Maven RS1.2 vs S&B Klassik 3-12x42

Great discussion thanks guys. I must say I’m not really any further on my decision - I kept swaying both ways. On the one hand the S&B is from a higher pedigree with a legendary status of extreme durability, on all my direct experience and hunting circles they remain unchallenged. However, there are a few independent reports of recent QC slipping - such as a high quality optics company saying they no longer deal with them due to to many send backs in recent years.

Then there is a lot of hype about Maven, but with some digging there do some to be some complaints. Has anyone seen this review?
He’s suggesting it falls short - main gripes I’d worry about being the illumination bleed through and the weak clicks on the turrets. Has anyone else had these issues or did the reviewer get a lemon?
Illumination bleed through, at least on mine, wouldn’t be of any worry. It’s far better than the whole tree being lit up. Turrets click just fine.
 
Illumination bleed through, at least on mine, wouldn’t be of any worry. It’s far better than the whole tree being lit up. Turrets click just fine.
Same. I really don't get the weak turret clicks thing at all. I mean I've had a Vortex LHT I know what bad turret clicks are and the Maven is not in the same zip code as that. The illumination bleed on high illumination does appear to be a thing I just don't have a use case for high illumination. If I need that thick ass reticle illuminated it's because it's quite dark and I wouldn't want bright illumination anyway.

Don't get me wrong, no illumination bleed would be better. I just don't find it to be a practical downside for my intended use case. I could run into a situation where it's a factor and be wrong though.
 
Yeah I must say I found the turret click comment odd seeing as there’s so much positive feedback back about the turrets.

Anyway, it’s now a moot point. I’ve just bought the only new 3-12x42 Klassik in the country. I decided it’s a safer long term investment, time will tell... Thanks for the experiences posted in this thread
 
I don’t understand all the praise for the maven reticle. That floating center dot is hard as hell to see and the illumination is near worthless.
 
Great discussion thanks guys. I must say I’m not really any further on my decision - I kept swaying both ways. On the one hand the S&B is from a higher pedigree with a legendary status of extreme durability, on all my direct experience and hunting circles they remain unchallenged. However, there are a few independent reports of recent QC slipping - such as a high quality optics company saying they no longer deal with them due to to many send backs in recent years.

Then there is a lot of hype about Maven, but with some digging there do some to be some complaints. Has anyone seen this review?
He’s suggesting it falls short - main gripes I’d worry about being the illumination bleed through and the weak clicks on the turrets. Has anyone else had these issues or did the reviewer get a lemon?
The bloody illumination is well known. That and the non-locking turret is what don’t like about the scope.
 
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