Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski
#22
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RE: Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski
I've got 4 of the 4.5-14 X 50 Leupold VXIII and I've killed deer @ 348 Yds. Killed Coyote @ 288 Yds. and killed several other animals@ 250-300 Yds. I love the Leupold even though a couple of their components are made overseas. 85% is American. These scopes are on different caliber rifles.
You are talking $650.00 for Leupold versus$2300.00 for Swarovki.
You are talking $650.00 for Leupold versus$2300.00 for Swarovki.
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski
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You are talking $650.00 for Leupold versus $2300.00 for Swarovki.
You are talking $650.00 for Leupold versus $2300.00 for Swarovki.
#24
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RE: Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski
I have not looked at the Leupold VX-7. The optics on the VX-7 are supposed to be great?
I do not own a high-end rifle scope. I do own a pair of Swarovski binos & a Swarovski spotting scope. I will someday buy a Swarovski rifle scope. My pick hands down would bethe swarovski.
I do not own a high-end rifle scope. I do own a pair of Swarovski binos & a Swarovski spotting scope. I will someday buy a Swarovski rifle scope. My pick hands down would bethe swarovski.
#25
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RE: Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski
Comparing Leupolds to Swaro's isn't that helpful. I think first he needs to define a practicle budget and then make some useful comparisons inside those parameters.
Besides brightness and resolution there are other things that will weight in a logical evaluation such aseyerelief, Eyebox, weight asthetics.. even the feeling one gets from haveing a swaro.. or the feeling of having gotten a lot for little cash on a XV2 or 3. People value these things differently.
Tho there are those who would argue.. My opinion a S&B or Swaro PH is proabably optically better than most Leupies. ( haven't ever seen a VX7 myself) but as fine as Swaro or S&B is , leupold has some nice features too. Often better eyereleaf and sometimes Leupies are much lighter and there is a cost difference as well.
I say look at the specs of scopes that are in the price range.. narrow it down to a 2 or 3 that look good based upon your research and then go and put them to the first hand test.
opinions on scopes are like a$$holes... everyonehas one and there all different. (I learned that colorful statement in the Army.. who said you can't learn from the government)
Besides brightness and resolution there are other things that will weight in a logical evaluation such aseyerelief, Eyebox, weight asthetics.. even the feeling one gets from haveing a swaro.. or the feeling of having gotten a lot for little cash on a XV2 or 3. People value these things differently.
Tho there are those who would argue.. My opinion a S&B or Swaro PH is proabably optically better than most Leupies. ( haven't ever seen a VX7 myself) but as fine as Swaro or S&B is , leupold has some nice features too. Often better eyereleaf and sometimes Leupies are much lighter and there is a cost difference as well.
I say look at the specs of scopes that are in the price range.. narrow it down to a 2 or 3 that look good based upon your research and then go and put them to the first hand test.
opinions on scopes are like a$$holes... everyonehas one and there all different. (I learned that colorful statement in the Army.. who said you can't learn from the government)
#26
RE: Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski
If you want a scope for low or no light condition, it's not going to be cheap.
Zeiss diavari 3-12x56 is one of my favorites
Svarowski 3-12x56 is another fine scope
Leupold VX-III is ok but nothing compared to Z germans in the poor light.
Zeiss diavari 3-12x56 is one of my favorites
Svarowski 3-12x56 is another fine scope
Leupold VX-III is ok but nothing compared to Z germans in the poor light.
#27
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RE: Leupold, Ziess, or Swavorski
I dont think Swarovski makes a 3x12x56mm scope, when I was chosing a good low light piece of glassfor a 375 H&H I chose the Zeiss VM/V 3x12x56 with a 4A reticle. Wow, with the first plane reticle it makes seeing it easier in low light conditions, heck almost complete darkness.