Scope Help
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Nontypical Buck
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Scope Help
I am going to buy a new scope for my No. 1 hunting rifle. My hunting area is just not conducive to what I have on it now, which is a Swarovski 1" tube, 4-12x50mm. Shots are not ever going to exceed 200 yards. Most will be in the woods and rather close. Unfortunately my eyesight will not allow me to go open sight. I was thinking something like rather compact 1.5 -6x42mm, maybe illuminated. Any one have first hand knowledge of the latest Swarovski or Zeiss products along this line? Thanks.
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RE: Scope Help
You might want to look at the Swarovski Z-6 1x6 or the 1.7x10.
http://www.swarovskioptik.com/index....Z6%20%2F%20Z6i
http://www.swarovskioptik.com/index....Z6%20%2F%20Z6i
#3
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RE: Scope Help
Here is another suggestion. Check out Trijicon Accupoints. Their glass is quite good, and they offer illumination without batteries. For dark woods or twilight hours they present an unbelievable view. My reference was a 3-9 X 40 with the amber triangle. They offer red as well, plus a couple of other reticle choices, plus a couple of sizes. Check them out.
#5
RE: Scope Help
i wouldn't waste my money on a Swarovski. this last week i went to Gander Mountain and looked through a $2,000.00 Swarovski and was disappointed. it was no brighter or clearer than my $400.00 Pentax Lightseeker. i know Swarovski has a good reputation in optics but i think they are way over priced and people pay the money for the name.
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RE: Scope Help
I wouldn't be too quick to judge optical quality in a store (especially with artifical light). Lots of scopes look good then. Once outside, especially at twilight times, differences are evident. I have two Swaro's and wouldn't trade them for anything. However, with that said, there are many other good scopes out there that suffice for most hunting situations.
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RE: Scope Help
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I wouldn't be too quick to judge optical quality in a store (especially with artifical light). Lots of scopes look good then. Once outside, especially at twilight times, differences are evident. I have two Swaro's and wouldn't trade them for anything. However, with that said, there are many other good scopes out there that suffice for most hunting situations.
I wouldn't be too quick to judge optical quality in a store (especially with artifical light). Lots of scopes look good then. Once outside, especially at twilight times, differences are evident. I have two Swaro's and wouldn't trade them for anything. However, with that said, there are many other good scopes out there that suffice for most hunting situations.
#8
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RE: Scope Help
Pentax has some very good offerings... as does Sightron, Nikon, Burris, Bushnell, Zeiss Conquest, Leupold, Kahles, Trijicon, etc. all of which are cheaper than the high end Swaro's. The AV Swaro line is very impressive at a considerably lower cost than the Z-6 line. The reticle choices are varied, so that the thin crosshairs would be typically used only for targets or long range P-dogs for example. Also, one needs to decide on FFP vs. SFP designs. I think we are on the same page here. There are many very good choices out there for less than top dollar prices.
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RE: Scope Help
Thanks for the input. Went with the 1.5-6x42 with #4 reticule. New Z6 - well $$$ was a object after all! Got a great deal on a "take off". Guy wanted a 2.5-10. My gain. Got it for about 55% of NIB. This guy bought the scope I bought "used" from same shop on 11-0-08. Not a mark on it. Now to get it mounted and head to the range.
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