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

[sbaker0029]

2-10x38 FFP at sub 16 ounces Would be a darn near perfect backpacking western scope.

I'd love to see this scope made with that new reticle and possibly with exposed elevation turret

 

[Marshfly]

, Yes forgot to mention it should also be FFP with reticle similar to the new one, non illuminated .

I'd love to see this scope made with that new reticle and possibly with exposed elevation turret

Yes and Yes. Since we are dreaming into the wind... LOL

 

[sbaker0029]

Yes and Yes. Since we are dreaming into the wind... LOL

Hopefully it's not just a pipe dream. They listened before and I think it has and will continue to pay off for them.

Not sure how many units they had but I bet they didn't expect to sell out or to sell out that quick.

 

[PNWGATOR]

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Reticle sucks.

 

[Marshfly]

Hopefully it's not just a pipe dream. They listened before and I think it has and will continue to pay off for them.

Not sure how many units they had but I bet they didn't expect to sell out or to sell out that quick.

I would 100% replace my son's Credo on his 6.5CM Tikka with that scope. It would replace the 6x SWFA on my 223 Tikka also.

Building a ultra lightweight 6CM next year and that configuration is my dream scope for it also.

 

[sbaker0029]

I would 100% replace my son's Credo on his 6.5CM Tikka with that scope. It would replace the 6x SWFA on my 223 Tikka also.

Building a ultra lightweight 6CM next year and that configuration is my dream scope for it also.

Time to get the email train started lol

 

[Jakeb]

2-10x38 FFP at sub 16 ounces Would be a darn near perfect backpacking western scope.

Why the need for FFP on a 10x max scope? Honestly curious.

 

[Marshfly]

Why the need for FFP on a 10x max scope? Honestly curious.

What does power have to do with FFP vs SFP? I want an accurate reticle at every power no matter what the scope configuration.


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[Marshfly]

To clarify. I don’t look at the zoom ring when shooting. I move it to comfortable for the distance and just shoot. If I have to move it to a specific setting for stuff to work that’s a hard no.


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[clperry]

Why the need for FFP on a 10x max scope? Honestly curious.

Because a lot of shooting happens on 6.458 power…. Etc. I don’t want to ever have to look up and have things at a certain place if the option is available where I don’t have to.


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[Mike D Texas]

I’m definitely an FFP guy but I recently bought a Tikka T3X compact in 223 primarily for my grandson (8 years old) to shoot but I’m leaning toward the Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 Mil R but it’s only available in SFP.

This Maven is definitely a contender, but for him I feel SFP would be better, especially at lower magnification and the NF is 6oz lighter.


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[Marshfly]

I’m definitely an FFP guy but I recently bought a Tikka T3X compact in 223 primarily for my grandson (8 years old) to shoot but I’m leaning toward the Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 Mil R but it’s only available in SFP.

This Maven is definitely a contender, but for him I feel SFP would be better, especially at lower magnification and the NF is 6oz lighter.


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The SWFA 6x on my 223 tikka is an MOA version since that’s all I could find. Those seem to sit when they come up for sale and are perfect for that rifle and especially perfect for young shooters.


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[ResearchinStuff]

My 5 and 7 year Olds are doing great with swfa 6x and 3-9. If anything, the simpler solution (ie ffp) is even better for young kids.

 

[Marshfly]

Everyone that shoots the 223 tikka with the 6x on it just smiles the entire time.

Especially when they ring steel past 500 yards with such a simple setup.

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[DangerRanger]

Great to see this working

 

[Steve O]

I disagree, we are there.

If NF came out with a NX-Lite 3-18x44 at 23oz it would crush both the NX8 models. In this industry weight matters.

I’d buy 1/2 dozen of those tomorrow.

 

[Juan_ID]

There was an NF employee we squadded with at the nrlhunter finale and I told him they needed a nx5 ffp 3-15x42 24oz or less. He said they are constantly working on and exploring new things but

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

First thing on your list is the only responsible for killing
Everything else is comfort
Save weight on comfort items and have a better killing tool


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If there weren’t reliable lighter options then you’d have a point. But since we know a reliable 20oz FFP scope is completely feasible then extra weight in this case is just that, extra weight for size/features not critical in killing (cause those are covered already at 20oz). That’s why the nitpick about scopes that add extra features/magnification/objective dia and come with an extra 4-8oz that isn’t required for reliable killing in the process.

 

[amassi]

If there weren’t reliable lighter options then you’d have a point. But since we know a reliable 20oz FFP scope is completely feasible then extra weight in this case is just that, extra weight for size/features not critical in killing (cause those are covered already at 20oz). That’s why the nitpick about scopes that add extra features/magnification/objective dia and come with an extra 4-8oz that isn’t required for reliable killing in the process.

I think most people will take the added features of a zero stop, capped windage, fast focus eyepiece and parallax adjustment for the Inconsequential weight penalty.
If the 3-9 swfa works for you then it’s already an option- sort of. Used market only


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[wind gypsy]

I see this maven living on my hunting rifle most of the year and possibly getting pulled for a SS 3-9 if I have a tag that is expecting to be a particularly grueling hunt.