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Cost of a new scope?
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<blockquote data-quote="thechamp" data-source="post: 1771840" data-attributes="member: 5510"><p>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 really like on my coyote rifle and my 270 Wby. Had the 'newest' Z8i been out when I bought mine it would have been my choice hands down. The newest one is a 3.5-28x50 which is available with a built in rail mount for those who like the simplicity and the "NO ring marks" look on a $3,000+ scope. <strong><u>The best part is it weighs 23.5 ounces!</u></strong> It's also a 30 mm configuration so you're not toting an oversize scope around. Of course it can be ordered in a standard round 30 mm tube that you can put your favorite rings on. </p><p></p><p>Imagine a 3.5-28x50 with an illuminated center dot and Ballistic Turrets that can be used not only on top but also on the side for windage. The new ones also lock in place so they can't be bumped away from where you set them. You can order ready made turret rings or use their dot system which now actually gives you some numbers to go by. The old Z6i and Z5 had rings with colored dots which were nigh impossible to remember what they were set for. No more confusion. </p><p></p><p>Swarovski has their ballistic calculator on their site and it's also downloadable to your phone for use in the field. </p><p></p><p>Here is a short write up on the new scope:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://de.swarovskioptik.com/en_US/hunting/blog/The_new_Z8i_35_28x50_APPROACHING_DISTANCE" target="_blank">https://de.swarovskioptik.com/en_US/hunting/blog/The_new_Z8i_35_28x50_APPROACHING_DISTANCE</a></p><p></p><p>It's the perfect scope for what you're looking for and you're not giving up low light visibility. These new Z8i models are unreal in low light. Should be ideal on your 6.5.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thechamp, post: 1771840, member: 5510"] 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 really like on my coyote rifle and my 270 Wby. Had the 'newest' Z8i been out when I bought mine it would have been my choice hands down. The newest one is a 3.5-28x50 which is available with a built in rail mount for those who like the simplicity and the "NO ring marks" look on a $3,000+ scope. [B][U]The best part is it weighs 23.5 ounces![/U][/B] It's also a 30 mm configuration so you're not toting an oversize scope around. Of course it can be ordered in a standard round 30 mm tube that you can put your favorite rings on. Imagine a 3.5-28x50 with an illuminated center dot and Ballistic Turrets that can be used not only on top but also on the side for windage. The new ones also lock in place so they can't be bumped away from where you set them. You can order ready made turret rings or use their dot system which now actually gives you some numbers to go by. The old Z6i and Z5 had rings with colored dots which were nigh impossible to remember what they were set for. No more confusion. Swarovski has their ballistic calculator on their site and it's also downloadable to your phone for use in the field. Here is a short write up on the new scope: [URL]https://de.swarovskioptik.com/en_US/hunting/blog/The_new_Z8i_35_28x50_APPROACHING_DISTANCE[/URL] It's the perfect scope for what you're looking for and you're not giving up low light visibility. These new Z8i models are unreal in low light. Should be ideal on your 6.5. [/QUOTE]
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