Kahles K624i vs... everything else

SEMO Shooter wrote: I completely understand RC's position.  He bought a gen 1 and paid good money for it.  Then Kahles comes out with gen 2, which hurts the value of the gen 1 scopes.  RC buys a gen 2.  The Kahles comes out with gen 3 which kills the value of the gen 1 scopes and reduces the value of the gen 2 scopes. We would be better served if the manufacturers would get the bugs worked out of a product before they go to market with it.

Isn’t that what Glock does, nobody seems to care about that.😂

I completely understand RC's position.  He bought a gen 1 and paid good money for it.  Then Kahles comes out with gen 2, which hurts the value of the gen 1 scopes.  RC buys a gen 2.  The Kahles comes out with gen 3 which kills the value of the gen 1 scopes and reduces the value of the gen 2 scopes.

thanks for info

CA stands for chromatic aberration.  CA fringes are color artefacts around sharp high contrast edges you see in scopes (more common at higher magnifications).

It’s been awhile since this was updated, and a few points need to be made.

1. When I first wrote this, I think $$ invested played a role in perceived value. “The glass must be great for what I paid”, the flaw is now clear to me.

2. I started reviewing with limited time on scope in real world use. A 20-round box test run in 10 minutes or so is no longer a qualifying event for my optics thoughts. It is a part, for sure; but some flaws take a bit more time to really become obvious.

3. I still like the turrets and they do track true. I still like the concept of the parallax but it is picky as hell in actual use.

4. Kahles knows they made a bad line and they refused to stand behind it, that really doesn’t sit well with me. This scope is serviceable, but at an almost S&B and Hensoldt price, it is lightyears behind what it should be.

5. The Henny in my review is still the overall favorite, just no flaws in almost 10 years of use. The Premier went to the sample list due to Premier closing up shop, and a Tangent Theta took its place. The TT is now my second favorite, with the gen2 razor HD 3-18 running a distant third.

6. The “everything has CA” is like a Jag dealer telling you all brands are unreliable, it just ain’t true.

7. Kahles did address some of the complaints from the gen1 and gen2 days, leading to what is probably a better scope. Know that if you buy it, it might be okay. And if it isn’t good luck getting them to care.

Lastly, with some time behind a Henny 6-24x72, I do love that scope. If they weren’t in a gray are for long term service, i’d have one. It is huge and bulky and really messes with weapon balance, but damn it is a fine optic.

Either is excellent… both is better...

Rancid Coolaid wrote: I do agree that CA is most noticeable when shooting at a high contrast target, but disagree that other good stuff has as much CA as Kahles 6-24. Having owned the gen1, it had CA in excess. The gen2 has significantly less CA (mine, at least), but it was still present. I ain't ponying up for the gen3. I love the parallax adjustment - at least in principle. My gen2 K624i will probably be my last Kahles. It is a thoroughly serviceable scope, but they just aren't worth the asking price. If the parallax adjustment worked better, and the CA was gone, and the image resolution was MUCH better, I'd consider; but the whole " fool me twice" thing just bugs me. I'd look elsewhere. Hensoldt is still the best image I have had, vortex gen2 Razer is quite good (mine), my trusty heritage 3-15 is still among the best ever. I actually have 2 scopes with no rifles for now, so I gotta get shopping!

Scottyman wrote: Kickboxer wrote: I have the Hensoldt 6-24x72 that my wife purchased for me… CA is non-existent with it.  I've not noticed it in any of the other Hensoldt's I've had my hands on… a few… I've done extensive experimentation with my scope at all light levels, in all types of weather.   Just isn't there.   As I expected. How's the 6-24X72 working for you? My concern is mounting the scope,eye/cheek positioning with such a large objective.

A friend has the Hensoldt 6-24x72 SFP, nice scope, great image, HUGE!

I would avoid trusting Nick too much.