Anyone using the NF SHV 3-10? Lotta bang for the buck

[Jesse Jaymes]

The never ending Rifle Scope saga. Having owned, and still owning a small pile of FFP optics....I am wanting to go retro for a dedicated big game rig. It's the new fad now (I am guilty as well) for every gun to be Long Range. I am wanting to use and continue a build over time, of a Left Handed 338 Win Mag. I REALLY like magnification. The 10X leaves me far short of what I would like. But would still cover everything I NEED.

I own an SWFA 3-9, so no need to suggest. I don't really care for it.

Wanting to know if many have utilized the NF SHV 3-10, and overall thoughts. I'd love the NXS version, as I truly love illuminated reticle. But not for the extra $500+.

Also think I would be a huge fan of the MOAR reticle. Lots to like. Just no Zero Stop I don't think? Shim kits available?

 

[Brightwhite]

I have 2 of the 3-10 shv’s and am a big fan for 20oz. I do like the 3-10 more than I did my 2.5-10 NXS. I think the eyebox is better, and I like the parallax adjustment better. Yeah I wish it had more mag and an exposed turret, but Nightforce has that in the 4-14 and it’s 30oz...

The capped elevation and no zero stop is a minus sometimes, but for some applications it’s actually a plus. I find myself spinning off the turret and putting it in my bino harness when I know I’m getting into a
Shooting situation, works fine.

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

Many thanks for your input

 

[CApighunter]

I put one on a 300 win mag, love it as a bombproof scope. The MOAR reticle is very easy to use, glass is fantastic, and all the knobs adjust super smooth. I don't plan on dialing with mine, but it would be easy enough just to pop the cap off when you need to spin turrets.

 

[OXN939]

Many thanks for your input

I'm with ya on wishing they hadn't discontinued the non illuminated version- so much so that my stimulus check turned into one. Will update with how it works out. Evidently, the SHV line is made in Japan, not the USA. Not that that's a deal breaker or anything; just interesting info.

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

Where are all these rumors coming from? Kinda reading there are no more Parallax adjustable models made....with out without illumination. I thought the non illuminated were standard with parallax adj?

What would they pull parallax adj OFF a model? that's dumb

 

[Ram94]

Their website still shows adjustable parallax on the non-illuminated models and I just bought one brand new as such.


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[Jesse Jaymes]

Hello,



Thank you for contacting Nightforce Optics.



On our SHV 3-10x42 optics, we currently only manufacturing that optic with center only illumination and parallax is fixed (125m).



Respectfully,

 

[324matt]

im looking for a 3-10 too. I think thats the perfect size for a eelkrifle.

 

[Corvus Corax]

I have one on my main hunting rifle. Installed it last December not much field time with it, but it seems solid. I have spun the dials a bit. It is pretty satisfying to make 10 MOA adjustments in every direction while shooting a box test, and go right back to zero. I have the basic Forceplex non illuminated. Simplicity has some perks. Doug at CameralandNY helped me out.

 

[Corvus Corax]

One note, this scope is compact, and has a pretty short mounting surface. This can require a different ring and base combination on long actions. I had to add a rail to get mine set up how I wanted.

 

[324matt]

How is the reticle in low light? Do you wish you would have got the illuminated reticle? I have had them before on cheaper optics and not ever used them. But the forcplex reticle is fineer than a cheap nikon

 

[324matt]

Also im thinking of the nightforce pic rail for my rem 700 with a spuhr hunting mount. Seem like a solid set up vs rings?

What are the perks of simplicity?

 

[324matt]

I'm with ya on wishing they hadn't discontinued the non illuminated version- so much so that my stimulus check turned into one. Will update with how it works out. Evidently, the SHV line is made in Japan, not the USA. Not that that's a deal breaker or anything; just interesting info.

Why didnt you want the illuminated reticle?

 

[OXN939]

Significant cost increase for what I find to be zero utility. I, personally, have never seen an illuminated reticle on a riflescope that I'd use for anything other than tactical shooting at night.

 

[Jon Boy]

Anyone ever come up with a shim kit for a zero stop for one of these?

 

[Corvus Corax]

I just like a simple reticle on first focal plane scopes. I prefer capped turrets for my style of shooting. I can see the duplex well enough in hunting conditions. Part of the reason I didn’t get the MOAR was people described it as a little fine for dark timber. Illumination probably helps with that.

 

[Joshuajosh]

I put one on a 300 win mag, love it as a bombproof scope. The MOAR reticle is very easy to use, glass is fantastic, and all the knobs adjust super smooth. I don't plan on dialing with mine, but it would be easy enough just to pop the cap off when you need to spin turrets.

Do you use the illuminated one

 

[CApighunter]

Do you use the illuminated one

I answered your question in one of your other threads on the subject. It was non illuminated with side focus. Decided I didn’t like the reticle and sold the scope.

 

[CoStick]

Anyone ever come up with a shim kit for a zero stop for one of these?

Would be great