Perhaps overlooked the K318i from Kahles

[coldboremiracle]

Dont overlook the smaller Kahles, perhaps a bit heavy for your hunting rifle, but many of us are hunting heavier than before so it may be a moot point.

Kahles K318i Ultrashort Riflescope

When I was a child, I spent a good amount of time under the tutelage of my Grandfather. One of the many things I spent time doing with grandpa was shooting, he always made it fun and ensured that I…

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[lancetkenyon]

Great scopes. And they can be had used for cheaper than a lot of others. I got mine for $2K, in "like new" condition, just no box.

 

[Ed AO]

I have two!

 

[shooters]

I have 2 K525's and 1 318i. My absolute favorite optic and that's up against several others in the $2700-$3500 range.

 

[Lymey]

Better than Swarovski glass?

 

[coldboremiracle]

Better than Swarovski glass?

They are owned by Swarovski, so I would assume its close if not the same.

 

[rcol317]

I'm with Lance, It's a great scope and I have two that I purchased just like he did. For sure one of my better scopes. I always wonders why sellers sold them but very happy with mine.

 

[RockyRandy]

I have 1 624i and a 525i and love them both. When I started shooting long range I started out with Vortex razor HD, super heavy scope and just didn't trust it on tracking (it wouldn't come back to zero). Sold it and bought a N F ATACR and liked it but wasn't totally thrilled with it and had a chance to buy a Kahles 525i and did so and have never looked back. Old's scope maker in the market.

 

[General RE LEE]

How does this compare to the Leupold Mark 5HD 3-18? I like the simplicity of the MOA FFP reticle for the Mark 5HD

 

[shooters]

How does this compare to the Leupold Mark 5HD 3-18? I like the simplicity of the MOA FFP reticle for the Mark 5HD

I have both. Reticle very similar. Good bit of difference in glass though. Kahles much nicer.

 

[General RE LEE]

I have both. Reticle very similar. Good bit of difference in glass though. Kahles much nicer.

Thank you! How do you like the parallax being on the elevation turret? How is the tracking of the Kahles? Tough scope?

 

[shooters]

Thank you! How do you like the parallax being on the elevation turret? How is the tracking of the Kahles? Tough scope?

Parallax on top is still a little strange. I've had it for about two years now and I always reach for the illumination to adjust parallax and then remember that it's not there. I think as far as toughness, every bit as good as night force. And I think the tracking is as good as it gets. Kahles is known to have some of the best tracking.

 

[bsnyder]

I will get to researching the scope. I'm still amazed at how well balanced @lancetkenyon rifle is.

 

[Doc88]

Wonderful, solid, tough scope. Great glass, perfect tracking, and not too heavy if you're going the FFP route anyway. SKMR3 is a nice reticle and will not seem cluttered when hunting.