RE: 50mm vs 42mm Scopes
I don't have a kahles but I do have four 3x10x42 swarovski a-lines and they are bright enough for shooting at all legal hours where I hunt.The 3x10x42 a-lines are just as bright as the 3.5x10x50 varixiii in my opinion but with less weight and bulk and they can be mounted lower than 50mm scopes as well.