Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Nightforce SHV 3-10x42?

Previous Thread

Next Thread

Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? #14201809 10/14/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta I’m thinking about picking up different Hunting scope for my Winchester Featherweight. Right now I’ve got a Leupold vx3i 3.5-10x40 on it, I’m wondering if the glass on the SHV is better, worse or about the same as the vx3i?

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14201813 10/14/19 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY IMO the NF is superior in every way. Optically, dependability, all around Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14201847 10/14/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Not on a Winchester, but I like mine. I have VX-3 and VX3i. Agree with Doug. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14201853 10/14/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta I’m wondering if I’m going to run into mounting problems with it being compact. DF, are those medium Talley’s you have on there?

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14201856 10/14/19 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,820 M mathman Campfire 'Bwana mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,820 Use a rail and place the rings where you wish.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14201919 10/14/19 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,526 Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,526 I have both, and though I can't say which has the better glass, both are very close (I haven't done any measurable tests, just shot deer), but the warm-n-fuzzy factor is much higher with the SHV.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14202024 10/14/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by RBO I’m wondering if I’m going to run into mounting problems with it being compact. DF, are those medium Talley’s you have on there? Yes, med. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14202087 10/14/19 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah B boatanchor Campfire Tracker boatanchor Campfire Tracker B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah I have to admit I’m not much of a fan of the VX-3i 3.5X10X40 the NF is a nicer scope but twice the money. If you want to stick with Leupold the VX-3i 4.5X14X40 30mm side focus is a great scope and still less than the NF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14202163 10/14/19 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 27,935 TN A alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 27,935 TN You’ll like the glass better.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? boatanchor #14202179 10/14/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Originally Posted by boatanchor I have to admit I’m not much of a fan of the VX-3i 3.5X10X40 the NF is a nicer scope but twice the money. If you want to stick with Leupold the VX-3i 4.5X14X40 30mm side focus is a great scope and still less than the NF I’m not worried about the price of the SHV, I have the money for one in my “toy fund”. I’ve owned several Leupolds vx1, vx2, vxiii, vx3, vx5, and a few vx6’s, I’ve also owned a few Zeiss conquests, MC and HD a few swaro’s haibacht, z3, z5, and x5, but I’ve never owned a Nightforce. I was thinking of maybe getting another Swaro z3 but figured I’d try out a Nightforce this time round. If I like it maybe I’ll swap my x5i out with a Nightforce. The x5i is a nice scope but that turret on top is just a bit too cumbersome for my type of hunting.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14202237 10/14/19 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah B boatanchor Campfire Tracker boatanchor Campfire Tracker B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah Just mounted a VX-5 for a customer today , I know what you are saying about the top turret it’s whopper size!! Great scope though

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? boatanchor #14202244 10/14/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Originally Posted by boatanchor Just mounted a VX-5 for a customer today , I know what you are saying about the top turret it’s whopper size!! Great scope though You must mean the x5, I like the cds dial on my vx5, I wish the dial on the x5 was more like the dial on the Leupolds or the ATACR’s dial.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14202264 10/14/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana I think VX-6 glass may be better than SHV glass, but the latter for sure has a better rep for adjustment dependability. Z-3 glass is pretty good, I’m guessing on par with the SHV. For a robust scope, maybe a bit heavier than some, the SHV would be hard to beat. I have those mentioned, so it’s easy to compare. But that’s just my opinion, no fancy testing. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Dirtfarmer #14202296 10/14/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer I think VX-6 glass may be better than SHV glass, but the latter for sure has a better rep for adjustment dependability. Z-3 glass is pretty good, I’m guessing on par with the SHV. For a robust scope, maybe a bit heavier than some, the SHV would be hard to beat. I have those mentioned, so it’s easy to compare. But that’s just my opinion, no fancy testing. DF A couple years ago I took out my Zeiss Conquest hd5 and MC, Swarovski Z3, and VX3i and looked across my field after legal shooting light and I couldn’t notice a difference in any of them so if the SHV is on par with them then I’ll be happy.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14202299 10/14/19 Joined: May 2018 Posts: 97 N NZSika Campfire Greenhorn NZSika Campfire Greenhorn N Joined: May 2018 Posts: 97 For me it just comes down to brand trust and confidence. Even if they were equal (and they aren't), I would go for the NF every day. The SHV is just plain trustworthy. In any event, the NF SHV is superior in every aspect to the vx3i except the parallax adjustment is not needed for most general applications. I have both.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? NZSika #14202338 10/14/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by NZSika For me it just comes down to brand trust and confidence. Even if they were equal (and they aren't), I would go for the NF every day. The SHV is just plain trustworthy. In any event, the NF SHV is superior in every aspect to the vx3i except the parallax adjustment is not needed for most general applications. I have both. Get an illuminated SHV and you won’t have adjustable parallax. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14202687 10/14/19 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 717 SlimBlundt Campfire Regular SlimBlundt Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 717 SHV glass is on par with VX3 glass. VX5/6 is much better than both. SHV has a more stable and forgiving eye box than the VX3i. The Leupold eye relief tends to shift as you adjust magnification. If you want some really ridiculous glass for under $1k, Europtic has Leica Magnus 1.5-10x42 starting at $799 "Pessimism never won any battle." - Dwight Eisenhower

