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<blockquote data-quote="Bbear" data-source="post: 1272232" data-attributes="member: 7898"><p>I was recently comparing several of these scopes. I currently have several of the Minox ZX5, ZX5 HD and one ZA3 on several rifles. I also have an older Leica and a Swarovski Habicht as well as some older Weaver Steel tubed El Paso Scopes. </p><p>The scopes I compared where the Prostaff's (both the 5 and the 7), the ZX5i's and the Whiskey 5 scopes. I ended up with the Whiskey 5. 3-15x44.</p><p>The Minox have all been bright and clear with good color rendition and good clarity at low light. They're actually better than the 'old' Swarovski in that regard. The ZX5i I looked at was right on par with the others I own, I just had no use for the illumination. I agree with the other poster that the reticles are on the thin side and may be a bit difficult to find in low light without the illumination. </p><p>The Prostaff models were just a slight bit less bright to my eyes. </p><p>The Whiskey 5 scope is bright and sharp with good color rendition. The reticle is easy to see in most any light. The adjustments are easily turned and you can feel each click. I have one currently mounted on a 308 and was playing with it at a friend's range out to 350 yards. The adjustments were spot on for the load and conditions. I caught one on sale prior to the end of the year on Amazon for under $500 and took the plunge. </p><p>I agree with toddc's comments on the Trijicon. For what they cost, I'd step up to Whiskey 5 at full price or a Zeiss Conquest HD for about the same $$$.</p><p>I'll keep wringing out the Whiskey 5 out to some longer ranges, hopefully this weekend and report on it. </p><p>Of the scopes listed, I'd rank them:</p><p>Whiskey 5</p><p>Minox ZX5</p><p>Prostaff 7</p><p>Prostaff 5</p><p>Trijicon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bbear, post: 1272232, member: 7898"] I was recently comparing several of these scopes. I currently have several of the Minox ZX5, ZX5 HD and one ZA3 on several rifles. I also have an older Leica and a Swarovski Habicht as well as some older Weaver Steel tubed El Paso Scopes. The scopes I compared where the Prostaff's (both the 5 and the 7), the ZX5i's and the Whiskey 5 scopes. I ended up with the Whiskey 5. 3-15x44. The Minox have all been bright and clear with good color rendition and good clarity at low light. They're actually better than the 'old' Swarovski in that regard. The ZX5i I looked at was right on par with the others I own, I just had no use for the illumination. I agree with the other poster that the reticles are on the thin side and may be a bit difficult to find in low light without the illumination. The Prostaff models were just a slight bit less bright to my eyes. The Whiskey 5 scope is bright and sharp with good color rendition. The reticle is easy to see in most any light. The adjustments are easily turned and you can feel each click. I have one currently mounted on a 308 and was playing with it at a friend's range out to 350 yards. The adjustments were spot on for the load and conditions. I caught one on sale prior to the end of the year on Amazon for under $500 and took the plunge. I agree with toddc's comments on the Trijicon. For what they cost, I'd step up to Whiskey 5 at full price or a Zeiss Conquest HD for about the same $$$. I'll keep wringing out the Whiskey 5 out to some longer ranges, hopefully this weekend and report on it. Of the scopes listed, I'd rank them: Whiskey 5 Minox ZX5 Prostaff 7 Prostaff 5 Trijicon [/QUOTE]
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