kahles zf69 or nimrod or?

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hello,

Anyone know much about this optic?

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26mm tube, 6x42, marked M14 on ballistic cam, marked with rad symbol and cat#

I picked this scope up a while back. It was advertised as a kahles which came from the IDF.

It has no company marking on it though. When I bought it I searched the web for images and found similar ones advertised as the zf69 sniper optic but I have found other m82 c3 photo's with different looking optics listed as the kahles (not talking about the S&B or Unertl).

I've been researching it a bit more and the web images for zf69's and nimrods seam to have disappeared.

this optic is not for sale. Whichever it is, I like it.

as always, thanks very much

eta: I would put my money on nimrod if I had to guess
 
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twoshots:
You from the looks of it have the Kahles, the Nimrod was marked
Nimrod tele
6x40
catalogue #
serial #
Koor Asia
All on the sliding sunshade on the bell. I t had the same markings under the windage knob which is on the leftside of the tube versus most being on the right. The reticle going from 2 through 10 measures the average human bodyfrom crotch to the top of head. Wherever this fit that indicated range.
I have the Nimrod scope now and am trying to find an instruction booklet to be ableto set it up properly. If yu come across anything let me know.
Regards
 
That's unlike the Nimrods I have seen. These have the adjustments on a saddle. Also clearly marked with "Nimrod" and "Koor Trading". Reticle is the same, which would make sense if made for the Israelis.
 
thanks guys,
I was hoping it was Kahles, although the nimrod's have a very good reputation.
I guess some of the web images are improperly labeled.

Delta1, I'll let you know if I find anything.

As far as sighting in goes, I think you zero your knobs and slip the center till your on. Kind of opposite of most ballistic camms.
 
Wouldn't you remove the outer part of the knob, zero the rifle, then reinstall with the appropriate setting?
 
The Nimrod Has a brass bar under the cap that is used as a stop. One turn is full elevation. It has two screws holing it in place. It is zeroed by putting it up against the stop bar. The problem I am having is with the turret off you can turn the elevation or windage farther than the stops. I do not want to do soething I should not under the caps as the screws are very small and soft brass. This one came in a whole box of scops many year ago from Israel, so I am told. It is cammed for the 144 gr. 308 projectile.
Regards
 
I know what you are saying Delta1, I was nervous sighting in for my m14, it was only 6" off though so not an issue. I slipped the inner windage, leaving the dial at "0"

I'm putting it on my 700 now though as I liked it better than my mk4m3.

I hope it isn't out by much or I'll be trying to find a manual before making a large adjustment.
 
tiriaq said:
Wouldn't you remove the outer part of the knob, zero the rifle, then reinstall with the appropriate setting?
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yes and no, I think we mean the same thing;
however, the way these look to me, you don't slip the dial after. You leave it set a "0" for windage and "1" for elevation and move the internal till you are on correct zero position.

I did not need to adjust elevation though so don't quote me. (they should be the same)

the nimrod may be different than mine if mine is kahles.
can't be too careful
 
I have the M4M3 also If i can get the Nimrod working out I will make the switch and part with the M4 leupold as the optics are just as good, ranging with the Nimrod is easier also. My Tactical is going to get a Kahles ZF95 10x42 as soon as i get around to changing the M4M3 on it out. The ZF95 has the same reticle as the scope you have in the pictures. It is easier in my opinion to use than the Leupold also. Could be just me though.
 
I agree 100%,

for me the kahles is very bright, very simple, very fast for ranging military targets.

it all depends what your intent for the rifle is.
My purpose is 2-600m, possibly out to 1000 for practice but not competition.

Military rather than police accuracy requirement.
eg. Fig11 Fig12 targets as opposed to exposed brain stem behind hostage.

for these requirements these scopes rock
 
delta1 said:
tiriaq
Not sure what that site is aout all I gort was jobsearches and hostels.
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I just tried it and it worked OK. www.osacanada.ca Operational Shooting Association. Anyway, we hold shoots that you might find very interesting. 200m back to 600m, for snaps; movers at 200 and 400; rapid followups; snaps at 500 starting at standing ready; deliberate at 600m, plus some standing, kneeling, sitting at 100m.
 
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thanks for the info lorax,

I had a really hard time finding any info on either brand. weird. usually there is an overwhelming amount of info to sift through.
 
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