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? mathman #14202966 10/14/19 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,628 MontanaMan Campfire Ranger MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,628 Originally Posted by mathman Use a rail and place the rings where you wish. Or use extended mounts. As for the SHV, the glass is plenty good & you won't find more dependability than NF. Get the ForcePlex illuminated version & rock on. MM

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14204918 10/15/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Well after all this fine advice on the SHV, a trip to the shop changed everything! Once the shop owner heard what I wanted it for he made me a deal on a Zeiss Victory Diavari 2.5-10x50 I couldn’t refuse. I ended up spending a few hundred more but I couldn’t say no to the deal. Thanks for all the replies anyway guys. I’m thinking about buying a Kimber Montana, maybe I’ll throw the SHV on there instead.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14206375 10/16/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Zeiss Victory glass is better than about anything, top end Alpha Euro. I have one of those and a 1.5-6x42 T. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14206378 10/16/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana 2.5-10x50 on an Ed Brown Damara 300 WM.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Dirtfarmer #14206420 10/16/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer 2.5-10x50 on an Ed Brown Damara 300 WM. Nice! How do you like the Zeiss? Any cons I should know about? The one I bought has a #6 reticle.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14206796 10/16/19 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,518 In the vicinity of dandihood H horse1 Campfire Outfitter horse1 Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,518 In the vicinity of dandihood Although you've made alternate arrangements already, in the FWIW dept. A 2.5-10x42 NXS will fit on a LA M70 Fwt or a Kimber MT 84L in Talley Lwt Lows. There is virtually NO ROOM left for an obj lens cover on the Kimber though. Last edited by horse1; 10/16/19. I can walk on water.......................but I do stagger a bit on alcohol.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? gr8fuldoug #14206798 10/16/19 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,724 Southern Idaho centershot Campfire Outfitter centershot Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,724 Southern Idaho Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug IMO the NF is superior in every way. Optically, dependability, all around Have owned both and fully agree. As it should, costing 2X more. Pictured here with a buck I took last Thursday. Scope is in Medium Talley's on a Bergara Woodsman. Last edited by centershot; 10/16/19. A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? horse1 #14206928 10/16/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Originally Posted by horse1 Although you've made alternate arrangements already, in the FWIW dept. A 2.5-10x42 NXS will fit on a LA M70 Fwt or a Kimber MT 84L in Talley Lwt Lows. There is virtually NO ROOM left for an obj lens cover on the Kimber though. That’s good to know, I’m still going to set up a Kimber with Nightforce one day.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? centershot #14206933 10/16/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Originally Posted by centershot Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug IMO the NF is superior in every way. Optically, dependability, all around Have owned both and fully agree. As it should, costing 2X more. Pictured here with a buck I took last Thursday. Scope is in Medium Talley's on a Bergara Woodsman. What’s the green cap all about?

