New Swarovski Z5+ reliability?

[Crnaduckman]

That 2-10 at 16 oz could be a great scope if it tracks and rtz reliably.

I will own one or two if this testing proves reliable. Can't wait to hear about it.

 

[tydaws]

I will own one or two if this testing proves reliable. Can't wait to hear about it.

Same here. I'm very hopeful on reliability, but only time will tell. I'm a Nightforce guy to the core so a lack of reliability is a hard no-go for me, regardless of how good the glass is. However, I will admit that I'd like better glass in my NX8s from time to time.

 

[quandary]

I sold all my Z5s and went to Ziess V6s. I liked the Z5s but wanted dialing turrets. I have not bought the 2-12 V6 as its not offered with ballistic turrets. The 2-10 looks like a potential winner for me. Although not having a parallax adjustment is odd even for the use case on this scope. Presumably it is factory set at say 300 yards and this is good for close range and out to say 600 yards?

 

[Sobewan]

I saw that Swarovski just released a new line of scopes. Anyone here handled one yet? If so how is turret. Is it a reliable scope? I had an x5i a few years ago. The glass was good but the weight and the huge turret were the reasons I didn't keep it. The 2-10 or 3.5-18 seem like great size for a mid range hunting rifle. Any input?

Weatherby is teaming up with Swaro and offering the scopes on their website. They have a promo video. Cost around $2k. Waiting to see some reviews.

 

[RichCoyle]

tracking test new
run the turret for hours
tracking test after.
Mount it on a school gun and run it on a school gun for level 1 and 2 for a few months
that's the best I can do
recheck tracking after student have run it

Thanks.

 

[Barbourcreek]

Tested first today
5-25 tracking 100 yard test .98933
Glass sunny day bright and clear as tract toric with a little brighter view than the Japanese glass on the tract photos don't really do justice to either
40 moa left after zeroing the gun so about 1200 yards for a 6.5 crm at sea level not super LongRange scope but for hunting no problem

Small turret numbers a little hard to read in the shoot house
Easy set zero stop
Will run the turrets (allot) the re test the tracking
Around 21 ounces

5-25 had issues focusing at full power 25x at 21 yards could not do it, at lower power 8x no problem so 22 cal shooters won't work well

3 -18 I tested no problem at full power focused at 21 yards

So far
-Reticle lacks numbers for fast wind holds
-Turret very small numbers
-2nd focal plane
-Minimal turret MOA travel
+Nice turret lock
+Great glass
+Easy set zero stop
+Light weight
+low price for a Swarovski

Tracking test to be continued

 

[Crnaduckman]

Same here. I'm very hopeful on reliability, but only time will tell. I'm a Nightforce guy to the core so a lack of reliability is a hard no-go for

Same here. I'm very hopeful on reliability, but only time will tell. I'm a Nightforce guy to the core so a lack of reliability is a hard no-go for me, regardless of how good the glass is. However, I will admit that I'd like better glass in my NX8s from time to time.

Same here, I think my nx8 is the glass is worse than most of the others I have looked through but I does work. I have never done any extreme type testing but it slipped off the hood of my truck and fell onto packed gravel and there was no shift. If this new swaro is half as durable I will probably take a gamble for the glass. Especially for a Midwest deer rifle.

 

[deltadukman]

People love to complain about 2nd focal plane, but for the vast majority of people for a hunting, 2nd focal plane is perfect. Trying to dial up to a higher power at low light to see your reticle for a shot it awful, especially at closer distances.

 

[Crnaduckman]

People love to complain about 2nd focal plane, but for the vast majority of people for a hunting, 2nd focal plane is perfect. Trying to dial up to a higher power at low light to see your reticle for a shot it awful, especially at closer distances.

I am far from an expert but i definitely agree for a lower power scope like a 2-10. There is no way I am gonna be holding wind in a most hunting situation unless I'm at 10x anyways. However in higher mag scopes, anything over 15-18x, I tend to prefer a FFP. Specifically midrange shots on targets where a wind hold is required. I only want enough mag and reticle thickness to make out my target. Not enough to obscure it.

 

[Crnaduckman]

Tested first today
5-25 tracking 100 yard test .98933
Glass sunny day bright and clear as tract toric with a little brighter view than the Japanese glass on the tract photos don't really do justice to either
40 moa left after zeroing the gun so about 1200 yards for a 6.5 crm at sea level not super LongRange scope but for hunting no problem

Small turret numbers a little hard to read in the shoot house
Easy set zero stop
Will run the turrets (allot) the re test the tracking
Around 21 ounces

5-25 had issues focusing at full power 25x at 21 yards could not do it, at lower power 8x no problem so 22 cal shooters won't work well

3 -18 I tested no problem at full power focused at 21 yards

So far
-Reticle lacks numbers for fast wind holds
-Turret very small numbers
-2nd focal plane
-Minimal turret MOA travel
+Nice turret lock
+Great glass
+Easy set zero stop
+Light weight
+low price for a Swarovski

Tracking test to be continued

Please keep us all updated on your testing results. I assume you won't be putting the lower power scope through the ringer?

 

[jessej]

Trying to dial up to a higher power at low light to see your reticle for a shot it awful, especially at closer distances.

Exactly. For our part of the country, a ffp hunting scope is useless without an illuminated reticle

 

[Mike D Texas]

Not even a consideration for me. 2nd focal plane and only MOA.