minox scope
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I have one on my 223.
Ive shot a lot of muntjac with it.
Its a good scope, amd I paid £133 for it at SGC. Doesnt have that last 10 minutes of higher end scopes but nor would I expect it to... on those days with an early moonrise, it is certainly good enough to allow shots on animals.
Ive shot a lot of muntjac with it.
Its a good scope, amd I paid £133 for it at SGC. Doesnt have that last 10 minutes of higher end scopes but nor would I expect it to... on those days with an early moonrise, it is certainly good enough to allow shots on animals.
TNStalker19
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Have the ZX5i on .223 and .243. Cracking scopes for the money and out perform what they are worth. Work well with NV add on too.
Greenmist
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You hear this a lot, meopta also use schott glass, but the grinding and coating are different on the end product
Swedish
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Agreed, I have both Swaro and Minox glass and the Swaro certainly has the edge with more lens processing, but it ought to for what it costs. My comment was really related to how they have a good base component in common. Minox is hard to beat for the money and certainly doesn't feel like a huge compromise at what must be 25% of the price of Swaro/Zeiss/Leica et al. The big fancy names are all superb but are they 4 or 5 times better? I say not, its just down to how much you're willing to pay with the law of diminishing returns in charge.
FISH BOY
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Would totally agree with this. Had one on my 22.250 (before I sold the rig) and was impressed at last light.
Bonus is that they work very well with a Pard NV007 and laser.
Greenmist
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I have some minox bino's , very good for what I paid
What many forget is the fact that scopes are aiming devices which first and foremost, must hold zero.
Swarovski fall at the first hurdle.
I have two. Both hold zero very well. Even after putting them through things they shouldnt.
Mounts must also hold zero.
What has been the issue?
Eh? Swarovski scopes don't hold zero?
I certainly know of Swaro scopes that have had split focus wheels and overall I feel they lack the build quality of say Schmidt for example but I have never known them to have zero holding issues over and above other scopes. I have a friend with an old Swaro on his .270 that has been in place for over 15yrs and never rezeroed and that rifle is not nannied in any way. Quite the opposite. The scope looks shagged and the focus wheel cracked and other things I would associate with inferior build but I cannot fault its ability to hold zero. I have shot that gun loads and that scope defies physics ha ha. I have to say, I probably would not buy a Swaro over other scopes that are available though.
No idea about DS scopes. They look totally pony to my eyes but taking in to consideration the way in which they work, it is hardly surprising they might falter zero wise. Way too much going on in what needs to be a stable and simple platform.
How long is a piece of string with Minox scopes? I mean their entry level stuff is entry level and their top end stuff is properly good. Both work really well form the units I have seen in action. I would certainly have a ZP5 over a Z6 or Z8 any day of the week.
No idea about DS scopes. They look totally pony to my eyes but taking in to consideration the way in which they work, it is hardly surprising they might falter zero wise. Way too much going on in what needs to be a stable and simple platform.
How long is a piece of string with Minox scopes? I mean their entry level stuff is entry level and their top end stuff is properly good. Both work really well form the units I have seen in action. I would certainly have a ZP5 over a Z6 or Z8 any day of the week.
Marrajack1
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I had a 2-10-50 and loved it. I bought it second hand and illumination was dodgy so returned it. I think it was the top end one they do. It was a great clear scope and would still have it if it had the electrical side sorted
Steff
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I‘ve never been a fan of Minox scopes, mostly due to their mechanical properties. Other than their binos which can be very good at their price point.
My scepticism was confirmed the other day when there was an RFD sighting in a new scope at my range. The brand new Minox scope had a fat sticker on it not to torque it with more than 1.8NM.
My scepticism was confirmed the other day when there was an RFD sighting in a new scope at my range. The brand new Minox scope had a fat sticker on it not to torque it with more than 1.8NM.
Yes the Minox binoculars are quite impressive for their price point.
I think you’ll find thats’s 3-15-56 as I have ine for sale here.
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