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CornFedHusker
Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/07/2008 Location: SD Status: Offline Points: 14 |
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Posted: August/07/2008 at 19:41 |
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I received an email back from SWFA that my trade request was approved! However, the email did not specify an amount for my trade and didn't reference a product to trade for. Am I to assume that I was approved for the amount I requested? Not sure about that...
Anyway...
I plan to trade in a never-mounted Swarovski 2.5-10x56 with illuminated 4-K reticle (Made in Austria) that I acquired in partial trade for a semi-custom lightweight 7-08. The glass is OUTSTANDING, but I just don't want a 56mm objective on the custom 257 Weatherby that I am having Patriot Arms build up. I like my scopes mounted low and with ZERO cheekweld issues.
That said, I am considering the following as optics for the 257 Weatherby and I would appreciate some feed back.
1) Zeiss Victory 2.5-10x42
2) S&B 3-12x42
3) Swaro Z6 1.7-10x42
4) IOR Tactical 2.5-10x42 + cash (if possible)
All are 30mm tubes and have quality reticles available. I prefer a mildot/milling or #4.
I'm just wondering if going with the IOR doesn't make the most sense in terms of cost/performance. I'm curious to hear your thoughts. This is going to be a high plains rifle for chasing whitetail, muleys and antelope. Clarity in low light conditions over distance is a MUST.
Thanks in advance.
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Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
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Damn...... you can't go wrong with any of those...... great position to be in.... congrats! I really don't have a leg to stand on in this question cause I've never looked through any of those, but I'd go with the Zeiss or the Z6.
Good luck and please post a pic when you get it set up! Edited by Tip69 - August/07/2008 at 20:06 |
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take em!
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Rancid Coolaid
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Doesn't sound like a tactical gun, is it?
Victory or Swaro would be my choices for a hunting rifle. 1.7 on the low end would be a damn nice thing to have! |
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CornFedHusker
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The only difference I can gather between the IOR hunting and tactical models is the turrets and reticle. The IOR would be quality glass and maybe some extra $$$ to help pay for the gunsmithing bill. :)
I have owned several Swaro and Zeiss scopes in the past, but I am drawn to the Zeiss right now.
Does Zeiss have US based customer service like Swarovski?
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supertool73
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The IOR will probably not have quite as nice of glass as the other 3, but I bet it will be within 3-5%. I have 3 IOR scopes and really like all of them. I have the 2.5-10x in FFP and it is a really nice scope. But like Tip said they are all fantastic scopes. Man it would really suck to be in your shoes.
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Jon A
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If you chose the IOR, I recommend the FFP model as its reticle will be easier to see in low light over distance even without the illumination than the SFP non-illuminated. Illumination isn't legal for hunting everywhere. .1 Mil clicks that match the reticle are much nicer than the clicks labeled as 1/2 MOA but when actually measured turn out to be 1/8 Mil as my SFP has.
I haven't compared the glass in mine with any of the specific scopes you mention, but after comparing it extensively with my S&B PMII 3-12X50 in low light I can assure you, you won't be disappointed in the glass. I can only comment on that one because it's the one I have experience with. I don't think I'd mind any of the others on that list a bit. |
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JGRaider
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I'd choose the Ziess. I feel it's the best hunting glass available, period. I especially like the 42mm obj.
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mercenary1947
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I try to stay max 42mm .... makes mounting easier without having to go high or having the objective smack tight to the barrel . A darn good 42mm will have all the benefits and maybe more than alot of 50mm or 50mm + objectives . Plus they don't look like a spotlight sized objective at the end of the scope . And an IR is only going on my rifles from now on . I shoot alot under heavy canopy/shaded areas by trees ... and very early to late evening ... helps bucu to see the crosshairs . And all that hype about battery replacement ... a new battery has a shelf life of 5 years ... I keep one in a hole under my butt plate in case . Most new scopes only need replacing them every 1,000 's of hours .... they all have auto shut off if you forget to turn them off . Too many people think a soup can sized objective looks good at the end of a scope ... I don't .
Edited by mercenary1947 - August/08/2008 at 18:33 |
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Gunshow75
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Any of your first three options are excellent choices. I note only that European tests of these scopes in low to no light conditions always shows the Zeiss Victory Diavari to be the best performer.
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