Schmidt and Bender scope differences

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Anyone who knows, what are the main differences between the:

Zenith 1.1-4x

Zenith 1.1-4x flash dot

Short dot


...other than price.

 

[redleg]

Anyone who knows, what are the main differences between the:

Zenith 1.1-4x

Zenith 1.1-4x flash dot

Short dot


...other than price.

Flash dot has an illuminated reticle.

Short dot is the militarized scope, with beefed up turrets, as well as illuminated reticle.

 

[greentips]

Anyone who knows, what are the main differences between the:

Zenith 1.1-4x

Zenith 1.1-4x flash dot

Short dot


...other than price.

The Zenith is 24mm while the Shot dot is 20mm. The recticle of the Zenith is on the second focal plane, so by changing magnificaiton the actual dot coverage will be changed, ie 6MOA at 1.1x yrd and 1.5MOA at 4X. THe Shotdot stays at 6MOA regardless of magnification. Also, the zenith is about an inch longer and it doesn't come with mil dot recticle. The Zenith LE model also comes with locking turrent like the Shot Dot Gen 2

 

[WWIII]

The Zenith is 24mm while the Shot dot is 20mm. The recticle of the Zenith is on the second focal plane, so by changing magnificaiton the actual dot coverage will be changed, ie 6MOA at 1.1x yrd and 1.5MOA at 4X. THe Shotdot stays at 6MOA regardless of magnification. Also, the zenith is about an inch longer and it doesn't come with mil dot recticle. The Zenith LE model also comes with locking turrent like the Shot Dot Gen 2

And Just to clarify 1st and 2nd focal plane:

FIRST VERSUS SECOND FOCAL PLANE
In variable-magnification optics, the magnification setting for the use of the mil dot reticle is determined by whether the reticle is in the first or second focal plane. The easiest way to determine if the mil dot reticle is in the first focal plane is to view the reticle through the scope while changing the magnification setting. If the size of the reticle appears to change
as the magnification setting is changed, the reticle is in the first focal plane. If it does not appear to change size, it is in the second focal plane.
If the reticle is in the first focal plane, no specific magnification setting is required to obtain the proper subtension to yield accurate range estimating results.
When the Leupold® Mil Dot reticle is installed in the second focal plane of an optic, it is calibrated to a specific magnification for range estimating purposes. In a variable-magnification scope, this is generally the highest magnification setting and all range estimating must be performed at this setting. However, in certain scopes it may be calibrated for a different setting. If you are uncertain to what setting your scope is
calibrated, contact Leupold Customer Service.