Ultimate Lightweight Western Hunting Riflescope Advise

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I’m looking for the best lightweight riflescope for Western hunting, and I’d appreciate some input from those with experience. My key requirements are:
  • Holds zero consistently
  • Excellent tracking
  • Drop tested and durable
  • Lightweight (under 24 oz max, ~20 oz ideal)
  • MIL reticle
  • 15x max zoom (less is okay, 10x minimum)
  • 42mm objective lens
So far, my top contenders are:
  1. Nightforce NXS 2.5–10x42
  2. Trijicon Credo 2.5–15x42
  3. SWFA SS 3–15x42 30mm MQ Gen 2
Questions for the group:
  • Which of these scopes best balances durability, weight, and performance for Western hunting?
  • Am I overlooking any strong alternatives in this category?
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
 
I get it, but the Maven RS1.2 is so much nicer than all of those. Save a couple oz elsewhere.
The company is just shit. They make one scope that passes a drop test and rokslide goes nuts. None of their other scopes can pass which means durability doesnt mean anything to them long term - blind squirrel finding a nut. Trijicon, SWFA, and Nightforce all consistently put forward scopes that pass the tests because they understand durability and reliability are important. Give those companies your money, not Maven.
 
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