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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote YakAk Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/09/2009 at 12:17
Now That I got it narrowed down a bit, I have a reticle question.  I do not have the opportunity to compare them in person and only on paper or should I say internet.  I like the looks of the Zeiss #4. How does it compare to S&B #7?  They look very close to me.  It seems that Zwarovski #4a and #7 are wider between the thick post.

I am correct or close?

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 0311GRUNT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/09/2009 at 12:55
Go down to your local range and take a peek through some other folks' glass. This is a surefire way to get some real world feel of each one as well ie weight and ruggedness along with clarity of sight picture.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote YakAk Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/09/2009 at 23:18
0311GRUNT,

That is a good suggestion.  The only problem is my nearest rifle range is 250 miles by plane and will not be open until late spring.  I will have to wait till I head down to the "states" this summer to do my comparisons.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RifleDude Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/10/2009 at 16:59
Originally posted by Stein3282 Stein3282 wrote:

I do not know anything compared to the people on this boeard, but would a Kahles CL not be considered as good as some of the ones you are decribing? Especially when you can pick one up for $600 or less brand new at another site. If I overstepped my boundaries sorry. Just curious as I own the CL in 3x9x42 and it sits so high on the 2009 scope ratings.
 
Yes, Kahles is right up there with the other high-end brands.  As RC said, the only knock against it is the lack of a US importer and domestic based service center at the moment.
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If there is no other comments on reticles, I will let this thread die.

Thanks to all for you help.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cruft Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/28/2009 at 07:39
On my CZ fullstock 270 is mounted a Burris euro diamond 1.5-6 with illuminated reticle.  $630 here check it out.    doubt there is $1,000 worth of difference.  my 2 cents.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote NV Hunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/01/2010 at 13:04
The new Leica riflescope looks like a winner... super long eye relier, easy to mount, a true ballistic reticle and Leica quality to boot... I have ordered a 2.5-10x42... Mrs. Claus was good to me!  <wink>    
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NV Hunter,

That sounds great! Please give us a review when you get a chance.

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I have a 2 Zeiss Conquest scopes (3.5-10x44 & 4.5-14x50) both with Z-Plex reticles.  I just purchased a Swarovski 6-18x50 AV-6 with the BR Reticle.  That evening around 11 PM I took that scope and the rifle the Zeiss 4.5-14x50 is mounted to outside to do a side by side comparision.
 
In terms of light gathering ability I'd favor the Swarovski, but only by a smidgen.  Clarity, color, resolution were a draw.  I wonder if because the Zeiss has SF while Swarovski has AO if that played into it the very slightest of differences I detected.  In addition, my wife, daughter & son came to the sme comclusion but we all spwnt about a half hour or so comparing the two.  Eitherway, you won't be disappointed.
 
One thing to consider though regarding warranty work, Zeiss's warranty transfers.  I don't know, but I'm under the impression that the Swarovski warranty is to the original owner only.  Perhaps someone from SWFA can chime in and clarify.  I don't know what Schmidt & Benders policy is.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote faldoc Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/01/2010 at 17:13
What focal plane did you select and why? Just wondering.
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Both scopes are SFP.  If I were in the man hunting profession then I'd choose a FFP scope.   For varmint hunting I have SFP scopes but if a FFP scope came along that I like then I'd consider it.  For big game, I'll stick to SFP.
 
FWIW, these two scopes come in SFP.
 
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