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Swarovski Z5's
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<blockquote data-quote="varmintH8R" data-source="post: 883786" data-attributes="member: 39801"><p>I have two Z5's (both 3.5-18x44BT) and really like them. They are super-clear, light, and I haven't been able to knock one out if zero yet. For a lightweight hunting rifle, I would not hesitate to get another. </p><p></p><p>BUT</p><p></p><p>if you are looking to shoot out past about 700 yards (maybe a touch more with the 7STW) I would recommend going with a scope designed for LR dialing (NF, S&B, Huskemaw, etc). Here is the reason - if you get the Swaro Ballistic turret model, you are limited to 13MOA of elevation from where you set your zero-stop. To be clear, this is NOT total elevation, so a canted rail can't add - you only get one turn past the zero stop that you have to set. </p><p></p><p>On my 280AI, I set zero at 300yds and can dial to 750. This is as far as I would shoot with this rifle anyway, so it works great for me. However, if my intent was to shoot farther than that with this rifle , I'd go with a different scope. If you do go Z5/BT I would highly recommend the 4W reticle. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps</p><p></p><p>Brandon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="varmintH8R, post: 883786, member: 39801"] I have two Z5's (both 3.5-18x44BT) and really like them. They are super-clear, light, and I haven't been able to knock one out if zero yet. For a lightweight hunting rifle, I would not hesitate to get another. BUT if you are looking to shoot out past about 700 yards (maybe a touch more with the 7STW) I would recommend going with a scope designed for LR dialing (NF, S&B, Huskemaw, etc). Here is the reason - if you get the Swaro Ballistic turret model, you are limited to 13MOA of elevation from where you set your zero-stop. To be clear, this is NOT total elevation, so a canted rail can't add - you only get one turn past the zero stop that you have to set. On my 280AI, I set zero at 300yds and can dial to 750. This is as far as I would shoot with this rifle anyway, so it works great for me. However, if my intent was to shoot farther than that with this rifle , I'd go with a different scope. If you do go Z5/BT I would highly recommend the 4W reticle. Hope this helps Brandon [/QUOTE]
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