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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 1118378" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>Used my Swaro Z5 3.5-18X for the first hunt this past August. Very happy with the light weight and performance of that scope on my relatively lightweight 30/375 SI, which is the 375 Ruger necked down and improved. The rifle balances very nicely with the 16oz scope in the Seekins AL rings, compared to the heavier 24oz Sightron SIIIs I've been using in the prior 6 years.</p><p></p><p>The Swaro Z5s do need the aftermarket turrets from HighPowerOptics in order to be able to twist turrets for LRH use. I've just had those HighPowerOptics turrets installed on my Z5, and this scope is now the best fit I've ever had on any of my backpacking LRH rifles. </p><p></p><p>There are some compromises compared to purchasing a 30 to 40 oz scope, but I will never again backpack a 30oz riflescope in my life. The 24oz Sightron SIIIs are about my upper limit in a rifle scope for my backpack hunting. The 16 oz Swaro Z5 is a delight to use and carry. This Z5 is 1/2 lb lighter than my Sightron SIIIs, yet completely functional for my backpack hunting in the mountains of Alaska. Take 1/2 lb off the top of the receiver of a backpacking weight rifle and life is good.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 1118378, member: 4191"] Used my Swaro Z5 3.5-18X for the first hunt this past August. Very happy with the light weight and performance of that scope on my relatively lightweight 30/375 SI, which is the 375 Ruger necked down and improved. The rifle balances very nicely with the 16oz scope in the Seekins AL rings, compared to the heavier 24oz Sightron SIIIs I've been using in the prior 6 years. The Swaro Z5s do need the aftermarket turrets from HighPowerOptics in order to be able to twist turrets for LRH use. I've just had those HighPowerOptics turrets installed on my Z5, and this scope is now the best fit I've ever had on any of my backpacking LRH rifles. There are some compromises compared to purchasing a 30 to 40 oz scope, but I will never again backpack a 30oz riflescope in my life. The 24oz Sightron SIIIs are about my upper limit in a rifle scope for my backpack hunting. The 16 oz Swaro Z5 is a delight to use and carry. This Z5 is 1/2 lb lighter than my Sightron SIIIs, yet completely functional for my backpack hunting in the mountains of Alaska. Take 1/2 lb off the top of the receiver of a backpacking weight rifle and life is good. [/QUOTE]
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