All you scope enthusiasts

[Space Cadet]

After buying new tyres for the lux and having a bit of tax return left, ill be looking at buying a new scope for the 300 in the next couple months. Main reason for this is I'll be having the opportunity of stretching the legs on it a bit on the Sambars.

The criteria that I'm looking for are:

-Minimum magnification of 4x or lower because it'll still be used for stalking.

-lightweight because my little girl arms will struggle and will unbalance my setup.

-Max zoom of 12x or higher

-Some form of reliable & repeatable ballistic/target turret for elevation adjustment

-Preferably have a 50mm objective lense.

-Cost less than $2K



The first scope I looked at was the swaro Z5 3.5-18x44 BT. Fits all the criteria but the 50mm objective. Still the favourite at this stage though.

Then I looked at nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50. Again, fits most of the criteria but is almost double the weight of the swaro.

And the most recent option is the Swaro Z3 4-12x50 BT. This would be perfect, but doesn't have parallax adjustment.

Is there anything out there that meets what I'm after or am I just going to have to compromise? Would be keen to hear some other options!

[choppy2925]

The Z3 and Z5 are great scopes. Personally I would want less on the lower end 2.5/3 max, 4 is a little too much for close shots. What distance you think you might shoot out to? I use a 3.5-10 SIII Sightron out to 600-700 no troubles. Shooting game and targets are completely different, you don't need to see their hairs on there back. I personally wouldn't go above 10 on the high end and get as low as you can on the lower end. Also the S111 is a great scope but I am not suggesting it for low light shooting it falls behind the Z series scopes, as I believe the night force does also. Cheers

[Space Cadet]

The Z3 and Z5 are great scopes. Personally I would want less on the lower end 2.5/3 max, 4 is a little too much for close shots. What distance you think you might shoot out to? I use a 3.5-10 SIII Sightron out to 600-700 no troubles. Shooting game and targets are completely different, you don't need to see their hairs on there back. I personally wouldn't go above 10 on the high end and get as low as you can on the lower end. Also the S111 is a great scope but I am not suggesting it for low light shooting it falls behind the Z series scopes, as I believe the night force does also. Cheers

Thanks for your advise. At this stage I have a 3-9 Leupold on it and generally walk around on 4-5 power when stalking. Shots will probably be no greater than 400m at this stage. Camel and I were watching a couple sambar last week, and looking through the leupy I must admit I would've felt more comfortable with a little more magnification if I were to be taking a shot. Given the information you've provided, what would you get if you were in the same situation?

Cheers for the help!

[Sako 22-250]

Hi Spacie
So many options? I would say if you are going to missathon wait and check out the scopes there!
I would think most of the major scopes will be in attendance
You won't go wrong with a z3 /z5 great scopes or a zeiss ht/ hd. (I am biased euro glass fan)
If you are not planning to shoot long range I personally don't think parallax adjustment is a major issue with a quality scope
When stalking normally I have scope on 3 - 4 power ... Have found the thicker the scrub lower the power
Good luck
Mark

[Space Cadet]

I think that'll be the go, Sako.
When you say 'long range' in regards to parallax adjustment, what kind of distances do you classify as long range?

Cheers

[Sako 22-250]

Hi Spacie
Long range for me 300 + (I sight my 22-250 if for 200 m) .... Once you need holdover or a bdc to hit accurately ..I don't often shoot long range others on this forum will be more help with that
Cheers Mark

[Space Cadet]

Hi Spacie
Long range for me 300 + (I sight my 22-250 if for 200 m) .... Once you need holdover or a bdc to hit accurately
Cheers Mark

Yeah okay. I'd potentially be reaching out to 400m plus which is why I'm a bit concerned over the Z3.

[Seddo]

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

[kjd]

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

S-Tac?
I LOVE my S-Tac such an awesome scope especially for the money!

[Space Cadet]

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

S-Tac?
I LOVE my S-Tac such an awesome scope especially for the money!

Farkin big and heavy for a lightweight rifle though.

[kjd]

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

S-Tac?
I LOVE my S-Tac such an awesome scope especially for the money!

Farkin big and heavy for a lightweight rifle though.

Well yeah but I guess we don't have spaghetti arms haha. In all seriousness though it's a top scope but more of a LR/tactical scope so it is going to be big but the weight you wouldn't notice it over any other scope when mounted to a rifle.

[Space Cadet]

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

S-Tac?
I LOVE my S-Tac such an awesome scope especially for the money!

Farkin big and heavy for a lightweight rifle though.

Well yeah but I guess we don't have spaghetti arms haha. .

It's no fun lugging a heavy setup up hill and down dale. Not all of us can shoot deer in paddocks [WINKING FACE]
In all seriousness though, it's around double the weight of the Swaro's and not what I'm after.

[kjd]

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

S-Tac?
I LOVE my S-Tac such an awesome scope especially for the money!

Farkin big and heavy for a lightweight rifle though.

Well yeah but I guess we don't have spaghetti arms haha. .

It's no fun lugging a heavy setup up hill and down dale. Not all of us can shoot deer in paddocks [WINKING FACE]
In all seriousness though, it's around double the weight of the Swaro's and not what I'm after.

Pretty simple then.. If it doesn't suit your needs don't buy it.

[Seddo]

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

S-Tac?
I LOVE my S-Tac such an awesome scope especially for the money!

Yes mate, i meant S Tac, my brain wasn't talking to my fingers.

I don't do the light weight rifle thing so i cant comment, eat more wheeties!!.

Whats with the double posts???

[kjd]

I just got a Sightron V-Tac 2.5-17.5x56 for my 223 and its seems good so far, havent had a lot of time behind it yet.

S-Tac?
I LOVE my S-Tac such an awesome scope especially for the money!

Yes mate, i meant S Tac, my brain wasn't talking to my fingers.

I don't do the light weight rifle thing so i cant comment, eat more wheeties!!.

Whats with the double posts???

You mustn't be an elitist "stalker" either then!