Simple, Durable, Dialable, SFP Scope

[passinggas33]

Am I looking for a unicorn? I want a second focal plane scope, with a simple reticle, that I can dial, and is durable (aka hold zero). I thought I had all of that in my Leupold scopes, but of the 5 that I have, I have to adjust my zero, every, single, time. Now they shoot great once “zeroed” for the day, but I hate having to do that. Does anybody have any suggestions?

I thought I had it narrowed down to either the NXS 2.5-10 or the Credo HX 2.5-15x42. But both of these have fairly busy reticles for my old eyes. Now granite, I’ve never actually had the chance to get behind one, and am having to go off internet pictures. They are both much “heavier” than my Leupold’s, but I realize I might have to trade weight for the durability. I also fear that I will struggle to mount the NXS due to its length.

This probably wouldn’t be such a big decision, but I have 5 to replace…so it’s a fairly big commitment. Anyway, would love to hear insight, or thoughts. And this is Forms fault . Would have never know that rezeroing every time at the range wasn’t normal.

And, I’m not a long distance shooter. But I do like to dial rather than hold. 1000 yards is my max, but that is more at the range, not in the field (not yet anyway). So for me, huge magnification isn’t my jam.

 

[Tmac]

Form just tested one.

Nightforce SHV 3-10x40mm Field Eval

This is a field evaluation of the NF SHV 3-10x40mm SFP scope. This scope was sent to Ryan Avery for an evaluation. It was personally purchased. The ammunition used was my personal purchased 175gr SMK. The baseline 20 round group with the lot of ammunition was 1.5” at 100 yards. The scope...

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[ndlawrence]

You can get the Nightforce SHVs with a Forceplex reticle.

 

[passinggas33]

You can get the Nightforce SHVs with a Forceplex reticle.

Great scope that meets almost all of the criteria, EXCEPT it isn’t “dialable” unless you take off the turret cap. Or go with the big mamacita. Both of which I would prefer not to do. Love a good old fashioned zero stop of some type.

 

[Dos XX]

What is wrong with the NF 4-14 SHV F1? It has exposed elevation turret and capped windage.

 

[passinggas33]

What is wrong with the NF 4-14 SHV F1? It has exposed elevation turret and capped windage.

First focal plane. Looking for a second focal plane much to Forms dismay.

 

[Dos XX]

First focal plane. Looking for a second focal plane much to Forms dismay.

Ah. I didn't remember that.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Yeah it’s a unicorn for now… they need a 3-12 credo with an exposed turret with a zero stop and duplex… would sell like hot cakes

 

[passinggas33]

Yeah it’s a unicorn for now… they need a 3-12 credo with an exposed turret with a zero stop and duplex… would sell like hot cakes

I would have to agree. Leupold is so close. Just missing that durability aspect.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I had good luck with the Optika5 line for quite some time, as well as the now discontinued MeoPro scopes that had the HTR knobs.

Optika5 3-15x44 SFP

Meet all your hunting and shooting needs with the Optika5 series. Multiple configurations with classic one inch tube design and 5x zoom. The 5x zoom and adjustable parallax allow for fast shooting at close range on 3x, while the 15x magnification makes long range shots a breeze. For those...

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[mxgsfmdpx]

Kenton industries used to make diable turrets for them for me.

 

[passinggas33]

Kenton industries used to make diable turrets for them for me.

For the meoptas? Or for one of the other scopes mentioned?

 

[Delaylover]

Vortex Razor LHT 3-15 may fit the bill. Good glass, SFP, simple reticle, and elevation can be dialed.

 

[passinggas33]

Vortex Razor LHT 3-15 may fit the bill. Good glass, SFP, simple reticle, and elevation can be dialed.

That ones as close as I’ve seen. How’s the reliability?

 

[Redwing]

Great scope that meets almost all of the criteria, EXCEPT it isn’t “dialable” unless you take off the turret cap. Or go with the big mamacita. Both of which I would prefer not to do. Love a good old fashioned zero stop of some type.

Why can't you remove the elevation turret cap and dial when you need to? From 0-200 yards no dialing required, beyond 200 take the cap off and spin the turret.

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[passinggas33]

Why can't you remove the elevation turret cap and dial when you need to? From 0-200 yards no dialing required, beyond 200 take the cap off and spin the turret.

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It’s not a matter of can’t. Just would prefer something that has a designed turret for dialing. Also knowing my luck I’d end up a full revolution in high or low.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

For the meoptas? Or for one of the other scopes mentioned?

Yep for the Meoptas sorry.

 

[Formidilosus]

It’s not a matter of can’t. Just would prefer something that has a designed turret for dialing. Also knowing my luck I’d end up a full revolution in high or low.

The turret on the SHV is designed fur dialing. And they are revolution indicated.

 

[passinggas33]

The turret on the SHV is designed fur dialing. And they are revolution indicated.


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Formilidious - Since you’re one of the few people that might have had a chance to test the SHV to the Credo Hx, how does is compare? Which might be closer to finding “my unicorn”? I know you haven’t ran through all your tests yet and come to final results on the SHV, but would you have a preference if we forced you to actually use a SFP scope?

 

[Delaylover]

That ones as close as I’ve seen. How’s the reliability?

It’s been flawless on my 30-06 Tikka that rides in the truck with me a lot. Plus, Vortex’s warranty is so good that if something ever does happen, they will take care of you right away. I dropped my Razor HD 10x42 Binos and the diopter ring broke. I sent them a picture and they gave me a shipping label for the broken set and then overnighted me a brand new pair for a replacement because I was leaving for a hunting trip.