Nightforce SHV 4-14x56

[WVmike]

I am looking to get a scope for my 7mm Rem Mag Seekins PH2 and I'm stuck between a Leupold VX5 3-15x44 and a Nightforce SHV 4-14x56. Eurooptic has the Nightforce for $749 and the VX5 at $799 (demo models) and I was initially all for the VX5 but having seen that they have a Nightforce for a little less, I'm inclined to pick between the two. The rifle is ultimately going to be using for a little bit of everything from whitetail here in WV to elk out west. I will shoot targets out to 600 yards or so where I am but will not be shooting game at that distance. The VX5 is 19.6 oz and the SHV is 26.9 oz which is not a huge deal but the objective lens is 56mm compared to 44mm in the VX5. The Seekins comes with a 20 moa rail, which I doubt I will utilize at the ranges I shoot. I would be using low rings for the VX5 for sure but probably would have to use a medium with the objective on the SHV. Anybody have the SHV or VX5 and what rings do you use?

 

[JT88]

I had an SHV, never had a single problem with it. Glass is great and the tracking was always perfect. I used Warne rings on that rifle with a built in 20 MOA rail, but I don't remember what height they were. If it were me, I'd buy the NF and never look back

 

[Carnage2011]

I own both of these scopes. I prefer the NF by a large margin and I use NF rings with both scopes. I recently purchased a set of Hawkins rings and they seem to be really nice as well.

 

[WVmike]

Bought the Nightforce from Europtic and it’s probably the clearest scope I’ve ever looked through. I’ll post more info once I start shooting with it.

 

[antelopedundee]

Schmaltz also sells NightForce optics.

 

[Ben Lamb]

The Leupold for weight & not being a bubble.

And because Leupold has an amazing conservation ethic.

 

[WVmike]

I have a couple of other rifles that either wear a leupold or will be in the future. I have a 3.5-10x40 on my Rem 700 .308 and works fine. The Nightforce had a good price and it was a demo model but I couldn't tell the difference between brand new and demo.

 

[schmalts]

Schmaltz also sells NightForce optics.

And most if not all times I will be cheaper on a new item than they will be on a used/demo