S&B or Duralyt?

[Renico]

Hello, im a very serious hunter from Denmark. Found a lot of good thread on this site so I decided to post here.

I have a cal. 308 that needs a scope to follow me on all my hunts. From daytime hunting here in Denmark to roebucks and wildboars in Sweden, Scotland and so on.

I have found 2 scopes that fits my budget right now.

The first is a new Zeiss Duralyt 3-12x50 non ill.

And the second is a S&B Classic(Klassik?) 3-12x50 non ill. (Maybe 2,5-10x56.)

The S&B i've found is a little bit cheaper than the Duralyt.

I have never owned high-end quality optics before, so I dont care if the scope has a S&B or a Zeiss logo.

I just wanna know which of there will suit me best. (Clarity, robust, reticles and so on)

To me, the S&B scopes look a lot better than the Duralyt. But I wanna hear your opinions.

Thanks.

 

[tackb]

There is very little in it but I think I would go s&b personally but neither is a bad scope

 

[tjwaines]

For robustness definitely the S&B! But for quality etc they're equal!

 

[scrumbag]

I went for the Duralyt for my 1st a few months ago. TBH, I don't think either will be a bad choice.

Whatever you choose, enjoy your shooting!

ATB,

Scrummy

 

[Tackleberry270]

I'd go with the S+B. Reticules vary so i would find out what reticule is actually fitted.

 

[shotguntom]

Duralyt was my choice, but you wont be disappointed with either!

 

[long_range_rob]

S&B every time

 

[AviatingJoe]

S & B plus one, I have the Klassic 8x56, awesome bit of kit

 

[Acm]

Just got the 2.5-10 x56 s+b . Bloody good scope

 

[jackfish]

Duralyt is a good scope for the money, no doubt about it, I have one. But then again so is the S&B! The choice is yours...

Bryan

 

[MONGOOSE]

Looked at both went with the S&B infact I've got three of them now

 

[Frog]

Both excellent scopes and I do think the Duralyt is one of the best around in terms of value for money. I'll stand corrected but I think the S&B is first focal plane and the Zeiss second which may influence your decision. The S&B is also significantly heavier but then it is very strongly built.

My only recommendation is that you go for an illuminated reticle if your budget will allow. I find this invaluable at first and last light.


Richard
Deer Diary

 

[wildpig]

got the zeiss but dont think much in it.

 

[Renico]

Thanks all. S&B Classic 3-12x50 it will be.

First or second focal dosen't matter to be. Both has its advantages.

And no, ATM I cant afford illumination. If I had, I would had bought a Zenith Flashdot - Maybe i will some day.

I just hope this one can be used in low light sítuations, even though its not illuminated.

 

[jimbo1984]

schmidt ad bender for me too iv egot the 6 x 42 and the 8 x 56 theyre great

 

[Selous]

S&B for me (I have 2 as well as a Zeiss) both schmidts are great in low light, one of mine is illuminated but I hardly ever use it

 

[hairlesshunter]

S&B for me too