Swaro Z5i v Z61 how do they compare to the z3

[louie the fly]

nah I haven't mate. I only have the Z3.

I have no doubt that the Z6 would be a fantastic scope that would probably outperform most other scopes. But on a scale of performance per dollar you're probably not getting the best value for money, especially when you get over the $2500 mark (which the Z6 will be). No doubt the Z6 is overall superior to the Z5 but it is probably a case of 20-25% increase in performance across the board (illuminated reticle, HD lenses, 6x zoom factor etc) for a price increase of around 50% IMO.

I would be looking at the Zeiss HD5 or Conquest DL and the Z3/Z5 line of scopes. These are all good solid scopes and at a more reasonable price point.

[Jacko9]

I don't think there's such a thing as a z5i, as far as I knew there was a z4i and a z6i in the illuminated swaro scopes. As has been said, the main differences are the 3,5, and 6 factor zoom ratings, spring arrangement, tube diameter. I guess you could say the z3 and 5 are aimed at the American market being slimmer one inch tubes whilst the z6 and z6i hold on to the bigger 30mm tube euro heritage.

[louie the fly]

I guess you could say the z3 and 5 are aimed at the American market.

I agree!