Maven vs nightforce

[Badlandoutdoors]

I’m looking to put a new scope on my 7prc havak element. I’ve narrowed it down to a couple choices. Either the NF nx8 4-32x50 or the maven RS 1.2 2.5-15x44. Both scopes would be FFP and mil.

Used for general hunting and in my area shots could be 50-100 yards up to 400 yards. Not confident in anything beyond at the moment. I really don’t need the 32x on the NF but have heard it’s a better FOV than the 20x. Of course concerned about reticle size at low power. Both scopes seem to be reliable with good reputations.

Thanks in advance.


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[WeiserBucks]

If I didn't shoot beyond 400 I'd have the little NXS.

 

[ThreeOhSeven]

Following.
I am in the same boat, looking for new glass and these two have been well recommended. I am also considering the Trij Tenmile HX 5-25x50. It is on par with the price of the NF, where the Maven is about half the price. I like the option to have a larger zoom since I have and will be shooting past 400.
Illumination will help with the smaller reticles at low power.
Results from the Field Evaluations have really helped with this process, thanks @Formidilosus .

 

[hunting1]

If I didn't shoot beyond 400 I'd have the little NXS.

100% and I shoot steel past 600 with said little NXS.

 

[Deadspace]

If I didn't shoot beyond 400 I'd have the little NXS.

I really regret selling mine but I can’t complain about the NX8 that replaced it

 

[Dmoua]

NF gets my vote as that’s what I have on all my rifles. If you hunt in any dark timber areas a F1 scope can be an issue even with a lighted reticle. IMO anything below 7x on an F1 scope is useless.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I just replaced my maven with the night force 4-32

 

[Ryan Avery]

Reticles matter!

Maven 1.2


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[uthuntr]

Both have their fanboys and their detractors. You honestly are going to get into a great optic either way so it comes down to what's important to you when it comes to price and magnification etc.. All I know is you won't have a 7 PRC with either scope and have a 400 yrd limit. Almost defeats the purpose of high powered scope on that cartridge.

Buy the scope, hit the range, and you'll be out to at least 600-750 in absolutely no time!

 

[WeiserBucks]

Both have their fanboys and their detractors. You honestly are going to get into a great optic either way so it comes down to what's important to you when it comes to price and magnification etc.. All I know is you won't have a 7 PRC with either scope and have a 400 yrd limit. Almost defeats the purpose of high powered scope on that cartridge.

Buy the scope, hit the range, and you'll be out to at least 600-750 in absolutely no time!

People are the limiting factor, rarely is it the equipment.

 

[uthuntr]

People are the limiting factor, rarely is it the equipment.

Absolutely, you will always hold the gun back more than it does you. But that’s why I only said 600-760. A military sniper could take that setup out to a mile. So all I’m saying is a well practiced shooter shouldn’t be below 600 yards with that. At that point it’s effort rather than skill.

 

[cuerro viejo]

I’m looking to put a new scope on my 7prc havak element. I’ve narrowed it down to a couple choices. Either the NF nx8 4-32x50 or the maven RS 1.2 2.5-15x44. Both scopes would be FFP and mil.

Used for general hunting and in my area shots could be 50-100 yards up to 400 yards. Not confident in anything beyond at the moment. I really don’t need the 32x on the NF but have heard it’s a better FOV than the 20x. Of course concerned about reticle size at low power. Both scopes seem to be reliable with good reputations.

Thanks in advance.


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My 223 has the NXS8 4-32
My 7prc has the Maven 1.2 3-15

If I’d had the Maven 1.2 before the NXS8, I wouldn’t have bought the NXS 8. The NXS or maven isn’t usable in 7prc above 10-12x depending on range(meaning spotting hits) , now image what the NXS reticle is like compared to Maven at 6-12x, the maven is exponentially more usable throughout its whole range.

The extra 20-32x mag on the 223 is great at range, I don’t have to move to the spotter and can stay in it in higher mag range. But again the 1.2 has a more hunting friendly reticle mag range for majority of calibers

 

[WeiserBucks]

A military sniper could take that setup out to a mile.

Cool story. How often do you think they practice at a mile?

 

[PoniBoy]

Can’t speak to the NX8. I’m very happy with the Maven RS 1.2. Amazing clarity and I absolutely love the reticle on it.

 

[Mattmann86]

I purchase a NF NX8 4-32x50 with the MOAR reticle and love it. Waiting on my Seekins Havok M3 to ship in 7PRC so I can mount it…..

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Reticles matter!

Maven 1.2


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You can’t go wrong with either option, but this seals the deal for me as well and makes the Maven the winner.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Having had one of each, both are great scopes! I love the maven reticle and now have 3 rs 1.2s. For the price of an NX8 new, it’s a rs 1.2 and a new rifle, which is partially why I’m selling mine.

 

[jdub17]

Maven all the way. Nightforce makes some great scopes, but I don't own any anymore. The NF rep in my area doesn't understand customer service or how to talk to customers. That's a deal breaker for me.

 

[zrodwyo]

I can understand not liking a cluttered Christmas tree style reticle, but as long as you have windage hash marks in a granular enough scale to be useful, what makes one reticle better than another?

I’ve never considered it.

 

[ShootOkHuntWorse]

If only Trijicon would pull their head out of their ass with their reticles.