Leupold 5hd vs Swarovski Z3

[BoomFlop]

I would like to hear opinions from anyone that has either of these 2 scopes? I am looking for the best scope to mount on my .223 coyote rifle. I am look at either of these scopes:

Swarovski Z3 3-9x36 with 4a reticle
Swarovski Z3 3-10x42 with 4a reticle
Leupold 5HD 2-10x42 with Firedot

I do a lot of night hunting in the snow in full moons as well as early and late (low light) calling. All shots will be under 300 and probably under 150.

Money, or value is not as much of a concern as glass, low light etc is.

Thank you
Steve

 

[Deleted member 25294]

If you're strictly concerned with the glass then get the swaro.
I have a vx6 3-18x50 and recently a z5 5-25x52, the z5 glass is quite a bit Sharper.
I would take both scopes outside of the store at low light and do a comparison, bet you'll be impressed with the swaro

 

[Garycrow]

For a dedicated night hunting scope I'd look towards something in quality glass with a bigger objective. I have a swarovski 2.5-10x56 PH and a Meopta 3-12x56, both with #4 reticles. Many people don't like the big objectives but when the light gets low it does make a big difference.

 

[Rich Coyle]

I compared a Leupold VX6 4-24X52, Bushnell 6500 4 1/2X50, Swarovski z5 5-25X52 in low light on antlers 131 yards away. They all went down at the same time.