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14207235 10/16/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by RBO Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer 2.5-10x50 on an Ed Brown Damara 300 WM. Nice! How do you like the Zeiss? Any cons I should know about? The one I bought has a #6 reticle. Great scope with top of the line optics. Also have a 1.5-6x42 on a M-70, 375 H&H. One Fire member who has been to Africa a few times, commented on how this rig would be about perfect for Leopards in dim light. Never been to Africa, but I see his point. This scope is excellent in dim light and the .375 with the right bullet would be ideal big cat medicine. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14208331 10/17/19 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,724 Southern Idaho centershot Campfire Outfitter centershot Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,724 Southern Idaho Originally Posted by RBO Originally Posted by centershot Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug IMO the NF is superior in every way. Optically, dependability, all around Have owned both and fully agree. As it should, costing 2X more. Pictured here with a buck I took last Thursday. Scope is in Medium Talley's on a Bergara Woodsman. What’s the green cap all about? A sticker with drops written on it. A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? centershot #14208415 10/17/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Originally Posted by centershot Originally Posted by RBO Originally Posted by centershot Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug IMO the NF is superior in every way. Optically, dependability, all around Have owned both and fully agree. As it should, costing 2X more. Pictured here with a buck I took last Thursday. Scope is in Medium Talley's on a Bergara Woodsman. What’s the green cap all about? A sticker with drops written on it. Oh, is that like a rain guard coating?

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14208422 10/17/19 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington 🤣🤣 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14213155 10/19/19 Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 129 Indiana P pheasant665 Campfire Member pheasant665 Campfire Member P Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 129 Indiana I just got one of these and really like it. Also have an atacr and nsx. I put the shv on my precision AR. I don't think anyone can answer your question about light. Everyone's idea of "lowlight" and "bright enough" will be different.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? pheasant665 #14215586 10/20/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana My take, the SHV is very good in dim light, although probably not the absolute best. Its strong point, IMO, is it’s strong and robust, holds zero and tracks about as good as any. It may be a tad heavier than some but bank vaults tend to be heavy. And it’s built like one. It may not be for every application but I sure like mine. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14215736 10/20/19 Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 53 East TX J jp_over1 Campfire Greenhorn jp_over1 Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 53 East TX Good discussion & info. I'd also like to hear about the NF SHV & what folks (who hunt) think about the reticles. Attached Images ret.JPG (17.66 KB, 531 downloads)

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? jp_over1 #14216242 10/20/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana I like the std duplex for hunting, whatever they call it, Forceplex I think. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14216247 10/20/19 Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 53 East TX J jp_over1 Campfire Greenhorn jp_over1 Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 53 East TX Good info - thanks!

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14216361 10/20/19 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca I'm happy with my SHV 3-10x42 MOAR on my Kimber Longmaster 6.5 Creed. I've dialed it but most often use the windshield and have had no issues come evening or morning low light. Have added a washer type zero stop to mine. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? sidepass #14216517 10/20/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana I’ve read stuff about that zero stop. Would appreciate details. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14216823 10/20/19 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California . Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Dirtfarmer #14217094 10/20/19 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,628 MontanaMan Campfire Ranger MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,628 Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer It may be a tad heavier than some but bank vaults tend to be heavy. 21 oz. for a scope the quality of a 3-10 SHV is not heavy, IMO; as better scopes go today, I think it's actually on the lighter end. Might be a tad heavy of you're comparing it to a Leupold though. MM

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? MontanaMan #14218241 10/21/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by MontanaMan Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer It may be a tad heavier than some but bank vaults tend to be heavy. 21 oz. for a scope the quality of a 3-10 SHV is not heavy, IMO; as better scopes go today, I think it's actually on the lighter end. Might be a tad heavy of you're comparing it to a Leupold though. MM Yep, depends on the comparison. Lighter than mega tactical scopes, heavier than many hunting scopes. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Dirtfarmer #14220819 10/22/19 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer I’ve read stuff about that zero stop. Would appreciate details. DF I got the washer/spacer from a business by the name of Zer-OStop.com business owner Jason Miller . also facebook.com/ZSTurretSystem is a place he did business. I've tried to contact him recently to no avail. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? sidepass #14220868 10/22/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana What are the specs on that washer? With that info, could probably make one. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14220936 10/22/19 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . Last edited by sidepass; 10/22/19. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14220969 10/22/19 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,822 Alaska/Texas A APDDSN0864 Campfire Ranger APDDSN0864 Campfire Ranger A Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,822 Alaska/Texas I'll second the comments on the SHV. I own two of them, both 3-10x42, one on a .243 RAR Predator in Med rings, the other on a Forbes .243AI in Talley Med rings. Both have the Illuminated MOAR reticle which is perfect for hunting, IMHO. I have drops for a specific load memorized out to 500 yards for the .243 and 600yards for the .243AI. I own one VX-5 and the SHV has clearer glass and better low-light performance to my old eyes. Ed "Not in an open forum, where truth has less value than opinions, where all opinions are equally welcome regardless of their origins, rationale, inanity, or truth, where opinions are neither of equal value nor decisive." Ken Howell

