Swarovski X5.....What are you thoughts on this?

[Ingwe]

I bought one 2 years ago and I think that it's the best scope that I ever laid eyes on in every way. With the exception of it's bulky turret knob, I think that the scope is flawless.

I even shot it alongside a friends S&B and optically I saw no difference between the two.

So...the reason for my post is that I don't see much written about it here, in the magazines, etc and I don't know anyone who has one. I've seen the Z6 and 8 at range but never another X5.

Am I missing something? Is this scope popular or is it a dud sales wise.

Just thinking...

 

[BMC15]

I have 2 X5i's and love them! One is on a custom 300Ultra Mag and the other is on a custom 6.5-284. Both track very well and of course the glass is Swarovski quality.

 

[Ingwe]

and there built like a tank as well

 

[Schaaf]

It's probably because they're only offered in MOA.

 

[Idaho Trecker]

I love mine and wish I could afford more!

 

[Ksduckhntr]

How is the durability of the swarovski? I am looking at the z5 for a hunting rifle. What's the difference between the x5 and z5?

 

[BMC15]

How is the durability of the swarovski? I am looking at the z5 for a hunting rifle. What's the difference between the x5 and z5?

I only hunted with mine one year and it held up great. I do not baby mine at all. It was bounced around over some very rugged terrain. I don't think the Z has ballistic turrets but not sure.

 

[Iceking02]

My X5 5-25 replaces my spotter for most close-in work.

 

[werth338]

I have 2 Z5 scopes with ballistic turrets in 5-25. Used them on elk and antelope and tracked great and held up with no issues. X5 has HD glass and significantly more elevation travel and is a 30 mm tube vs 1". The glass on them is still very good.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I have shot behind 7 or 8 of them. Great SFP MOA scope, and some decent reticles. If it was offered in a FFP MIL version, I would own one.

 

[Fraser Hunter]

I have 4 of them. For me they are the easiest to get parallex dialed in and the glass is very good. I have a Schmidt&Bender and I would gladly trade for another Swarovski X5.

 

[huntnidaho]

Love my X5. 3.5-18 with 4WX reticle. Kinda wish I had the "i" version. It's at a great weight though @28oz, yet still very robust.

 

[Ingwe]

The only thing I don't like about it (looks) is the huge turret knob

 

[Tesoro]

I have 2 X5's in the 3x18. Perfect power range for all around hunting. Name a better scope than this one if you can afford anything. I really couldnt but sold some safe queens to get some optics I love to use all the time.
I only need one now and will trade an x5 for an el 10x42 and then set for life!