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    Posted: December/09/2014 at 17:24
http://swfa.com/Swarovski-3-9x36-Z3-Riflescope-P40813.aspx

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That is an excellent all around scope, besides being lightweight.  I have used it and it is on the short list for my next purchase.

Great optics and build.  Constant eye relief.

I have also beat around the 4-12 version quite a bit, and it has proven very durable.  I would expect the same from the 3-9.
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I am looking for a lightweight all around scope. That I can put qd rings on and use on multiple rifles.

I don't know why more manufactures don't make a around a 12oz 3x9ish scopes.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote helo18 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/09/2014 at 19:05
The turrets on the Swaro would not be my first choice for what you are wanting to do. I have a 3-10 and love it but it stays on my 25-06.
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They are not built to be moved regularly?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote helo18 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/10/2014 at 15:47
They are capped turrets.  Moving to a different rifle would be a pain in my mind to have to rezero every time.  I am not a big fan of moving scopes.  I have an AR I swap out red dots and scopes on, but I don't move scopes from rifle to rifle.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RifleDude Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/10/2014 at 17:00
Originally posted by osprey osprey wrote:

http://swfa.com/Swarovski-3-9x36-Z3-Riflescope-P40813.aspx

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I guess I don't understand, why would you not want a scope for each rifle? Buy a rifle , buy a scope what am I missing? I won't say what else I am thinking or I will get jumped again!!!!!


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Originally posted by helo18 helo18 wrote:

They are capped turrets.  Moving to a different rifle would be a pain in my mind to have to rezero every time.  I am not a big fan of moving scopes.  I have an AR I swap out red dots and scopes on, but I don't move scopes from rifle to rifle.

I moved scopes around a lot for years.  Still do quite a bit, though I now have some scopes that are exclusive (at least so far) to some rifles.  However, I like to zero… 
At one time I had a complete zero data book built for all the scopes I moved.  Even with that, it can sometimes impact the decision on which rifle to use and there was a lot of "upfront" time invested (building the data books) in being able to move a scope fairly quickly and accurately from rifle to rifle.   The SS1-6 I've already had on 4 different rifles and still am only about 75% convinced where it will finally rest.  Right now it is on a 6.5Grendel, but I would really like something in 1-8 or 1-10 (actually 1-12 would be just about perfect) on the Grendel and prefer the 1-6 on the 7.62x39 AR, which currently has a 1-4CMR that I took off the 5.56… and they have all rotated… you probably get the picture... Good thing I like to zero.  
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Originally posted by Peddler Peddler wrote:

I guess I don't understand, why would you not want a scope for each rifle? Buy a rifle , buy a scope what am I missing? I won't say what else I am thinking or I will get jumped again!!!!!


WTH???


I guess I like the idea of having qd rings/mount on at least a couple different scopes. Go figure.
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Originally posted by osprey osprey wrote:

I am looking for a lightweight all around scope. That I can put qd rings on and use on multiple rifles.

I don't know why more manufactures don't make a around a 12oz 3x9ish scopes.


I put an ultralight (10oz) 3-9x33 vx-2 with lr duplex ballistic reticle on a light tikka 7mm08 this season and have been really happy with it as a 7lb mountain rifle. I had the custom shop put a cds moa turret on for $90. It is a very versatile, compact, clear, light, and rugged scope. Eye relief is a bit tight but I am willing to put up with that in exchange all the benefits and the low price. Actually cheap enough to get 2 or 3 and forget about the QD rings...
I took a cow and a mule buck with the rig, both at dusk in low light. The elk was only at 100 yds but the mulie was at about 400 yds and the scope performance was fine. The Swarovski 3-9 tempted me when I was putting together the rig but honestly I would rather have the little leupold because of the much more versatile ballistic capabilities and weight and price that outweigh the optical superiority of the Swarovski (at least for me).

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I might have to consider that.
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