Swarovski Z6i or Zeiss Victory HT illuminated
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bearkilr
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Swarovski makes the Z6i in a 2.5-15 and 3-18 as well, something to consider. Here's a short review: http://ww w.blaserbuds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8189
Someone should be along shortly to lecture you on why anything larger than a 40mm objective is a waste of money, it never fails.
Someone should be along shortly to lecture you on why anything larger than a 40mm objective is a waste of money, it never fails.
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I've had and used both and both are about as impressive glass as you will look through. At the risk of offending someone, I'd say go to a store that stocks both and take them outside at last light and do a side by side comparison. You wouldn't be disappointed with either but I suspect you'll see a clear winner....pardon the pun.
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Then I doubt you'll like the way the Swarovski is set up, it turns it into a pretty big eyepiece.
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I'd say the illumination feature on the Zeiss is quite a bit less noticeable.
Really depends on the scope's intended use. If I was dropping that kind of coin on a scope. I'd worry less about aesthetics and concentrate on getting a scope that will serve your needs. What rifle are you planning on putting it on? What game will you be hunting? What ranges are you comfortable shooting? What type of terrain do you normally hunt in? Are quick shots at close range important?
Someone should be along shortly to lecture you on why anything larger than a 40mm objective is a waste of money, it never fails.
Quite often it is...I've seem many people say that on this forum....always seemed like sound advice other than in some special circumstances. It seems a lot of people don't understand the relationship of exit pupil with the human eye and also objective lens size with field of view.
Why such a large objective lens on a lightweight rifle? For that intended use, I could take or leave illuminated. The only rifle I run one on is my dangerous game rifle. They are awesome for rapid target acquisition. At close range all you need to concentrate on is the illuminated dot.
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I have a Zeiss 2.5-10x50 with illuminated center crosshair. It's a very nice feature for last light when game is standing against dark cover. Even the best scopes lose their reticle at low light, unless you go to a German #1 post reticle and they suck at long range. I'd say your best bet is to pick the one you prefer from an aesthetic and ergonomic point of view and go from there. They're both top of the line scopes and I doubt you'd notice any difference in clarity/resolution. Also, everyone's eyes are unique. What works for me may not work for you.
Both are excellent scopes, I had a Diavari 6-24x56 on one of my target rifles, and it was the brightest, clearest scope, that I have used. However, both scopes mentioned are bulkier and heavier, that I would mount on a hunting rifle. I have Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 scopes on my big game rifles.
Nope but as the OP was looking at an HT and didn't want high magnification, none of that is really relevant to the original post. I was just pointing out that a Diavari was not really a good comparison as the HT definitely has better glass.
I believe the HT is available with illuminated reticle only. I looked through one the other day and it sure is nice. I did not really like the last Z6 I looked at due to the very fine plex reticle. I guess that wouldn't matter if it was illuminated.
