a built-in consequence for skipping a step in the shot process (check elevation). I prefer my ATACR and RS.6 turrets too, but this is workable and not at all comparable to scopes which insidiously lose zero WHEN THE TURRET SAYS ZERO.

-J

You’re correct. This was a jump out of Jeep, grab rifle off back seat, sit down in front of Jeep on canal road, range coyote, bark at coyote, let it rip.

Happened in seconds and was for sure user error not checking the RTZ.

 

[Formidilosus]

The knurling is quite aggressive and this makes sense. Have you seen similar behavior and if so, have you found a remedy other than being more diligent in checking?

Oh yeah. Riding in the back seat with Al manner of gear under, beside and over them- they’ll turn. Taping the checkering would help if not eliminate it completely. I check the turret every time I pick the rifle up as apart of a conditioned response, so it has caused no issues so far.

 

[Ucsdryder]

You’re correct. This was a jump out of Jeep, grab rifle off back seat, sit down in front of Jeep on canal road, range coyote, bark at coyote, let it rip.

Happened in seconds and was for sure user error not checking the R

I’m with you on this one. 200 yards and in, there’s a high likelihood that I’m not going to through the checklist on an aware animal. There’s a reason I walk around at low power with 200 yard parallax. I want to point and shoot.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

It seems to be because the checkering on the turret is so aggressive. Yes the turrets spin easier than some, but it’s the aggressive checkering that drags on things that is causing it.

It seems to be because the checkering on the turret is so aggressive. Yes the turrets spin easier than some, but it’s the aggressive checkering that drags on things that is causing it.

The knurling on nightforce and trijicon are just as aggressive if not more so. The flaw is how easy they are to spin.

 

[Formidilosus]

The knurling on nightforce and trijicon are just as aggressive if not more so. The flaw is how easy they are to spin.

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The nurling on Trijicon’s and NF’s are not remotely as sharp and grabby as the Maven. The Maven’s have the most sharp and aggressive checkering of any scope I have seen.

 

[T_Widdy]

The knurling is quite aggressive and this makes sense. Have you seen similar behavior and if so, have you found a remedy other than being more diligent in checking?

I used the neoprene cover they come with hunting this year and had mine spin from that cover I think. Ditched the cover and bought flip up scope caps for them now.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

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The nurling on Trijicon’s and NF’s are not remotely as sharp and grabby as the Maven. The Maven’s have the most sharp and aggressive checkering of any scope I have seen.

Maybe, I’ll have to go play with my maven turrets some more. The knurling design is different, but the nightforce stick out further and seem to give more opportunity to catch on something. I only have one maven though. I don’t like it and will be selling it to a friend. I have 1 NXS, 2 NX8s and 3 tenmiles.

Either way, the flaw is still how easy the turret spins on the maven. Aggressive knurling shouldnt be a bad thing.

 

[35WhelenAI]

I used the neoprene cover they come with hunting this year and had mine spin from that cover I think. Ditched the cover and bought flip up scope caps for them now.

How does neoprene cover on a turret have to do with flip up scope caps?

 

[T_Widdy]

How does neoprene cover on a turret have to do with flip up scope caps?

That cover tight on the turret made it turn while the rifle was strapped to my pack moving around. Noticed it twice on one hunt. I still strap my rifle to my pack now with no neoprene cover and the turret hasn’t moved. Yet……..