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Kinda curious about these. The 3-10x42 would be pretty nifty on my Kimber. The price is interesting as well- under &900 for the 3-10x42:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2268571744/nightforce-shv-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-3-10x-42mm-matte

I understand they are not tacticool due to being SFP. However, from where I sit, I think I'd actually prefer SFP in a hunting scope.

Anyone try one? Thoughts?

I'd simply get a 3-9 SWFA HD....

20.8 oz sounds heavy.

And on a Kimber, I'd get something a bit trimmer and definitely lighter.

Just me.

DF

DF, it currently has a 3-10x42 Swaro on it that I am very fond of.

Probably shouldn't have mentioned the Kimber- let's just forget that part of it. The part that matters is, it's a rifle with some real reach (7 WSM w/ very accurate premium barrel) and I'm exploring the notion of scoping it such as to wring every last bit of potential from it.

Thanks Greg. That's definitely a candidate. Not THAT much cheaper than the NF, though.

Edit: plus, it's FFP. I have not used or owned an FFP scope. "I hear" that the MQ reticle gets pretty small and hard to see at low power settings in lower light and with a messy background? Dunno. Definitely don't want to give up low-X performance.

I'd stay with the Swaro, just me.

I understand you wanting to twist turrets, etc. The Z3 4-12x50 BT is a turret scope, BT not offered on the 3-10x42. It's pretty light and sleek for a 50 mm objective. I have one on a 26 Nosler and feel I can squeeze what I need to from that round using it.

DF



I used a Sharpie to write in ranges, can "erase the board" with a touch of acetone.

'Guide, thanks for the pics. Really like that camo job a lot! That's an 8400 (WSM) Kimber, yeah?

DF, I've been really pleased with the stock turret on the Swaro; I put a sticker on top with the yardages marked off. It tracks really well. It worked well enough to kill my first mule deer a few years ago at 520 yards. And he was a small target!

However, I'd like to take the rifle to the next level.

18" 308...

I have a 3-9 SWFA SS on my Kimber 7WSM and wouldn't change a thing...

I have a 3-10x SHV and so far like it a lot, but have only had it on one rifle so far, a 28 Nosler.

I have the 4x14 on my 7x300wm ..It's been a solid scope that gets me out there and back..By back I mean back to exact zero..I have had some others that didn't do that so well..

The capped turrets are a plus for me as the gun goes on a horse some..For a hunting scope the caps are almost a must,at least for me ..

I want the 3x10 to go on my 260..I am saving...LOL

I don't think any of the reticles in the 3-10 make very good hunting reticles in lesser light stuations that are common in hunting. I sold mine because of that. As crazy as it sounds if they just offered it in the plain ole mildot I would buy another heck or even plain duplex

CC... Out of curiosity what scope do you use now that fits all of your stringent requirements of a hunting scope...

I would run one on my Kimbers without any hesitation. I like their MOA reticle personally and have no issues with a couple of ounces to know it will work.

I eventually want to replace all my Leupold 3-10's with them. Only on the Campfire Nightforce now doesn't make the grade....

I got a 3-9 SWFA for Christmas and traded it for a Bushnell LRHS.
I wanted to get a 2.5-10 NSX, but the store was out of stock, so I looked at the SHV. In my opinion the SHV was far superior to the SWFA. No tunnel vision, and the optics were much clearer. The SHV MOAR reticle was a little light, so I opted to wait for the lit NSX.
I liked the LRHS so much I just bought a second one. Mostly due to the reticle for long range work. I still want to try a lit NSX for in the woods, short range hunting.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...g_range_hunters_forgotten_a#Post10920323

Whenever you get the chance CC......

Really appreciate the input, guys.

I need to find a way to handle some FFP scopes. The notion of the reticle getting small and thin at low X's (close range, quick shots) and then big and thick at long ranges is counterintuitive to me. But that's just me "imagining", haha. Hopefully I can find some examples to look through before its go time on this next scope purchase.

Keep talking, I'm listening! Thanks again.

Personally, I like the MOAR recticle and had no problem last year on this High Cascade muley at last light..

He was bedded in a patch of timber on a point and I had to thread the needle..As you can see it was clear dark by the time I got to him.. I don't think it is a handicap at all..

I am sure there are better reticles for last light shooting,but this one works fine..

Santiam, very nice buck! I've drawn that tag a couple times but ended up hunting blacktail later in the season instead. I did kill a bentleg (benchleg? I've heard it both ways) up near the PCT in blacktail season; that would've been within the High Cascade unit.

How do you like the optical properties of the scope at lower power settings? Is it easy to get behind? One review I read of the Bushnell 3-12 LRHS called out the performance at 3x, 4x as being pretty poor. Don't like that.