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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chris Farris II Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/29/2012 at 16:56
You can also look at all of these where every single one is people praising them. So not everything said on here is bad by any means. Loco
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I agree with Sparky. My Kahles scopes are awesome and much better than the two Nikons I own.
 
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The Nikon will be several steps down from your Kahles.

It is kind of difficult to recommend a scope without knowing what the intended use will be, range and budget. But there are a number of better choices than the Nikon IMO.
 
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I would prefer the Kahles personally. The 2-7 FOV on the high end is not that much wider than the 10 power on my Swarovski & Kahles 2.5-10 scopes. It also gives you a lot more on the lower end.

Just my 0.02...
 
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Originally posted by DAVE44 DAVE44 wrote:

Well how do the optics in your Swarovski compare to the Kahles?


The two your looking at, their almost identical IMHO.
 
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Hello cervelo,
I briefly had a Kahles which was at least equal in every way to my Swarovski. Traded that scope/rifle (remind me not to do that again) and would keep it if the deal came back around. Kahles are keepers.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rustic Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/29/2012 at 17:13
I stand corrected. I was just thinking a company that has been said on to have a non-exist warranty and no one knowing where they are out of would throw up a red flag on them being able to do anything right??

Like I said... I must be missing something??

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Product = Great
Business model = Poor

They are owned by Swarovski, but don't use the same business channels.  Why?  No one is quite sure.  They, Swarovski, do service the scopes if there are issues as pointed out by others, but there have not been many issues percentage wise.    It would be nice for the consumers if they got their business model ironed out.
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Originally posted by SD Dog SD Dog wrote:

Product = Great
Business model = Poor

They are owned by Swarovski, but don't use the same business channels.  Why?  No one is quite sure.  They, Swarovski, do service the scopes if there are issues as pointed out by others, but there have not been many issues percentage wise.    It would be nice for the consumers if they got their business model ironed out.




That is europe for ya. Why not just buy a Swarovski? and forget about those other clowns. The business model is the most important part of a business without it the is no business kinda like "green energy" all show and no go.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rd7fox Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/29/2012 at 21:43
I have 2 Kahles scopes (KX 4-12x50 from the sample list and a CL 3-10x50) and I can assure you that the CL is every bit the optical quality of my Swarovski PH 3-12x50, 2-10x42 and 3-9x36A (all off the sample list) They are also much better than any of my Leupold V3s or Zeiss Conquests.   I have spent many late evenings comparing the optics of many of these and other scopes and I concur with the other posts on here that Kahles is right there with the worlds finest scope makers. I feel they are only slightly, and very slightly at that, behind the Swaro Z6, Zeiss Victory, and Leica ER. If they are short in any area that is of any importance to me, it would be in their rather short eye relief.  That is marginalized by the fact that none of mine not sit on any heavy kickers anyway. Do I have any fear of CS with Kahles? Nope. Will my next scope be a Kahles. Nope. Only because of the lure of the Z6 1.7-10x42's FOV, large sweet spot, and the less critical eye position.  Nit picking at its finest!

In this global economy just think of how many business franchisees, industrial leaders, technology giants, etc have merged together to share resources to compete in the market place. Do you really feel Kahles teaming with Swarovski will somehow now give the advantage to Bushnell/Bauch and Lomb? 
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I recently sent in a Kahles for repair. Dawn at Swarovski stated that within the year there will be a stateside service/repair center for Kahles. She wasn't able to go into specifics.
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Originally posted by FOsteology FOsteology wrote:

I recently sent in a Kahles for repair. Dawn at Swarovski stated that within the year there will be a stateside service/repair center for Kahles. She wasn't able to go into specifics.



So, within a year you will get your scope repaired?
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No. My scope is in route to Austria for repair.
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Swarovski is currently the point of contact. They forward scopes on to Kahles in Austria for service and repair.

I was told I should have my scope back within 60-90 days.
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I hope you get it back by fall hunting season.
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Originally posted by rustic rustic wrote:

I hope you get it back by fall hunting season.


I was told 60-90 days. However, I'm not concerned as it's not my only riflescope. Big Grin
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Originally posted by FOsteology FOsteology wrote:


Originally posted by rustic rustic wrote:

I hope you get it back by fall hunting season.


I was told 60-90 days. However, I'm not concerned as it's not my only riflescope. Big Grin


What was wrong with it?
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Would loose focus each time I fired a round. 
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Kahles has had their troubles in the US market.  That is for sure.

They are trying to set it up right this time around and from what they have told me they have a pretty good shot at doing this reasonably well this time around.

They have had their share of bad importers, but I am hopeful it will be different now.

Nevertheless, they always supported their scopes.  They, perhaps, needed to be sent to Austria, but they would always support them, despite their importer sometimes.

Kahles has been making riflescopes longer than anyone else and I do not expect them to stop any time soon.  The quality of their product is as good as that of anyone else's and better than most.

Whether they make it in US market or not, I do not know.  But I definitely like their product enough to give them a chance.

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Kahles are excellent scopes.
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Kahles has been a designer and manufacturer of premium European optics since before the start of the 20th century.Kahles has been to create the best optics possible for avid hunters and shooters, while maintaining a responsible environmental corporate practice.

<<competitor link removed>>

PLEAS READ THE FORUM RULES


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote abailey54 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/12/2012 at 19:14
If you had ever used a scope from Kahles you would understand. Look at the riflescope rating scale and you will see why they are worth the investment.
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I feel the same Koshkin.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Clark Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/15/2012 at 03:32
I hunted with a CL 3 - 10x50 MZ in 2011.

That is not going to happen again.

A  Leupold VX I 2x7 with stoney point elevation knob worked better in 2009.

For 2012 I will throw my Kahles scope on the bone pile and buy a new scope that is moa moa with zero stop.
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