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Nightforce SHV
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07/26/14 08:37 PM
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wheeling_hunter
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I am looking for personal experience with Nightforce SHV. I am looking at5x20x56 for my 6.5 Creedmore. Any pros or cons would be appreciated.
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
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07/27/14 02:36 AM
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J.G.
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Based on features I read.
Pros: MOA reticle and MOA knobs, great glass (NF afterall)
Cons: Second focal plane, knobs under caps, weight.
Price?
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
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07/27/14 04:05 AM
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Wburke2010
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Price is 950 I think. For that I would get a used nxs
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
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07/27/14 06:27 AM
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How much do you want the finished rifle to weigh.?
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: Wburke2010]
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07/27/14 10:32 AM
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J.G.
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Price is 950 I think. For that I would get a used nxs
Walter For that I would get a Viper PST. FFP, lighter, exposed turrets.
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
#5220515
07/27/14 12:20 PM
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kmon11
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The Nightforce SHV is only about 4 ounces heavier than the PST.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: Wburke2010]
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07/27/14 12:48 PM
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TexFlip
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Price is 950 I think. For that I would get a used nxs
Walter This. There are deals out there on NXS scopes, I scooped one up for $750 a while back.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
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07/28/14 03:16 PM
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ccoker
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I think they blew it on the specs for the scope personally. Especially the 56mm objective, that may sell in Europe but not well in the US for most hunters.
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: ccoker]
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07/28/14 03:52 PM
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dee
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I think they blew it on the specs for the scope personally. Especially the 56mm objective, that may sell in Europe but not well in the US for most hunters.
I bet it sells better here European hunters/shooters are used to good glass that doesn't need the huge objective lenses.
"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
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07/28/14 04:07 PM
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ccoker
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True, but they sell more 56s there than here, I have had this conversation with S&B, Kahles, Zeiss and Meopta..
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
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07/28/14 04:07 PM
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ccoker
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True, but they sell more 56s there than here, I have had this conversation with S&B, Kahles, Zeiss and Meopta..
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: dee]
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07/28/14 05:33 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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I think they blew it on the specs for the scope personally. Especially the 56mm objective, that may sell in Europe but not well in the US for most hunters.
I bet it sells better here European hunters/shooters are used to good glass that doesn't need the huge objective lenses. No shooting light restrictions over there.
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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07/28/14 05:38 PM
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kmon11
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I think they blew it on the specs for the scope personally. Especially the 56mm objective, that may sell in Europe but not well in the US for most hunters.
I bet it sells better here European hunters/shooters are used to good glass that doesn't need the huge objective lenses. No shooting light restrictions over there. Yup, here I have never seen the need for the extra ring height/bulk/weight of a 50mm or larger objective for deer hunting within our legal hunting hours.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Nightforce SHV
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
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07/28/14 06:08 PM
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ccoker
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understood.. but even hog hunters here don't seem to want the bulk of a 56
I have owned a few
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