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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Cost of a new scope?
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<blockquote data-quote="Irish Neil" data-source="post: 1771482" data-attributes="member: 95048"><p>As already mentioned this applies to cheaper rifles. Some of the upmarket scopes include some sophisticated electronics. I am a little wary of the durability of such scopes . I have a Swarovski Z6i 2.5x15x56 and a Zeiss Victory HT 3-12x56 on a 30 year old Varberger 6.5x55 and a Sako Roughtech A7 308 respectively. Two very nice scopes. They both have ballistic turrets and variable red dot illuminated reticles. The Swarovski is lighter than the Zeiss. We do not see too many high end US scopes but they are just as good. The thing to remember once you go over the $1500 mark is are you getting more than you need? Just as important as the scope are the mounts. It is not necessary to pay hundreds of dollars for mounts but they need to be quality or your at nothing. Expensive gun, expensive scope and dodgy mounts leads to a loss of confidence in the firearm. You have to pay for quality unfortunately you get hit with a bigger mark up and included is a prestige mark up!</p><p>We go for the 56mm object lenses for early morning ,late evening shooting. There is no disadvantage in bright conditions ,they are just more expensive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Irish Neil, post: 1771482, member: 95048"] As already mentioned this applies to cheaper rifles. Some of the upmarket scopes include some sophisticated electronics. I am a little wary of the durability of such scopes . I have a Swarovski Z6i 2.5x15x56 and a Zeiss Victory HT 3-12x56 on a 30 year old Varberger 6.5x55 and a Sako Roughtech A7 308 respectively. Two very nice scopes. They both have ballistic turrets and variable red dot illuminated reticles. The Swarovski is lighter than the Zeiss. We do not see too many high end US scopes but they are just as good. The thing to remember once you go over the $1500 mark is are you getting more than you need? Just as important as the scope are the mounts. It is not necessary to pay hundreds of dollars for mounts but they need to be quality or your at nothing. Expensive gun, expensive scope and dodgy mounts leads to a loss of confidence in the firearm. You have to pay for quality unfortunately you get hit with a bigger mark up and included is a prestige mark up! We go for the 56mm object lenses for early morning ,late evening shooting. There is no disadvantage in bright conditions ,they are just more expensive. [/QUOTE]
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