Sightron SV

[hillbill]

anyone tried one yet? suppose to be HD glass and a new focus set up, sounds like a NF competitor?

 

[mysticplayer]

http://mysticprecision.com/2015/06/...-vs-nf-competition-15x55-52-quick-comparison/

http://mysticprecision.com/2015/05/...t-bender-12-50x56-and-march-5-55x56-tactical/

I compete with the SVSS and enjoy them very much. For F class, I would prefer 1/8 min clicks on the elevation but I have adapted to the 1/4 min clicks. The side focus continues to impress.

It is a big heavy scope but if you can make weight, there are many positives to this design.

Jerry

 

[rotts4u]

I have had some really nice optics such as Steiner, Kahles, USO, IOR, Nightforce NXS and ATACRs. I currently have 4 Nightforce and one in particular has really great glass. Its a SFP NXS 5.5x22-56mm. So I got it out along side the SVSS. I set them first on 20X and started looking at various objects Tree leaves, bark, dirt, rocks mailboxes etc. Frankly I am shocked at how good the SVSS is. I am really picky about glass clarity and focus sharpness as a professional photographer. In a scope I am not super pick about color but contrast I am. The SVSS is right there with my very best NXS currently in my possession which means its way better than the Kahles 6-24 the USO 5-25, the Steiner 5-25. In fact I sold all them within a week because of poor glass compared to ATACR and NXS quality.

Even up to 30-40 and 50 power in good light the SVSS is very good. Of course the eye box gets small but the 60mm objective really helps. Another thing that is really nice is the dual wheel focus. It allows a super sharp focus that I love on a scope. I always thought the NXS was easily focused but the SVSS is better. In fact its a lot better.

The construction overall looks good and I like the size of the turrets. I got the .05mil turrets so they are only 5 mil per revolution but thats due to the small adjustment. The only negative on the turrets is that the clicks are a little mushy. Not bad, but not quite as positive as say an ATACR. Overall this is a VERY good scope and to my eyes the glass is basically identical to the best Nightforce I have which is plenty good enough for me. I have never owned a S&B or March but I have looked through them and I feel like the SVSS is at least in the neighborhood of a S&B but I will have to wait until I have one side by side.I will check the tracking and adjustments to see how it does but based on other posts I have read tracking is generally pretty good for Sightron

I got this scope on sale so I saved a few bucks off the normal price so I am very happy and it will be going on my new 1000rd F class rifle as soon as I get it back from the gunsmith. If you are considering one of these and a SFP scope in this size fits your needs then don't hesitate to buy it.