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Long day yesterday but I did get in touch with him. Phone connection wasn't real good since he was out in the boonies at a shoot. He did clarify that the Z8 and the upper powers in the Z6 have High Definition (HD) glass which is a different glass than any of the other lower powered scopes...

A very close friend of mine is one of Swarovski's field reps. I'm going to ask him if they are the same glass since there is a difference in the amount of light that passes through them. The Z8i has a 93% pass though which is higher than the Z6 or the Z5. The Z6i 2.5-15x56 has a 91% where...

Having purchased a Swarovski Z8i 2-16x50 (24.3 ounces with rail, 23.8 ounces without the rail system - standard round tube) this year for a trip to South Africa I can't say enough good stuff about the scope. I've had a slew of Z6i models with several in the 5-30x50 magnification range which I...

I've owned several Z5 models in the 3-18 and the 5-25 and never had a low light issue. I usually use the Z6 or Z8 in low light because they do have better light transmission. Z8i 2-16x50 is unbelievable in low light. The z6i 2.5-15x56 is also a low light phenom. I use the Z6i 5-30x50 for...

Same here. Was looking forward to seeing what had happened. I've had extremely limited experience with their products so learning more about them good or bad would be helpful down the road.

Count me in too!

Re: FS Swarovski Z6i, 2.5-15x44 BR Illuminated Scope has been sold. Thanks

Re: FS Swarovski Z6i, 2.5-15x44 BR Illuminated $2,000 with insured shipping.

Re: FS Swarovski Z6i, 2.5-15x44 BR Illuminated How about $2100? Open to an offer as well. New in the box.

I am awaiting payment. Will advise in a few days. Thanks

Have a new in the box Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15x44 with the BR reticle. This is the 30 mm tube with illumination. The center dot of the reticle is the only thing that is illuminated and you have a day option and a low light option. Both of those are adjustable to suit your hunting. The Swarovski...

Have a NIB Swarovski z5 3.5-18x44 with the Plex reticle and the Ballistic Turret for sale. Scope has never been mounted. It comes in the original box complete with all the documentation, lens cloth and Bikini covers. This one has the darker plex that you can actually see in low light. The first...

Found one. Thanks

Looking for a Blaser R93 barrel in 270 Winchester. Can be round or fluted/attaché style. Not interested in semi-weights or match configurations. PM with what you have and what you want for it. Thanks

Looking for a new or used Timney trigger for a Vanguard/Howa rifle. PM with what you have and what you need for it. Thanks!