Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm SHR-Mil Q&A

[atmat]

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Only a small step stool now.

Good clearance for bolt throw. If I go lower in rings I’ll probably need to do some modifications to the rail. With the Triad stock pack these seem to be about right.

Mounted high and forward. You’re a strange man, friend.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Mounted high and forward. You’re a strange man, friend.

I haven’t set the eye relief yet. Just checking height.

But yes, I am strange.

 

[Formidilosus]

Update to eval thread.

 

[OldDogNewTricks]

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Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm Field Eval

This is a field evaluation of the Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm SHR-Mil reticle scope. This scope was given to me by Ryan. The baseline 30 round group with this lot of ammunition was 1.5” at 100 yards. The scope and weight- Turrets: Elevation turret is exposed, revolution indicated, 10...

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Thanks for the review and updated field reports. They can't keep up with demand because of this eval!

 

[ChrisAU]

I feel rich

 

[OldDogNewTricks]

Looks that way too...

 

[elkmeat]

@Formidilosus, I have read many of your field evals with great interest and just want to tell you that I truly appreciate the quantifiable data you provide us all with. Reports driven by data — generated by realistic use — is valuable far and beyond what opinions provide. I am grateful that I have been able to connect with the work that you do for our brotherhood.

Having said that, to totally contradict myself — possibly at the risk of coming off as fool in my first post — I would like to ask for your advice, opinion rather (foot in mouth), on the RS1.2 or ATACR 4-16 for a mid range wsm I’ve been looking forward to putting into use.

I was decidedly going to put it into service with the atacr based on criteria I feel most important, and then the rs1.2 was created and, by specifications they seem to go fairly head to head on paper (please do correct me if I’m wrong).

Criteria in order as a hunting aiming device was: reliability/repeatability/trust, efficient target acquisition (eye box, parallax), operational efficiency (controls), reticle (personal pref.), clarity/color… weight/price while not meaningless, tend to be in the backseat more less. I feel like I’m splitting hairs between the two, trade off in specs seems minimal either way. Track record in reliability seems to bode for the atacr 4-16 simply by time of service history, but introductory reliability for the rs1.2 seemingly is quite strong.

I’m hard on stuff, I must control what I can (equipment selection) to be confident that if I do my part both as a marksman and a rifle technician, my equipment will perform as it should as well. Not to put you on the spot, but if you were loading your gear knowing what you do today, what do you feel like your gut would guide you to grab?

Thanks for all the advice you’ve unbiasedly given out, it’s rare thing anymore and having the spine to do so is admirable.

 

[MidGAHunter]

@elkmeat I'm not Form so I won't speak for him but I have used the baby ATACR and the Maven RS1.2 fairly extensively (and skde by side) . The Maven SHR-Mil reticle is far and away (to me) better than any reticle NF offers. The Maven has better eye relief to my eyes. The ATACR wins with the locking elevation turret, although this has never been an issue for me. Durability of both has been fine as well.

 

[Shortschaf]

@elkmeat I'm not Form so I won't speak for him but I have used the baby ATACR and the Maven RS1.2 fairly extensively (and skde by side) . The Maven SHR-Mil reticle is far and away (to me) better than any reticle NF offers. The Maven has better eye relief to my eyes. The ATACR wins with the locking elevation turret, although this has never been an issue for me. Durability of both has been fine as well.

What about glass quality between the two?
Have used the ATACR, have never even seen a Maven

 

[MidGAHunter]

What about glass quality between the two?
Have used the ATACR, have never even seen a Maven

To my eyes the ATACR is maybe slightly better but not enough to sway me either direction. There's nothing I can identify at any light (low light included) with the ATACR that I can't with the Maven.

 

[elkmeat]

@elkmeat I'm not Form so I won't speak for him but I have used the baby ATACR and the Maven RS1.2 fairly extensively (and skde by side) . The Maven SHR-Mil reticle is far and away (to me) better than any reticle NF offers. The Maven has better eye relief to my eyes. The ATACR wins with the locking elevation turret, although this has never been an issue for me. Durability of both has been fine as well.

Thank you sir, I appreciate the feedback!

 

[Formidilosus]

Having said that, to totally contradict myself — possibly at the risk of coming off as fool in my first post — I would like to ask for your advice, opinion rather (foot in mouth), on the RS1.2 or ATACR 4-16 for a mid range wsm I’ve been looking forward to putting into use.

The RS1.2 is the best combination of everything currently in the market for hunting.

 

[elkmeat]

The RS1.2 is the best combination of everything currently in the market for hunting.

‘Nuff said, thank you sir for your reply!

 

[bojangles808]

if you spent all your fun money on rokstocks and mavens is there another option for scope caps that guys are using that aren't 100$ for a pair?

 

[HighUintas]

if you spent all your fun money on rokstocks and mavens is there another option for scope caps that guys are using that aren't 100$ for a pair?

I have never had any issues with butler creek caps. Some people say they're junk and break in a few weeks but I don't throw my rifles on and under tools and drive rough roads that way so I've never broken one. I think they work pretty well considering they're really inexpensive

 

[ChrisAU]

if you spent all your fun money on rokstocks and mavens is there another option for scope caps that guys are using that aren't 100$ for a pair?

Funny enough I came here to post my cheap option. Burris part number 626043 is $10 on Midway USA. The objective is a perfect fit, the eyepiece required one layer of electrical tape on the inside for a snug fit. They are Butler Creek style but just have Burris’s mountain logo on them. I use them on a few rifles, they do the job, and if they break or I lose them I won’t cry about it.

Burris Caps

 

[ChrisAU]

Switchview 1819-1870 DSFD also makes for a nice metal, made in USA throw lever. Folds down, pretty slick. Bit pricy though.

 

[khuber84]

The RS1.2 is the best combination of everything currently in the market for hunting.

And currently unobtainable unfortunately! I'll be trying to get one next available go round.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

I got the aadmount caps. Are they ridiculously stiff or is it just my set? Feel like I’m going to push the scope through the rings just closing them. Especially the objective.

 

[khuber84]

I got the aadmount caps. Are they ridiculously stiff or is it just my set? Feel like I’m going to push the scope through the rings just closing them. Especially the objective.

They very stiff.