Would you buy this scope?

[atmat]

All of which can be done with equipment already on the market, right?

So why are we even discussing what you can do with gear already on the market?

To me the closest is the Maven. But I don’t need the 6x erector, don’t care to support the company much, and like the advertised reticle of this more.

Respectfully, I can't tell how much of these quotes are sincere, as opposed to it being d*ck measuring responses to my stated optics preferences.

This wasn’t the intent. Was trying to be respectful in my response and sharing my experience from the last couple years after being on the other end of the spectrum previously.

 

[Kimber7man]

I’ll say this based on my experience this week. I have a 3-15x50 scope and set it at 4X when I’m hunting. Shot a bull elk at 417 yards and cranked the zoom up to get a good sight picture before I pulled the trigger. Looked at my scope settings after the excitement ended and I was at 8X.

Now if it were an antelope, I’d probably have cranked up more magnification for a finer point of aim.

Looking forward to seeing this scope come out.

 

[Dobermann]

The less magnification range = less movement in the parts and less weight.

I'd rather have a bomber, sub 20oz 3-9 with exposed elevation and a good useable reticle. I don't know what the fascination is with these massive zoom ranges trying to solve every problem. I just want a scope to solve 1 problem perfectly instead of 3 problems marginally.

For what it's worth - and I know it's only just one reference point for the conversation that followed your post (and you expressed your own preferences) - 3-14 is still within the 5x ratio that Jeff Huber said is the upper limit of what he thinks is mechanically and optically optimal.

 

[Trogon]

I don’t need 15x for hunting, but it is a practical upper range. Makes range work much easier. I dont want to have to pack a spotter every time I zero or do some lead dev. 12 is marginal. Easy pass on 9x scopes for me.

 

[gtriple]

For what it's worth - and I know it's only just one reference point for the conversation that followed your post (and you expressed your own preferences) - 3-14 is still within the 5x ratio that Jeff Huber said is the upper limit of what he thinks is mechanically and optically optimal.

Oh yea, no disagreement there. My RS1.2s are fantastic all around scopes. But at 26.6oz, it’s a little heavy. If Maven upgraded their Rs.2, that would be a killer ultralight scope. Probably comes in sub 15oz.

 

[LongWayAround]

Maybe this scope will be released by the time Tikka also releases a 6 CM with 18-20" factory threaded barrel.

It will be a package deal with the online S2H class.

 

[swampy14]

Oh yea, no disagreement there. My RS1.2s are fantastic all around scopes. But at 26.6oz, it’s a little heavy. If Maven upgraded their Rs.2, that would be a killer ultralight scope. Probably comes in sub 15oz.

I think Im okay with the 26oz knowing it’s reliable and durable

 

[Bobrobheimer]

All:

It’s a serious question from Ryan. This is not just a feeler post. No presale or other nonsense.


If a 3-12x40’ish mil/mil scope was offered that was consistently reliable and durable, was tested heavily, had multiple reticles that were truly usable/visible from 3-12x, a good/great eyebox and DOF, low profile zero stop elevation and capped windage; and was under $1,500- would you buy it?

Definitely

 

[Physical_Wind954]

Yes, I have been looking at buying a new NF or Trijicon, but I'll hold till more is shared about this.

 

[nm.otter]

the plethora of SWFA 6x hunters who never find themselves wanting more X's.

I took my 6x42 MQ Gen2 out to 1,000 yards last week (with the help of a spotter). I'm 100% confident shooting it out to 600, but spotting my own impacts past about 300 gets dicey, especially in low light.

It's mostly the reticle that gets me excited me about this new scope. Capped windage that doesn't protrude so far will also be nice.

 

[amassi]

I’m most excited to see the classifieds when this new scope drops. Sure to be a plethora of Mavens, Nightforces and such that drop


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[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

I’m most excited to see the classifieds when this new scope drops. Sure to be a plethora of Mavens, Nightforces and such that drop


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Nah, just another reason for a new rifle!

 

[Mike D Texas]

I’m most excited to see the classifieds when this new scope drops. Sure to be a plethora of Mavens, Nightforces and such that drop


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Yes! Please sell all of those crappy Nightforce ATACR 4-16 FFP Mil-R scopes,

 

[Nine Banger]

Yes! Please sell all of those crappy Nightforce ATACR 4-16 FFP Mil-R scopes,

List them now. Stay ahead of the game.

 

[grfox92]

Ok, so I may at some point come back and read this whole thread but I just cant right now.

Is there a ballpark price? Renderings? And date of launch?

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[atmat]

Ok, so I may at some point come back and read this whole thread but I just cant right now.

Is there a ballpark price? Renderings? And date of launch?

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They released them in February. Unfortunately, they were priced at $2,900 and couldn’t pass the drop test. The whole project had to be canned. LOW almost filed bankruptcy. Whole big thing. We had a funeral for a bird.

 

[grfox92]

They released them in February. Unfortunately, they were priced at $2,900 and couldn’t pass the drop test. The whole project had to be canned. LOW almost filed bankruptcy. Whole big thing. We had a funeral for a bird.

Oh man now I am extremely lost and will have to read the thread.

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[atmat]

Oh man now I am extremely lost and will have to read the thread.

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Hahaha I’m jk dude. It’s a semi-quote from The Office.

No clue when it’ll come out. We’re all still waiting.

 

[grfox92]

Hahaha I’m jk dude. It’s a semi-quote from The Office.

No clue when it’ll come out. We’re all still waiting.

Now that you say that, I remember the quote from the office about the funeral for a bird.

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[RockAndSage]

Now that you say that, I remember the quote from the office about the funeral for a bird.

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Specs are 3-14, right around $1500 IIRC, Form shared some renderings of low-profile turrets, and the simplified THLR reticle. Can't tell you where it's all posted at in this thread, but it's in here somewhere.