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I am going to say +1 to this. Best all around for size, weight, and most important reliability. Agree, but for half the money the SHV will do the same job... same glass... great tracking... however, without the illumination. For what the OP described.... if it were ME and I was spendingNightforce NXS coin... I'd go 3.5-15x50. In fact that's my plan for my antelope rifle I'm building this winter. But I do put a premium on LR performance these days that others may not. Jeff, You sure the SHV has the same glass as the updated stuff found in the newer NXS models like the 2.5-10x42 and the ATACR, etc? I understand it's a noticeable improvement over the previous stuff (likely just a difference in coatings) that they were using in the NXS. For me the verdict is still out on how well they'll track with durability and reliability in mind. NF brought out that scope with the comment that they were designed to be a scope for the common guy, without the overbuilt internals and mechanics of the NXS. I'd still trust the NXS to work every time, over the SHV, but time will tell if the SHV, while not as overbuilt as the NXS, is built "enough" to be durable and reliable. Just some of my thoughts.
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NSX 3.5x15 is just to heavy for an all around rig, the 2x10x42would be the better choice
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I've used Kahles 3-9x42mm, Leupold Vari X-III 3.5-10x40mm and 50mm, Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32, and Bushnell LRHS 3-12x44mm on 7mm rifles. Currently I'm still on the LRHS. If I did another that were smaller and lighter I would go back to the NXS 2.5-10x32mm.
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I really like the Leupold 4.5-12..Mine have two dots below the crosshairs and the post.. Great aiming points to about 600..
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I am going to say +1 to this. Best all around for size, weight, and most important reliability. Agree, but for half the money the SHV will do the same job... same glass... great tracking... however, without the illumination. For what the OP described.... if it were ME and I was spendingNightforce NXS coin... I'd go 3.5-15x50. In fact that's my plan for my antelope rifle I'm building this winter. But I do put a premium on LR performance these days that others may not. Jeff, You sure the SHV has the same glass as the updated stuff found in the newer NXS models like the 2.5-10x42 and the ATACR, etc? I understand it's a noticeable improvement over the previous stuff (likely just a difference in coatings) that they were using in the NXS. For me the verdict is still out on how well they'll track with durability and reliability in mind. NF brought out that scope with the comment that they were designed to be a scope for the common guy, without the overbuilt internals and mechanics of the NXS. I'd still trust the NXS to work every time, over the SHV, but time will tell if the SHV, while not as overbuilt as the NXS, is built "enough" to be durable and reliable. Just some of my thoughts. Glass... I have heard it said the SHV and NXS are the same.... however, I did not know that the Compact NXS has upgraded glass above the other scopes in the NXS lineup... interesting! Mine has been tracking great and seems to be a very solid scope. My presumption would be that Nightforce "knows things" about building them like that <g>. I'd certainly prefer the similar NXS if money were no object, but I'd very happily buy another SHV if I had a rifle calling out for a 3-10 class scope. But I think my antelope rifle will be calling out for more than 10x on the top end <g>.....
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Alway baffles me how many suggest a 3-9X.
Why slum a 6x or 9X on an antelope rifle? Because you have already killed many antelope with a 6X or a 3-9X, and don't want the extra weight, bulk, blocky lines and length that usually go along with variables maxing in the teens  Killing antelope and mule deer with a 6X, or 3-9X scope is not hard; killing elk with them is even easier
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Hi magnification scopes on hunting rifles like bowie knives on your belt are signs of inexperience.  Flame away, ha ha 
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Alway baffles me how many suggest a 3-9X.
Why slum a 6x or 9X on an antelope rifle? Because you have already killed many antelope with a 6X or a 3-9X, and don't want the extra weight, bulk, blocky lines and length that usually go along with variables maxing in the teens Killing antelope and mule deer with a 6X, or 3-9X scope is not hard; killing elk with them is even easier Damn, agree with Bob on this one, well maybe a few others but this one for sure:). Course that ss 6x is a bit bulky....
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Me too. 6x is plenty for any distance I would be shooting. I use a older Zeiss fixed power and it has been a terrific scope.
If I use a variable it is either a 2.5-8 Leupold or a 3-9 Zeiss Conquest.
I prefer scopes that are 40mm or less.
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But it's a 7-mag......... it can do amazing things.... if scoped properly! Otherwise.... sheesh.... might as well just carry a .270.
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There is no "optimum", no "perfect"...there is only hunters choosing tools. It's all subjective.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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7-mag is pretty damn optimum.
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For a elk rifle I'd go light weight something like a vx3 3.5-10x40
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If price was no object I'd look at glass from Swarovski, Zeiss, S&B and the Nightforce choices maybe the vx6, and with antelope on the menu probably go with 14+ on the top end as long as I could have 4 or less at the bottom.
I've used a 3-9 Conquest for several years on mine and haven't felt limited but the extra magnification doesn't hurt anything and comes in handy occasionally determining if a bull is legal or if a branch is in your way.
I've gone to the Z6&800 reticles lately and while they aren't as appealing as a simple X for close stuff they are very useful and fast to targets over 400 yards. Personal preference in glass and reticle probably vary too much for a single best choice.
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Good all-around scope. Perfect for the task.
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Hi magnification scopes on hunting rifles like bowie knives on your belt are signs of inexperience. Flame away, ha ha Some questions should not be dignified with and answer.
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Have a Kahles CL 3-9 with the 4a reticle and MultiZero feature on mine. All I need...
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