SHOT Show 2018: Kahles K318i FFP Rifle Scope

[kombayotch]

This year Kahles released a compact 3.5-18x50mm version of thier popular K624i FFP rifle scope. Those who follow PRS will know that the K624i is one of the most popular scopes among those who make it to the Finale match for the past few years since it's introductions. The new K318i will likely be a big hit in the PRS Gas Gun series where smaller shorter versions of popular scopes are more the norm. The intent is clearly to compete with the Vortex 3-18x50mm Razor II and the Nightforce 4-16x42mm ATACR F1.

The sample shown on range day included the popular SMRK3 reticle. The MSR reticle is also available. The elevation turrets is larger and features 16 mils / turn vs. 14 mils / turn on the K624i.



Size comparison to the K624i.








Update

A critical new feature was omitted then the scope was presented at range day yesterday. The K318i also has a locking windage turret.


Windage turret locked.


Windage turret unlocked.

 

[marcoman]

Very nice. I like that they kept a full size elevation turret rather than a compact turret like the PMII Ultra Short.
It's about time Kahles moved on from their archaic 4x erector.

 

[Badbadger]

Please say they will also be available with moak reticle!!?

 

[Troy G]

Different coating? CA be gone?

 

[mikeelliot]

Wow that’s a beauty!

 

[r34skyline]

Beautiful.

 

[Falcon77]

Thats awesome!

 

[JayCarver]

Weight?

 

[kombayotch]

32.6oz

 

[kombayotch]

Update for the windage turret in OP.

 

[reckoner1]

Looks like a nice piece of kit. Will be interesting to check out whenever they land in country.

If Kahles offers a version that's cerakoted tell them to go with an FDE instead of the RAL8000 (available on the K624i) as I'd think the FDE would sell a lot better over here. Probably the reason why Bender has Pantone and RAL8000.

 

[Max Owner]

Any chance of MOA stuff from Kahles?

 

[Stoner99]

Oldest company around. Great optics. Can’t wait to get another.

 

[kombayotch]

Any chance of MOA stuff from Kahles?

The K624i is available in MOA, so they will probably have it in the K318i eventually.

 

[Max Owner]

Thank you.

Musta missed that .

 

[cody c]

32.6oz

Doesn't sound like much of a mountain rifle scope at over two pounds, but probably built well enough to handle it.