It's plenty fine for dialing. I like the protected turrets. And not having zero stop is not an issue. It's indexed for number of revolutions. Just note (hint: put a sticker on top of that covered turret) which revolution zero is on and it's great.
That, my friend, would be a serious gamble in the dialing department. There are tradeoffs in what you're looking for. ....Hmmm yep I already have a VX5HD that is superb in low light, no tracking issues yet and is purpose built to dial. Maybe I’ll get another VX5HD vs a SHV with a cap on the elevation turret.
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I’m not trying to offend anyone here, but why would someone want a custom turret that is rarely ever going to be exactly perfect, vs learning/knowing how to dial for individual situations and environmental conditions. I see a lot of mention of custom turrets. Instead of being committed to a single custom turret for one set of environmental particulars, why not just make your own (if you insist on having one) with a tape strip? Atleast then you can make it to match the environmentals at the time of your hunt.
Let me preface by saying I’m a Night Force fan. I’ve competed with them for many years. I have 3 of the FFP ATACR F1’s in 5-25, one ATACR F1 4-16, and one F1 7-35. That being said, I think the SHV line is one of those “you get exactly what you pay for” type of products. Just the same as Vortex has their Razor line and then there is all their other lower end products.
If you have a budget to stick with, go for the SHV. If this is a scope that you plan to crank on the turrets a lot for target shooting, it’s not a matter of if it will fail, but rather when it will fail. If you have the extra money, take a look at the new (2019) NXS offerings. They have 30mm main tubes to cut down on weight. The turrets are made to be dialed. Open elevation with capped windage. Solid zero stop feature.
****Just remembered you wanted a duplex reticle. None of the new NXS line is going to offer that. It’s a rare occasion that someone wants a target scope made for dialing with a blank reticle. Blank meaning absolutely nothing to use in the reticle for correcting missed shots.
I’m not trying to offend anyone here, but why would someone want a custom turret that is rarely ever going to be exactly perfect, vs learning/knowing how to dial for individual situations and environmental conditions. I see a lot of mention of custom turrets. Instead of being committed to a single custom turret for one set of environmental particulars, why not just make your own (if you insist on having one) with a tape strip? Atleast then you can make it to match the environmentals at the time of your hunt.
Let me preface by saying I’m a Night Force fan. I’ve competed with them for many years. I have 3 of the FFP ATACR F1’s in 5-25, one ATACR F1 4-16, and one F1 7-35. That being said, I think the SHV line is one of those “you get exactly what you pay for” type of products. Just the same as Vortex has their Razor line and then there is all their other lower end products.
If you have a budget to stick with, go for the SHV. If this is a scope that you plan to crank on the turrets a lot for target shooting, it’s not a matter of if it will fail, but rather when it will fail. If you have the extra money, take a look at the new (2019) NXS offerings. They have 30mm main tubes to cut down on weight. The turrets are made to be dialed. Open elevation with capped windage. Solid zero stop feature.
****Just remembered you wanted a duplex reticle. None of the new NXS line is going to offer that. It’s a rare occasion that someone wants a target scope made for dialing with a blank reticle. Blank meaning absolutely nothing to use in the reticle for correcting missed shots.
I’m not trying to offend anyone here, but why would someone want a custom turret that is rarely ever going to be exactly perfect, vs learning/knowing how to dial for individual situations and environmental conditions. I see a lot of mention of custom turrets. Instead of being committed to a single custom turret for one set of environmental particulars, why not just make your own (if you insist on having one) with a tape strip? Atleast then you can make it to match the environmentals at the time of your hunt.
Let me preface by saying I’m a Night Force fan. I’ve competed with them for many years. I have 3 of the FFP ATACR F1’s in 5-25, one ATACR F1 4-16, and one F1 7-35. That being said, I think the SHV line is one of those “you get exactly what you pay for” type of products. Just the same as Vortex has their Razor line and then there is all their other lower end products.
If you have a budget to stick with, go for the SHV. If this is a scope that you plan to crank on the turrets a lot for target shooting, it’s not a matter of if it will fail, but rather when it will fail. If you have the extra money, take a look at the new (2019) NXS offerings. They have 30mm main tubes to cut down on weight. The turrets are made to be dialed. Open elevation with capped windage. Solid zero stop feature.
****Just remembered you wanted a duplex reticle. None of the new NXS line is going to offer that. It’s a rare occasion that someone wants a target scope made for dialing with a blank reticle. Blank meaning absolutely nothing to use in the reticle for correcting missed shots.
Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42.
Great little 20 oz.scope.
Low mounting to stock.
Good FOV, & eye relief.
Tracks perfectly, RTZ, very stout build.
Nice positive click adjustment
Zero stop.
Good glass, Moar reticle is nice,
Illuminated.
I lost my cap for my Shv and never replaced it, zero issues. I put a piece of blue tape flush under the turret to act as my zero stop in case I forget how many revolutions I dial or it gets moved (never happened btw) Works great.Son used an SHV for several years. He removed the cap on top and never put it back on lol. Caused zero issues hunting in all kinds of weather and scope dialed very well for him. He had a Moar reticle in it and sold it to go with mil in a different scope. Hard to beat the SHV prices I have been seeing.
That said, I really like the little 2.5-10x42 NXS I just bought.
Glass is an over rated aspect of scopes they are an aiming device not a spotting scope. Even the cheap junk ones get you to a half hour past sunset.