Schmidt & Bender 8x56 Klassik

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I’m looking for some opinions on the ‘Schmidt & Bender Klassik 8x56 SFP Illuminated 30mm LM L3’ scope. I’ve read some good reviews does anyone on here use this model? Thanks in advance
 
I have a Schmidt but it's a variable and a swaro 8x56. Nothing wrong with the manufacturer or mag range. Good choice
 
I have a variable Klassik, thick reticle which is great for stalking but hard to squeeze tight groups on a target with, otherwise an excellent scope.
 
I have that exact scope on my .25-06 tikka.
I love it. It was on it when I acquired it so I’m not biased with ‘buyers self affirmation’
8x is good for stalking at all realistic ranges, fantastic glass, great reticle for it’s purpose, which is stalking. Saying that I use it on the range out to 300m
Better reticule for stalking than tactical types as I have on another scope.
When I lift the rifle to the shoulder it just works, no wiggling head about to find the eye box and good field of view too.
 
I have the schmidt and bender klassik 8x56 non illuminated with A4 reticle and love it, target shooting is 100 yards max, I just bought a zeiss 6x24 to try on my .243 and try further range target to practice my shots at further range and adjust for bullet drop and wind etc. The schmidt will be going on my CZ455 .22 as will be perfect on it. But it is a perfect scope for hunting deer on as I did use it for that too
 
The Schmidt and Bender fixed power scopes are fantastic for stalking. When it comes to zeroing and shooting tight groups with them the target makes a big difference. Dots are pretty useless as the cross hairs cover them and it's difficult to get a consistent point of aim. I now use a black cross with 30mm wide arms, gives a good, repeatable point of aim and you can see straight away if the cross hairs aren't lined up.
 
sundog said:
The Schmidt and Bender fixed power scopes are fantastic for stalking. When it comes to zeroing and shooting tight groups with them the target makes a big difference. Dots are pretty useless as the cross hairs cover them and it's difficult to get a consistent point of aim. I now use a black cross with 30mm wide arms, gives a good, repeatable point of aim and you can see straight away if the cross hairs aren't lined up.
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There seem to be pros and cons between the Non-Illuminated A7 Reticle and Illuminated L3 Reticle on the klassik 8x56, would you say the simpler Non-Illuminated A7 Reticle would be better suited for general stalking?
 
I can't really advise you there as all my stalking is open ground and I've never lost the reticle and wished I had an illuminated one. If I was in forestry it might be a completely different matter. L3 might suit you very well.
 
sundog said:
I can't really advise you there as all my stalking is open ground and I've never lost the reticle and wished I had an illuminated one. If I was in forestry it might be a completely different matter. L3 might suit you very well.
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I think it is more first light and last light that illuminated is better. As for normal light non illuminated is perfect
 
sundog said:
I can't really advise you there as all my stalking is open ground and I've never lost the reticle and wished I had an illuminated one. If I was in forestry it might be a completely different matter. L3 might suit you very well.
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Have three none illuminated s&benders , can you them under a full moon let alone dawn and dusk ! Dropped one out of a high seat once , saw in bounce off the scope at the objective end , though it was done ,! Hadn't even lost its zero .
Brilliant scopes only critic is I simply cannot get my head around dialing and zeroing with cm clicks but thats no deal breaker as if I really have to dial in the field the shot shouldn't be taken on deer imho.
DO NOT FORGO A GOOD NONE ILLUMINATED personally I find illuminated rectifies too bright and tend to close up your pupil hence lessening your view or so dim you are better off with the old fashioned post reticle
 
I used to have the exact scope, I was never in a situation where I actually needed the illuminated reticle. I now have a 2.5-10x56 non illuminated. Both great scopes in low light and for general stalking. I did find the illuminated dot was quite on the large size, I much prefer the illuminated reticle on my z6i.
Personally I would stick with a 8x56 non illuminated and save a few quid
 
Bowland blades said:
Have three none illuminated s&benders , can you them under a full moon let alone dawn and dusk ! Dropped one out of a high seat once , saw in bounce off the scope at the objective end , though it was done ,! Hadn't even lost its zero .
Brilliant scopes only critic is I simply cannot get my head around dialing and zeroing with cm clicks but thats no deal breaker as if I really have to dial in the field the shot shouldn't be taken on deer imho.
DO NOT FORGO A GOOD NONE ILLUMINATED personally I find illuminated rectifies too bright and tend to close up your pupil hence lessening your view or so dim you are better off with the old fashioned post reticle
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Great to know, thanks!
 
North Cornwall Deer said:
I used to have the exact scope, I was never in a situation where I actually needed the illuminated reticle. I now have a 2.5-10x56 non illuminated. Both great scopes in low light and for general stalking. I did find the illuminated dot was quite on the large size, I much prefer the illuminated reticle on my z6i.
Personally I would stick with a 8x56 non illuminated and save a few quid
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Thanks, reckon l will
 
For many years I had a fixed schmidt 8x56 on my 7mm tikka absolutely superb scope and bombproof, what I will say is if you’re on a budget have a look at the Edgar bros old gold label 8x56 picked up for less than £100 they are very good , not quite as good as the schmidt but not that far off ....
 
Roestalker39 said:
For many years I had a fixed schmidt 8x56 on my 7mm tikka absolutely superb scope and bombproof, what I will say is if you’re on a budget have a look at the Edgar bros old gold label 8x56 picked up for less than £100 they are very good , not quite as good as the schmidt but not that far off ....
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I have an EB 8x56 sat here if any use to anyone, would be less than £100 posted
 
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