Set and forget scope. Tract? Maven? NF? Trij?

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Has there been any Tract products that passed the drop test? I really enjoyed my binos from them. I have been considering
-tract toric
-maven rs1.2
-nightforce SHV 4-14
-trij HX
Ideally I’d like capped elevation and windage, as I don’t need to dial. Is there anything that exists like that? I know the tract toric 1” hunt 3-15 has that.

really just looking for a “set and forget” durable, reliable scope.
 
I like my 4-14 f1 shv for hunting and you can get them around $800 used now, capped windage but not elevation. Just wish it had the mil-c reticle.

I think the rs1.2 has been priced out of the market that made it so popular.
 
If absolutely not wanting a turret, I’d likely go with one of these.


I did a review on a turreted version of that scope, and it did very well. You can find the review here on Rokslide. A Nightforce SHV is another worthy of consideration, but the glass on the Torric will be better.

I have not tried a 1” Toric, but have read that it did not hold up to the drop test.

John
 
Never seen a tract scope, cant comment there. But afaict none of the other scopes you mentioned meet your criteria of a set it and forget it scope. If that's what you want, IMO a NF SHV 3-10 (now NX6 I guess?), S&B Klassik (which IS available with both capped elevation and windage) or Trijicon Huron/credo/accupoint are the most likely to be reliable options that meet those parameters. I own an S&B 3-12 and several different trijicons (huron, credo and accupoint 3-9 and 1-6) and have been happy with those, and they have all held zero to the nearest click over multiple checks and long periods of time with rough handling.
Op mentioned a 3-15. IMO--assuming its for big game--nothing higher magnification than 9x or 10x on the high end is helpful in a point and shoot scope. Varmints, targets, maybe some extra magnification is helpful, but for this style scope at point-and-shoot ranges for deer+-sized animals the additional magnification above 10x or so is more of a liability than an asset.
 
I have 2 Tract 3-15's and couldn't be happier. Great glass and tracks/holds zero like a champ.
Had a question on the zero stop one Saturday, emailed Tract and was on the phone w one of the owners in 15 minutes.
 
If absolutely not wanting a turret, I’d likely go with one of these.


I did a review on a turreted version of that scope, and it did very well. You can find the review here on Rokslide. A Nightforce SHV is another worthy of consideration, but the glass on the Torric will be better.

I have not tried a 1” Toric, but have read that it did not hold up to the drop test.

John
Do you think the SFP would hold up as well as the FFP? Wondering if it would be similar to the maven RS.1 and RS1.2.
 
I’d look at the NF NX-6 2-12x42 with 4A-i reticle. SFP and capped, with illuminated center dot. I’ve not seen one, but it checks a lot of boxes for a rugged, set and forget scope.
 
I picked up a credo hx last fall from PSA for cheap. Would fit what you are wanting. Capped turrets, pass the drop test. Also illuminated reticle.
 
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