I am looking to upgrade my scope. I currently look through a vortex viper hs-t 4-16x44. I bought it in 2012/13 to replace a leupold that did not have target turrets. I have no problems with the hs-t but after looking through some better glass I want to upgrade.

I don't have nxs money right now, but if that is where I need to go I will just put the purchase off for now. I saw a SHV and was shocked to see a Nightforce for less than $1000. I only have been able to look through them at a store, was able to take it out front and look around outside, but not at targets, not on a rifle and it was in full sun. I did get to compare it to a vortex viper and a nxs, but really couldn't tell a difference.

All I was able to look through was the 4x14, I would probably try to get the 5-20x56, MOAR, no illumination. Looking to shoot it as far as my .260 will let me. Will try to compete to 1000, steel or paper out past that when i refine my distance skills.

Any thoughts on the SHV? Worth the money or just save for a high dollar optic?