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new swaro Z5 2.4-12x50 for lightweight build
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<blockquote data-quote="packgoatguy" data-source="post: 1611649" data-attributes="member: 27192"><p>In considering the many compromises associated with a "lightweight" or "ultralight" hunting rifle build... I've been debating what the ultimate lightweight scope might offer: Seems like the scopes with the best glass/decent power/adjustable turrets all weigh well over 20, if not 30 plus ounces. Trying to keep a scope at or around a pound is a chore. </p><p></p><p>The Swarovski Z5 line seems to be a good bet for an ultralight build, 18 or 25 power scope in the 16-17ounce range... but is limited with their ballistic turrets to just one revolution/about 14MOA of elevation on a 200 yard zero... which tops out at 600-700 yards for most calibers. Fine for most hunting opportunities, but a limitation if you like to practice out to 1000 or more. </p><p></p><p>Ive considered the Leupold Vx3i options, as that keeps the scope weight under a pound... but uncertain whether the glass quality would be on par with the Z5.</p><p></p><p>Looks like Swaro just came out with a new Z5 that has more MOA of adjustment, up to 90 (which gives it about 21MOA up from a 200 yard zero if I did my math right) which would allow adjustment out to 1000 yards. Only a 12 power scope, but that is probably sufficient for most hunting needs. </p><p></p><p>Anyone seen this scope yet? Any feedback? Compared the brightness/glass/eye relief/elevation adjustment/ etc with other lightweight (but long-range suitable) scopes?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="packgoatguy, post: 1611649, member: 27192"] In considering the many compromises associated with a "lightweight" or "ultralight" hunting rifle build... I've been debating what the ultimate lightweight scope might offer: Seems like the scopes with the best glass/decent power/adjustable turrets all weigh well over 20, if not 30 plus ounces. Trying to keep a scope at or around a pound is a chore. The Swarovski Z5 line seems to be a good bet for an ultralight build, 18 or 25 power scope in the 16-17ounce range... but is limited with their ballistic turrets to just one revolution/about 14MOA of elevation on a 200 yard zero... which tops out at 600-700 yards for most calibers. Fine for most hunting opportunities, but a limitation if you like to practice out to 1000 or more. Ive considered the Leupold Vx3i options, as that keeps the scope weight under a pound... but uncertain whether the glass quality would be on par with the Z5. Looks like Swaro just came out with a new Z5 that has more MOA of adjustment, up to 90 (which gives it about 21MOA up from a 200 yard zero if I did my math right) which would allow adjustment out to 1000 yards. Only a 12 power scope, but that is probably sufficient for most hunting needs. Anyone seen this scope yet? Any feedback? Compared the brightness/glass/eye relief/elevation adjustment/ etc with other lightweight (but long-range suitable) scopes? [/QUOTE]
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