Nightforce SHV 3-10X42

I’ve had my SHV in rain,sleet and snow and it’s been perfectly fine. Still tracking and crystal clear.
 
I'll reach out to NF and find out. I believe it is this is the cover they are referring to - "Eyepiece Flip-Up Lens Caps."
 

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I'll reach out to NF and find out. I believe it is this is the cover they are referring to - "Eyepiece Flip-Up Lens Caps."
Do you think those are more waterproof than the lenses that are sealed in and hold gas in the tube?

Or are they referring to the turret caps on models that don't have exposed turrets which use o-rings to seal the mechanism?

Which makes more sense?
 
I have 2 3-10 SHV scopes that have seen a lot of snow and wet conditions and I never even took the rubber caps out of the box. Had one out recently in a downpour with the turret caps off - I was checking targets a few hundred yards away when it opened up and dumped - i wouldn't do that on purpose. But the scope is fine. They're plenty sealed.
 

This is Directly From the NightForce Website:​

Limited Lifetime Warranty​

We are proud to back up Nightforce ATACR™, B.E.A.S.T.™, Benchrest, Competition™, NXS™, NX8™, and SHV™ riflescopes with a transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty which covers mechanical defects in materials and workmanship in the optical and mechanical components of the riflescope. In the event of a defect in materials or workmanship that is covered by this warranty, we will either repair the riflescope or replace it at no charge, with a comparable product at our discretion. Exclusions to this warranty include intentional or accidental damage, abuse, misuse, unauthorized modifications or repairs, and improper mounting. This warranty does not cover any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the inability to use the riflescope. Any serial number obliteration or alteration on the product will void the warranty. SHV™ models maintain waterproof integrity with their protective caps installed.

To ensure warranty coverage, please register online or fill out completely and mail in the provided warranty card found in the back of the owner’s manual, along with a copy of the sales receipt. The warranty begins on the date the product was purchased by the original owner. The optical and mechanical components are covered without time limitations. The riflescope’s electronic components are covered for a period of three years.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Before sending a riflescope in for service, please call Nightforce Optics, Inc. at the number below, to determine if the problem can be resolved without sending us the product. All returns must be accompanied by a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Failure to do so can result in lost merchandise and/or severely delayed service time.

  • Remove any mounting rings or accessories other than dust covers and the original sunshade.
  • Record and keep on hand the serial number.
  • Include with the riflescope a detailed description of the defect(s), the RMA number, your name, phone number, and the address you wish the riflescope returned to.
  • Place the boxed or protectively wrapped riflescope in a well-padded outer box insured for replacement value and send it shipping prepaid, to the appropriate address below. Write the RMA number on the outside of the package.
 
I'll reach out to NF and find out. I believe it is this is the cover they are referring to - "Eyepiece Flip-Up Lens Caps."
Did you reach out to nightforce? I see you have posted that the SHV is "not a sealed scope" in at least a couple threads. Anything you want to clear up?
 
Did you reach out to nightforce? I see you have posted that the SHV is "not a sealed scope" in at least a couple threads. Anything you want to clear up?
I reached out to NF and the SHV is sealed from H20.
Please accept my apologies for the incorrect statements - I was wrong.
Enclosed is their reply.
 

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