Rifle Scopes New Hunting Optic. Nightforce or Vortex?

[wareagle700]

Im trying to decide on a new scope for a hunting rifle. Looking to stay under $900 so I am strongly considering the Nightforce SHV 3-10 and the Vortex Razor HD LH 2.5-10.

Any feedback on these?

 

[SlagAxe]

Neither has a zero stop I have the SHV and have only one concern with it, NF does not guarantee it will be waterproof with the cap removed. However, I have had mine off in the rain with no problems. It is hard to beat this scope at the price point. No experience with the Vortex LH.

 

[wareagle700]

Yeah, I'm not concerned about the lack of a zero stop, I'm looking at capped turrets anyway. Trying to keep the weight down too as it's going to sit on top of a 6lb rifle. I wanted something with good glass, great build quality, a useable reticle, and the ability to spin the elevation turret if the opportunity presents itself.


This scope is replacing a Leupold VX3i with the exposed elevation turret that I was just not pleased with.

 

[Rerun7]

I have the viper 2.5-10 and it's been a solid hunting scope. The glass is good, positive clicks and the illumination is nice. My only complaint is the reticle gets too small at low power but that's a small issue for where I hunt.

 

[Blwxxzy]

I love my SHV, but I don't think you'll save much in the weight category

 

[6point5CM]

For a 6lb rifle, I would go with the Vortex Razor LH. Thats what I put on my Kimber MT that was 5lb 9oz. Great combo. Haven't had a chance to get much time spinning the turrets to see how they do yet though. Glass and weight is great. I really like the reticle (not the BDC reticle).

 

[WeiserBucks]

Look for a used 2.5-10x32 or 42 NXS , perfect size and weight for hunting , great features and can be found for $1100 or so .

 

[SlagAxe]

wareagle, if you get the chance to do a side by side of these scopes please post up your impressions.

 

[fast88]

I like the SHV but the weight is a bit heavy.


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