Compact Scopes

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Duncan Idaho

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Debating a few models of compact scopes for both a 375H&H and as well for a lighter 270 intended for close range deer. Looking for firsthand experience with any of these optics. I am not asking about Vortex, Tasco, Nikon, King, Scorpion, or other crappy scope. Here's my list.

- Swarovski Habicht, 1.25-5X20, 4A
- Swarovski Z4I 1.25-4X30, Circle Dot
- Steiner Ranger, 1-4X24, 4AI

I have owned and appreciated a Leupold VXIII, 1-5X20. I am now leaning towards the Swaros as I own several and love them all. I have owned a couple Steiners - amazing clarity but I found them to make my rifles rather top-heavy. Not sure if I am sold on the illuminated reticles since I see a standard reticle very well, even as legal shooting light starts to dwindle. This has me leaning towards the older Habicht, but, I am still intrigued by the concept of an illuminated reticle.

Hoping to hear from hunters that have real time with any of the aforementioned optics.

Cheers.
 
i always preferred sb and zeiss to swa up to the z6 that came up. 4a is a very good way to gather light not only the lens. cannot comment on steiner.
 
Africahunting forums have some good threads on the compact scopes, I believe quite a few talk about the swarovski , not sure if it is those specific ones.
 
medvedqc said:
i always preferred sb and zeiss to swa up to the z6 that came up. 4a is a very good way to gather light not only the lens. cannot comment on steiner.
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There all good and I would like to add, I was super impressed with the Steiner’s clarity as well..
 
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