Optics input for new build - western hunts

[Idaho Mtns]

Just purchased a new ~ 5.5lb short action Seekins rifle in a moderate recoil profile. Use will be Western hunting and of course lots of range time. Targets out to 1k, hunting 500yrd max, and will run suppressed.

Scope parameters my end

• First Focal Point and MIL
• Illuminated reticle
• Medium weight or less. Medium, as in ideally say 28ish oz or less
• Moderate price. Don’t have an actual budget number, just don’t need a $3k+ scope. My eyesight is just ok and only going out to a 1,000 yards or so on targets. And I’ve got a great spotting scope

Over the last 2 months, I’ve poured over countless scope specs and reviews. But always seems like a scope has all the aspects but weighs 36oz, or only offered in MOA, or costs $3k, etc.

A couple that I’m looking at (and new to both brands)

1. Nightforce SHV - 4-14x50mm FFP MIL
2. Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x52 FFP MIL

A couple on the $$$ stretch list

1. Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44 FFP MIL
2. Nightforce NX8 - 4-32x50mm FFP MIL

I’ve got a Vortex Razor LHT in 3-15x42 that I could run on it but not my first choice. Another option might be a Vortex Viper PST Gen2 in 3-15x44.

Input is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[wind gypsy]

This is rokslide, maven rs1.2.

 

[atmat]

Maven RS1.2 is easy button

SB Klassic 3-12 P3L if the 4.8mils isn’t too limiting

Any SWFA if you wanna save cash.

 

[Marshfly]

Trijicon Tenmile 3-18.

Maven RS1.2

SB Klassik is a phenomenal hunting scope but it won't do 1000 yards.

 

[jfk69]

As mentioned, the Maven is the easy button, SWFA 3x9 but it lacks illumination. Save yourself the heartburn and skip the Leupold scopes.

 

[ChrisAU]

Another RS1.2 vote here.

 

[hereinaz]

The NF options are solid.

It’s Rokslide so my thought on Leupold MK5 is unpopular, my sample of one has been a champ and not been babied.

I like my Trijicon Tenmile a lot and will probably buy another. The Maven looks good too.

 

[SloppyJ]

I've never been let down by my NX8s. If the 2.5x20 had the longer tube and marginally better eye relief of the 4x32, that would be my favorite. I have multiples of both in Mil-C and have no complaints other than weight but I'll take that penalty for durability.

The 4x32 is the better scope but I like the lower power of the 2.5x20.

How about the NXS might be a good pick, slightly cheaper and lighter. The ATACR 4x16 in Mil-R would be out of your range but also a solid ass scope.

The one trijicon credo i have is solid too and a bit lighter. That would suit you well.

 

[Spoonbill]

Trijicon tenmile 3-18 would work and can be found for around 1600. I have one and have bumped it a few times, still held zero. I believe the weight is 24oz. Only knock on it, in my opinion, is the reticle but that is just personal opinion, you may like it.
Other scopes mentioned also work, I just do not have experience with them.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Trijicon gets my vote since you want illumination.


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[AM_Hunter]

Ive got a trijicon tenmile 3-18x44 on my Seekins Element, would recommend it. Can sometimes find it on sale for around $1200

 

[Bcool208]

NX8 2.5-20 C632 my vote. You’ll never regret the little extra $.