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Max budget of $900. Don’t have to spend it all if not necessary. Looking for something with at least VX3/meopro quality glass. Something with illumination and either a multi range reticle or solid accuracy in twisting turret. Will be used for range work to 600 yrds and hunting to 500 yards. Two that have caught my eye are Dougs sale price of meopro 3.5-10 x 44 w illuminated dot. Also considering SWFA SS of some type (not sure if they have illumination). Open to other suggestions. Thanks for any experienced feedback.
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If you want illumination in an SWFA, you have three to choose from- 1-4, 1-6, 5-20. You might want to check out a Nightforce SHV 3-10; they have two reticles with illumination.
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I’d consider a Nightforce SHV also . It should be in your budget if you catch a sale.
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Is the SHV going to be glass comparable to a VX3 Leopold?
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Yes, and much more importantly it’s 10x more reliable.
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You can get a demo Zeiss V4 4-16x44 with zero-stop, locking target elevation turret and illuminated reticle (several choices) and stay under your budget of $900.
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Is the SHV going to be glass comparable to a VX3 Leopold? Yes It’s a No brainer if you’re twisting turrets
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Shv. Wouldn’t even consider a Leupold for dialing.
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My Tract TORIC has tracked perfectly and the glass is outstanding (compares to my Swarovski Z5 and LRHS). Don’t confuse the TORIC with the entry level models that had issues (at least when first introduced). I’d also stay in touch with Doug at camerland about Demos or special unadvertised pricing.
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The SHVs i have played with had really short eye relief. So far, my UHD LHT 3-15×50 has been great. Far better glass than VX3, tracking appears to be good as well
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Wesley, do you have experience with this scope? What would make you choose it over a zeiss, meopta or nightforce SHV?
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The SHVs i have played with had really short eye relief. So far, my UHD LHT 3-15×50 has been great. Far better glass than VX3, tracking appears to be good as well I should have added that I really want 3.5-4” eye relief. Nothing is more aggravating the getting scope bit in a short eye relief scope. That rules out the SHV for me.
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I’d love to know why the 50 mm is $300 less than the 42 mm.
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I’d love to know why the 50 mm is $300 less than the 42 mm. Don’t ask questions, just buy it.
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Shot 2 rifles today at the lovely KISA shooting range, My 308 wears the UHD. 3-15×50 and my suppressed. 223 model 600 a Vari-X III, 2.5-8. Had no problems spotting his at 300 with 308. Shot the 223 at 200. Both worked well. 1/2" groups with both rifles tells me the scopes are 'good enough'. I'm really liking the Razor
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The SHVs i have played with had really short eye relief. So far, my UHD LHT 3-15×50 has been great. Far better glass than VX3, tracking appears to be good as well I should have added that I really want 3.5-4” eye relief. Nothing is more aggravating the getting scope bit in a short eye relief scope. That rules out the SHV for me. I’ve read this several times, but I don’t notice it in the SHVs I’ve used.
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The SHV has 3.1" of eye relief according to Night Force. It hasn't been a problem for me on my .223, but might on a heavy kicker.
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