Maven RS1.2 Review (updated Jan. 21)

[sndmn11]

Updated 1/21/24

Maven RS1.2 Riflescope Review

There's been some good thread about Maven's RS1.2 that was released a few weeks ago, links below.

I'll have a review over to @robby denning before the New Year. I have some time scheduled this week to talk with those at Maven with answers and want to know what you'd like asked.

Post up your REASONABLE questions and I'll see what can we can learn.

So far:
-detailed reticle subtension
-design intention/goals
-role of Rokslide community in design goals
-trickle down implementation of internal changes to past models

Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44 new model

As I'm sure many of you did I received an email from Maven yesterday. Looks like they're coming out with a new scope and it seems to share the naming structure and reticle with another scope that did reasonably well on the drop test. Hopefully maven has been paying attention because this...

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

Q&A for- https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/maven-rs1-2-2-5-15x44mm-field-eval.338756/

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[Steve O]

From the other thread:

I’m quite interested as to what was changed and if there is a “formula” to look for in a scope for durability. Coil spring erector system as opposed to leaf? A certain epoxy system for the lenses?

 

[TxLite]

I’d be interested to hear what zero retention/tracking testing was done, if it differed from how they tested previous models, and if it will be their new standard moving forward.

 

[prm]

From post on other thread:

I just like to see reticles designed with intent. At some point a designer had to put cursor to screen and come up with design, so I wonder what was behind certain elements. With that in mind, this reticle has some curiosities. Perhaps described in owners manual?
1) the dropped line at 2.5 MIL windage?
2) the long line at 7.5(?) MIL?
3) why the lines at 5 MIL, already have the point where line expands in width
4) why 10 MIL lines?

I do like the reticle enough so not intending to bash it. Just honestly curious.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Did it pass Form's drop test?

 

[Aviator]

Did it pass Form's drop test?

It did

 

[Dobermann]

What is it with all these people posting basic questions this week that can be found with a simple search?

 

[sndmn11]

What is it with all these people posting basic questions this week that can be found with a simple search?

It's the holidays!

Went chest/shoulder height, and @KickinNDishin talked me out of higher.

 

[Dobermann]

It's the holidays!

Went chest/shoulder height, and @KickinNDishin talked me out of higher.

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Must be ... and for a minute I thought that was a video, not just an image, and found myself nearly in the camp of demanding instant gratification also!

 

[sndmn11]

Must be ... and for a minute I thought that was a video, not just an image, and found myself nearly in the camp of demanding instant gratification also!

I didn't even think about that kind of trickery, but it made my day hearing it.

 

[Dobermann]

I didn't even think about that kind of trickery, but it made my day hearing it.

Any news / leaks / sneaky previews?

With two specials on these ending in three days, things are getting time-critical!

 

[sndmn11]

Any news / leaks / sneaky previews?

With two specials on these ending in three days, things are getting time-critical!

The decorative sticker remains.

 

[prm]

One of the scope tests should be leaning against a tailgate or tree and tipping it over onto packed ground. I seem to inadvertently do this rather frequently.

 

[ljalberta]

It's the holidays!

Went chest/shoulder height, and @KickinNDishin talked me out of higher.

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You’re an addict and I love it. It started with Forms drops. Give it a couple years and we’ll be talking about whether scopes pass the roof drop, or if it’s acceptable to use a scope that has only passed the ladder drop.

 

[atmat]

1) Would they be willing to drop the sub-tensions past 5mil, while also making the pitter stadium thicker (like the P3L)?

2) Any intentions to offer different mag ranges/ratios (i.e., 3-12x, 4-16x, 2.5-10x)?

3) Have they considered a fixed 6x?

 

[Dobermann]

1) Would they be willing to drop the sub-tensions past 5mil, while also making the pitter stadium thicker (like the P3L)?

I think Form had a post in the last couple of days about why .5 mil was ideal for a hunting reticle, specifically in relation to this one ...

 

[atmat]

I think Form had a post in the last couple of days about why .5 mil was ideal for a hunting reticle, specifically in relation to this one ...

I think you misread my question. I’m asking them to drop the subtensions PAST the 5mil mark (i.e., 7.5mil and 10mil). They contribute nothing while adding extra to the reticle.

I’m all for the 0.5mil subtensions.

 

[Dobermann]

I think you misread my question. I’m asking them to drop the subtensions PAST the 5mil mark (i.e., 7.5mil and 10mil). They contribute nothing while adding extra to the reticle.

I’m all for the 0.5mil subtensions.

You're right - I parsed your 'past' incorrectly. But that's in the past now, and we can get passed it.

Love all of your questions for Maven, BTW.

And a 3-12 would fill the hole in my heart now left from having listed my LRHS 3-12 for sale ... because of you!

 

[Dobermann]

Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

 

[sndmn11]

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Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

@Justin Crossley and @robby denning have it, I'm unsure of when they will publish. It's usually about 3-4 weeks after submitted, so it might be another week.