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Q&A for NightForce SHV 3-10x42mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane — 9 Questions & 9 Answers

Name NightForce SHV 3-10x42mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (4.7)
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Cash, guest, from NC, United States, asked on November 13, 2024

How do you turn the illumination on & off?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on November 20, 2024

On the left side of the optic there is a rotary dial. In between each setting is an off position.

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BW, guest, from OR, United States, asked on October 03, 2024

Does this shv have a zero set?

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on November 27, 2024

No, our capped turret optics do not have a Zeroset.

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robert, member, from NJ, United States, asked on September 03, 2024

What ring mount size do i need to mount the NightForce SHV 3-10x42mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube Diameter: 30 mm on a Springfield Hellion

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Answered by NightForce, Manufacturer from GA, United States, on November 27, 2024

On flat top applications we don't recommend going under 1.375" in height.

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LC, guest, from OK, United States, asked on December 18, 2020

Does this scope have night vision?

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

No, this is not a night vision scope.

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Kj, member, from MI, United States, asked on December 13, 2020

The scope is labeled as illuminated and nonilluminated which is correct

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

It is both, you can turn the illumination on or off.

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RL, guest, from CA, United States, asked on December 13, 2020

What height scope rings to mount this on a Volquartsen superlite .22 with picatinny rail? Thanks

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 25, 2021

Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com so we can further answer your question.

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Ty, guest, from MN, United States, asked on April 29, 2019

What size scope caps fits on the shv 3-10x42mm?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 23, 2019

You would need this objective cap: https://www.opticsplanet.com/butler-creek-flip-open-scope-covers.html?_iv_size=29 and this eyepiece cap: https://www.opticsplanet.com/butler-creek-eyepiece-flip-open-scope-covers.html?_iv_size=11

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Nick, guest, from CO, United States, asked on November 22, 2018

What size scope rings for this scope?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 23, 2019

You would need 30mm diameter rings for this scope.

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Bob, guest, from AR, United States, asked on June 18, 2018

Is this scope made in USA

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 21, 2018

The SHV line is made in Japan.

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