The x5 has a quality turret/reticle tension system. My gunsmith mounted my X5i to a khales k525i and zeroed both to target, reticle moved a smidgen on the swaro, then never moved again next ten rounds. Between every one these shots, the turrets were spun 30 moa from center in all directions. There are 3 scopes he recommends for durability: atacr, nxs, khales k series. The x5i holds up to the same standard. He's had several top level optics not make the cut. This was performed on a sub 10# 300 norma improved pushing 230s hard.
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Joemac6324
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That's him.
Joemac6324
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He built my 28 Nosler. Probably one of the best smith's out there.
Iceking02
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If you DO purchase the Swaro X5 do not worry about getting the zero stop and subzero settings correct. Spend a few minutes watching Richard Utting's video on YouTube for setting up your X5 scope and not breaking anything...should be required watching for most new owners. Especially the less literate ones like--ME!
If I only get one piece of high-end glass the X5 5-25 remains my top choice for shooting long-range. The low-light performance is excellent. Edge clarity is great. The turret adjustments are positively spot-on. I'd recommend that you go for it and don't look back--you won't regret it.
If I only get one piece of high-end glass the X5 5-25 remains my top choice for shooting long-range. The low-light performance is excellent. Edge clarity is great. The turret adjustments are positively spot-on. I'd recommend that you go for it and don't look back--you won't regret it.
Initially 5-25 but I'm pretty much decided on 3.5-18
I never owned a Nightforce. This particular rifle I'm putting scope on needs something that can stand up to punishment from recoil/muzzleblast
The other brand he pushes is March. Zero reticle shift and dead nuts tracking. I believe he has quite a few 2.5-25x52 sfp models in hand, he did a while ago anyway.
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There's one on the classifieds over on rokslide.
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pluckem
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I thought the X5i design intent was to create a scope that had repeatable tracking. They claimed the mechanicals on it was designed from the ground up. If they thought they needed to completely redesign the mechanicals on it from there existing and previous design then obviously they thought there were some shortcomings.
So how does the mechanicals in the Z8 compare to the X5i? If they differ it seems like if you want to dial then go with the X5i since that's what it was designed to do well.
So how does the mechanicals in the Z8 compare to the X5i? If they differ it seems like if you want to dial then go with the X5i since that's what it was designed to do well.
Orange Dust
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I was looking hard at the X5 and ended up buying a k525i. I am not sorry.
What makes it better? Been looking at them myself. I own to z5
Orange Dust
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To me the resolution is better than the z's. Think of the scope as Swarovski's very best glass with nightforce turrents. I bought mine in mils. I have always just held off for wind. With the wind on the left its easy to dial while in the gun. Also i like the way the wind turret cap spins freely on the outside but easily adjusts without locking. Under the cap for the reticle light there is a tool for 0 ing the turrets and an extra battery. It doesn't tunnel nearly as noticeably as an ATACR when you turn down the power. I feel the entire power range is much more usable than most ffp scopes. The khales k525i is definately one of Swarovski's best efforts in a crowded field. I really dont think you are giving up much if anything to Tanget Theta for a grand less. I like this scope. My biggest problem is it is on my new rifle. I need another one for my RUM. Cant afford another right now, but not willing to settle for less. Guess it will sit in the safe awhile LOL. BTW the 0 stop is cool too, and the little red button that pops up on the second turn always lets you know where you are. Caution: These things will turn you into a glass snob.
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