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ghott reacted to KenLee's post in the thread Maven RS.5 - low light performance? with Like.

I don't with the amplus 50mm. I'm sure it's great in low light. I have a 6 yr old leica er5 4-20x50 that's nice. Probably close to same...

Yesterday at 7:40 AM
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ghott reacted to elkguide's post in the thread Maven RS.5 - low light performance? with Like.

I've only used an RS.5 for a year and have had no issues with it. It isn't as good as the Swarovskis that I have at dark thirty but for...

Yesterday at 7:40 AM
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ghott replied to the thread Maven RS.5 - low light performance?.

The price tag and 56mm objective will likely put this one out of the question. I’ll keep my eyes peeled in the classifieds for one tho...

Sunday at 8:30 PM
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ghott reacted to sdupontjr's post in the thread Maven RS.5 - low light performance? with Like.

If low light is what your after, schmidt bender Polar T96 is king. I have a dedicated tikka 308 that is my low light setup with a SB...

Sunday at 8:23 PM
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ghott reacted to KenLee's post in the thread Maven RS.5 - low light performance? with Like.

The Maven illumination bleeds out a little to my eyes and anything over 15-18x magnification seems a waste to me. I was unimpressed...

Sunday at 8:01 AM
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ghott replied to the thread Maven RS.5 - low light performance?.

Appreciate the feedback! I looked a bit at the Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i - but haven’t been able to get my hands on one in person. Would...

Sunday at 8:01 AM
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ghott posted the thread Maven RS.5 - low light performance? in Optics.

I’m in the market for a nice SFP optic for a hunting rifle. I came across the Maven RS.5 4-24x50 - which is priced great compared to...

Sunday at 7:15 AM
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ghott reacted to Sandstrom's post in the thread New rifle choices with Like.

Definitely don’t buy a Tikka, they are a gateway drug into more Tikkas…

Apr 8, 2024
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ghott reacted to Article 4's post in the thread Your First Shot on a Cold Bore is the most important. with Like.

They are both significant. Almost every single hunting contour barrel experienced POI shift as heat increases. Knowing fouled and cold...

Apr 4, 2024
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ghott replied to the thread WTS (4) Barrett Fieldcrafts.

Great prices and rifles! I missed the BF in 25-06 earlier today by a couple hours...and I'm struggling to keep myself from buying your...

Mar 23, 2024
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ghott replied to the thread Rib mount for red dot.

Just put a meadow creek on my wife’s turkey gun 👍👍

Mar 19, 2024
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ghott replied to the thread WTS Seekins PH2 in 7PRC - Now in Stock.

Any of these in 6.5PRC @buckeye_optics (Mountain Shadow)?

Mar 17, 2024
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ghott replied to the thread 25-06 factory options.

Appreciate all the feedback. Still unsure of what to do, but the Browning and Kimber reviews have sent me down that rabbit hole. I’m...

Mar 14, 2024
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ghott reacted to 2Stamp's post in the thread 25-06 factory options with Like.

If it were me ( and I did this probably 12 years ago) I'd look for one with a 24" barrel, minimum. That caliber shines at speed IMO...

Mar 14, 2024
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ghott replied to the thread 25-06 factory options.

I don't see the 25-06 offered in their current production Ruger American bolt-action line...maybe I'm missing it? EDIT: found it -...

Mar 14, 2024