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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 1060360" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>My move to the Swaro Z5 was driven by several objectives. Less weight than my 6-24x50mm SIIIs, wider low power field of view, equivalent glass quality, ability to dial elevation out to 1000yds, repeatable/reliable turret adjustments. Installing the HighPowerOptics aftermarket elevation turret will accomplish dialing to 1000yds. </p><p></p><p>Also, if you turn the scope power down to 16X, the 1/2 mil-radian hash marks on the BRH reticle become 2moa, in case you like to use reticle holdovers, or need to extend your range out past the distance turret twisting allows. I plan to twist turrets, so the reticle selection wasn't as important to me as it seems to be for you. </p><p></p><p>I've been completely happy with the quality of my SIIIs, but always desired a power lower than 6X. I want greater field of view in brown bear/grizzly country, which in Alaska, begins in my back yard. I had been hoping for a 4-16 power range Sightron offering for the past 6 years, in an SIII that weighed < 24oz. They came out with a 2-17x tactical scope, but it's way too heavy. I finally gave up on Sightron, researched more, and headed toward the Swaro Z5. I've been continually researching optics for the past 8 years, in the quest for "my" perfect backpacking rifle scope.</p><p></p><p>In fact, what finally really prompted my new scope purchase was a new rifle build that used a slightly heavier contour barrel than I would normally select for my backpack hunting. The weight I took off this build by using the 15.9oz Z5 was added in barrel contour. The Swaro was approaching the limit of my self-imposed purchase price. All things considered, all compromises evaluated, I'm pretty happy with this Z5.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 1060360, member: 4191"] My move to the Swaro Z5 was driven by several objectives. Less weight than my 6-24x50mm SIIIs, wider low power field of view, equivalent glass quality, ability to dial elevation out to 1000yds, repeatable/reliable turret adjustments. Installing the HighPowerOptics aftermarket elevation turret will accomplish dialing to 1000yds. Also, if you turn the scope power down to 16X, the 1/2 mil-radian hash marks on the BRH reticle become 2moa, in case you like to use reticle holdovers, or need to extend your range out past the distance turret twisting allows. I plan to twist turrets, so the reticle selection wasn't as important to me as it seems to be for you. I've been completely happy with the quality of my SIIIs, but always desired a power lower than 6X. I want greater field of view in brown bear/grizzly country, which in Alaska, begins in my back yard. I had been hoping for a 4-16 power range Sightron offering for the past 6 years, in an SIII that weighed < 24oz. They came out with a 2-17x tactical scope, but it's way too heavy. I finally gave up on Sightron, researched more, and headed toward the Swaro Z5. I've been continually researching optics for the past 8 years, in the quest for "my" perfect backpacking rifle scope. In fact, what finally really prompted my new scope purchase was a new rifle build that used a slightly heavier contour barrel than I would normally select for my backpack hunting. The weight I took off this build by using the 15.9oz Z5 was added in barrel contour. The Swaro was approaching the limit of my self-imposed purchase price. All things considered, all compromises evaluated, I'm pretty happy with this Z5. [/QUOTE]
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