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    Posted: August/28/2007 at 16:01
Dear all,
Having read this forum with interest I now call upon you to give me some advice regarding the acquisition of a scope for a new rifle.
The gun in question is an H & S Precision tactical.
My budget is restricted to $1450 for the scope.
The reticule must be un-cluttered and have multiple zero/windage points.
I am considering the Nightforce NXS and Leupold VX-L Extreme varminter.
I have not looked through either of these and need some guidance.
The scope will generally be used in daylight but will need to be lamp friendly

Any advice welcomed.

Kind Regards
Peter
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7339 Zeiss 3-12x56 Diavari VM/V 5216319943, Matte finish, mil dot reticle, 30mm tube, fast focus eye piece, 100% new in box, discontinued.   $1,449.95
7893 Swarovski 6-24x50 Professional Hunter 57207, Matte finish, TDS-4 reticle, 30mm tube, adjustable objective, target knobs, fast focus shock absorbing eye piece, 100% new discontinued model.   $1,699.95

 

642508 IOR 6-24x50 Tactical 35mm Rifle Scope                                                                                   IOR 6-24x50 Tactical 35mm Rifle Scope
  • Matte
  • Illuminated MP-8
  • 35mm
  • Exposed Knobs
  • Side Focus
  • Free IOR 35mm Medium Rings w/ Purchase
SWFA: $1,374.95
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Thought I would throw out a couple of scopes to see what appeals to you, these are alll GOOD glass. Tell us how you will be using the scope and we will have a better idea what to recommend.

 



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Hi Urimaginaryfrnd,

Thanks for the advice........
I really do like the Zeiss but a Mil-dot ret is a pet hate of mine so I could not live with it.
The Swarovski sems to be the best one of the two, however I do like a side PA.
How does the Leupold VX-L Extreme Varminter compare to the Swarovski??
How does the TDS-4 reticule work (holdover points)?

I plan to use this scope for long range fox and Small deer if the caliber law over here is changed?

Upon reflection I think some daytime use is fair, but most will be under night/lamping conditions?

Thanks for your help.

Kind Regards
Peter


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TDS 4 gives you known hold over points and some ability to estimate wind drift. Nothing has better glass than Swarovski and Kahles.

 

http://www.swfa.com/pc-1689-277-swarovski-6-24x50-profession al-hunter-30mm-riflescope.aspx

 

You also might consider this one

57222 Swarovski 4-16x50 Professional Hunter 30mm Riflescope                                                                   Swarovski 4-16x50 Professional Hunter 30mm Riflescope
  • Matte
  • TDS-4
  • 30mm
  • Adjustable Objective
  • Free 2.5" Sun Shade w/ Purchase

 

SWFA: $1,798.95

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Here is a new reticle from Zeiss.

 

http://www.zeiss.com/c1256bcf0020be5f/Contents-Frame/3dc0003 746ab21148525726200057786



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The swaro has an eye relief of 3 inches.  I was about to get excited.  now, not so much.
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