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? sidepass #14222224 10/22/19 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,702 Idaho Lonny Campfire Tracker Lonny Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,702 Idaho Originally Posted by sidepass Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . Thanks sidepass for the shim size! I need to make a couple of these. I have a couple 3-10 SHV's and really like them. I was a bit worried about their weight when compared to the 3-10X40 Leupolds that were replaced, but honestly can't tell the difference when packing the rifle.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14222321 10/22/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana What tubing material did you start with? DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? sidepass #14223146 10/23/19 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by sidepass Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . So ID .810 OD 9.32 and .149 on depth ? I have a 3d printer 50 feet from my desk, There is a guy at work that can make some of these up if that is the correct dimension.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Oldelkhunter #14223523 10/23/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter Originally Posted by sidepass Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . So ID .810 OD 9.32 and .149 on depth ? I have a 3d printer 50 feet from my desk, There is a guy at work that can make some of these up if that is the correct dimension. I believe there would be a market for such a part. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Dirtfarmer #14223530 10/23/19 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,252 Oregon A aheider Campfire Regular aheider Campfire Regular A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,252 Oregon Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter Originally Posted by sidepass Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . So ID .810 OD 9.32 and .149 on depth ? I have a 3d printer 50 feet from my desk, There is a guy at work that can make some of these up if that is the correct dimension. I believe there would be a market for such a part. DF Agreed!

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Dirtfarmer #14223559 10/23/19 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter Originally Posted by sidepass Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . So ID .810 OD 9.32 and .149 on depth ? I have a 3d printer 50 feet from my desk, There is a guy at work that can make some of these up if that is the correct dimension. I believe there would be a market for such a part. DF I just talked to him in the breakroom, he is getting the specs as I type this.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Oldelkhunter #14223592 10/23/19 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter Originally Posted by sidepass Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . So ID .810 OD 9.32 and .149 on depth ? I have a 3d printer 50 feet from my desk, There is a guy at work that can make some of these up if that is the correct dimension. Think the depth should be .200 so theirs some chicken to sand away to find YOUR zero. The zero stop rests on top of the dust cap threads and the turret lands on the zero stop. So once you zero your rifle you measure the gap between the top of the threads and bottom of turret and that gives you your stop thickness. I sanded away an extra moa so when i go to zero the turret is under no tension. OEH .932 OD Last edited by sidepass; 10/23/19. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? sidepass #14223685 10/23/19 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by sidepass Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter Originally Posted by sidepass Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . So ID .810 OD 9.32 and .149 on depth ? I have a 3d printer 50 feet from my desk, There is a guy at work that can make some of these up if that is the correct dimension. Think the depth should be .200 so theirs some chicken to sand away to find YOUR zero. The zero stop rests on top of the dust cap threads and the turret lands on the zero stop. So once you zero your rifle you measure the gap between the top of the threads and bottom of turret and that gives you your stop thickness. I sanded away an extra moa so when i go to zero the turret is under no tension. OEH .932 OD Would require a very large turret I'll know in the next few days what can be done

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14223871 10/23/19 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 971 Upstate SC H HandgunHTR Campfire Regular HandgunHTR Campfire Regular H Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 971 Upstate SC I know that there are quite a few videos and forum posts out there about using nylon washers to create zero stops for SWFA scopes. Would one of those work for these scopes as well, provided it is the right size?

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14223941 10/23/19 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca More of a spacer than a washer. Roughly 13/16" id 15/16 "od so a wall of 1/8 " and a depth on 3/16" looks like a ring. Found some rubber O rings that might work double stacked but not sure how they would compress. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? Dirtfarmer #14224145 10/23/19 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,526 Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,526 Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter Originally Posted by sidepass Material some kind of fiber somewhat like that from a 3D printer, ID .810 OD .932 thickness started around .200 mines now .149 now that I sanded it down to MY zero.Actually sanded it down plus 1 moa so the turret is not under tension when zeroed . So ID .810 OD 9.32 and .149 on depth ? I have a 3d printer 50 feet from my desk, There is a guy at work that can make some of these up if that is the correct dimension. I believe there would be a market for such a part. DF I'd be interested, also.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? sidepass #14224397 10/23/19 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,088 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by sidepass More of a spacer than a washer. Roughly 13/16" id 15/16 "od so a wall of 1/8 " and a depth on 3/16" looks like a ring. Found some rubber O rings that might work double stacked but not sure how they would compress. I’d expect a soft and mushy end point. They would keep you from an extra turn, going too low. I’m interested in what ever works. Doesn’t need to be fancy or real precise, IMO, to let you know you’re at the right level. DF

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14224411 10/23/19 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,724 Southern Idaho centershot Campfire Outfitter centershot Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,724 Southern Idaho Considering selling my SHV 3-10X42 w/ Forceplex reticle. PM me if interested. A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14224509 10/23/19 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta RBO OP Campfire Regular OP RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta Here’s what I would do if I was to make a zero stop. I would buy a pice of raw aluminum rod, most likely in 1”, then drill a 13/16” hole in it, then cut a slab off with a chop saw. Then I’d either have it powder coated or better yet anodized in black.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14224592 10/23/19 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca ordered some O rings. will see if they compress to much and hinder dust cap being secured and or if the turret cap itself forces the ring over the dust cap threads. O rings due on monday. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14224594 10/23/19 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by RBO Here’s what I would do if I was to make a zero stop. I would buy a pice of raw aluminum rod, most likely in 1”, then drill a 13/16” hole in it, then cut a slab off with a chop saw. Then I’d either have it powder coated or better yet anodized in black. Why not make it out of Blue Delrin ?

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? RBO #14224617 10/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758 I've got some from a 3D printer. I've only tested one, and not extensively, but it works well. I sanded it down to a little below height, then notched a spot so I could see 0. Ed, If your guy with the printer wants one to use as a pattern I can send you one. I don't know the measurements...I gave a coworker one of the original sand to fit ones from zero-stop and they gave me several trial/error sizes to try.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? JCMCUBIC #14224673 10/23/19 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC I've got some from a 3D printer. I've only tested one, and not extensively, but it works well. I sanded it down to a little below height, then notched a spot so I could see 0. Ed, If your guy with the printer wants one to use as a pattern I can send you one. I don't know the measurements...I gave a coworker one of the original sand to fit ones from zero-stop and they gave me several trial/error sizes to try. Jay, I'll wait to see what he comes up with first. He is pretty sharp(at times).I'll run using yours as a pattern and see what he says if he has problems. I am almost tempted to buy a piece of delrin and have one machined by a retired machinist that has done some stuff for me. Thanks

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? JCMCUBIC #14224712 10/23/19 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC I've got some from a 3D printer. I've only tested one, and not extensively, but it works well. I sanded it down to a little below height, then notched a spot so I could see 0. Ed, If your guy with the printer wants one to use as a pattern I can send you one. I don't know the measurements...I gave a coworker one of the original sand to fit ones from zero-stop and they gave me several trial/error sizes to try. Thinking this is the answer. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Nightforce SHV 3-10x42? sidepass #14226578 10/24/19 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by sidepass Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC I've got some from a 3D printer. I've only tested one, and not extensively, but it works well. I sanded it down to a little below height, then notched a spot so I could see 0. Ed, If your guy with the printer wants one to use as a pattern I can send you one. I don't know the measurements...I gave a coworker one of the original sand to fit ones from zero-stop and they gave me several trial/error sizes to try. Thinking this is the answer. I think you are right about that. I have not heard from the guy at work...it might be at the bottom of his list of priorities