What scope would you go for ?

[sauer]

Ok I run a DNT zulu on my .223 for roe and foxes ( jockistan )

But my quartebore-06 I use for gongs and sporting a NX8 which is great for plinking bit not the best at last light

I love the zulu I really do amd fine for bimble aroind farm etc ..but when proper light stalking I like glass ...
I'm now I to a bigger bit of ground with odd reds and mixture wood and clear fell

Thinking of something established as good low light but good value .... I dare not say ch*ap
Variable not fixed
Like but not essential illuminated dot or ret

What would ypu put on the shortlist ?

Paul

 

[hendrix's rifle]

S+b klassic 4-16 or something similar. Allows for long shots and precision, top notch light gathering and bdc turret whilst still being a relatively small scope. @Dragonfly Ordnance has one for sale i think for not a lot of money

 

[malmick]

Here's a few for starters, others in the same section too.

https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/threads/reduced-s-b-8x56-klassic-new-boxed.303652/

https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/threads/swarovski-4-12x50-habicht.303072/

https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/threads/minox-zx5i-3-15x56.304368/
or for twice the price

Sold: Thread 'Zeiss V6 2.5-15x56'

Mar 23, 2025

Zeiss V6 2.5-15x56 BT illuminated No60 reticle
Re listed as I noticed some slight ring marks when I removed the rings and a slight rim on the objective bell.
Otherwise it’s in great condition with perfect lenses.
Boxed with paperwork
£875 inc postage for a quick sale or might consider swap/PX for quality RF binoculars

PRICE NOW £840 posted

• Woodlander
• Replies: 7
• Forum: Optics

 

[nun_hunter]

How about a Sytong or similar adapter for the NX8? That way you get the best of both worlds. Good glass during the day and the ability to dial but when the light drops clip on the add-on and carry on enjoying all the benefits you had during the day but now you can shoot into pitch black.

I have a Zulus and it's great for what you say but then on my Creedmoor I have a Delta Stryker 4.5-30X56 and the Sytong as it gives me the NV capability similar to the Zulus but with all the optical and mechanical benefits of a decent tactical scope.

 

[K.H - Tikka]

I wouldn’t overlook this:

https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/threads/steiner-ranger-4s-4-16x44-outstanding-value.303773/

Absolutely cracking scope for the money. You can also retrofit a BDC yourself should you wish to.

K.H

 

[sauer]

How about a Sytong or similar adapter for the NX8? That way you get the best of both worlds. Good glass during the day and the ability to dial but when the light drops clip on the add-on and carry on enjoying all the benefits you had during the day but now you can shoot into pitch black.

I have a Zulus and it's great for what you say but then on my Creedmoor I have a Delta Stryker 4.5-30X56 and the Sytong as it gives me the NV capability similar to the Zulus but with all the optical and mechanical benefits of a decent tactical scope.

I already have a pard 007c
I have a Tq50 thermal scope
But I'm also of opinion that glass is glass !
I stalked tonight legal hours after a period of time of nothing but there always and I didn't see much ... cold wind kept beasts in wood out my patch ... but bloody ace just glassing and seeing DETAIL.
I don't need another low light image intensifies
I would like a semi decent low light bit of nostalgia shall we say ...

Something better than the Nf Nx8

 

[Jagged77]

There’s a lovely Meopta Artemis 3-12 in the classifieds right now

 

[ruger77]

Swarovski z4i

 

[suburban bushwacker]

S&B PM2 ultra bright or Polar. 96% light transmission

 

[HonestJohn]

Ok I run a DNT zulu on my .223 for roe and foxes ( jockistan )

But my quartebore-06 I use for gongs and sporting a NX8 which is great for plinking bit not the best at last light

I love the zulu I really do amd fine for bimble aroind farm etc ..but when proper light stalking I like glass ...
I'm now I to a bigger bit of ground with odd reds and mixture wood and clear fell

Thinking of something established as good low light but good value .... I dare not say ch*ap
Variable not fixed
Like but not essential illuminated dot or ret

What would ypu put on the shortlist ?

Paul

Zeiss HT

 

[.270s202]

Maybe an old zeiss 6x24x56 diavari? Brilliant scopes, excellent at last light imo

 

[Donkey Basher]

Ok I run a DNT zulu on my .223 for roe and foxes ( jockistan )

But my quartebore-06 I use for gongs and sporting a NX8 which is great for plinking bit not the best at last light

I love the zulu I really do amd fine for bimble aroind farm etc ..but when proper light stalking I like glass ...
I'm now I to a bigger bit of ground with odd reds and mixture wood and clear fell

Thinking of something established as good low light but good value .... I dare not say ch*ap
Variable not fixed
Like but not essential illuminated dot or ret

What would ypu put on the shortlist ?

Paul

You have a PM

 

[Donkey Basher]

Maybe an old zeiss 6x24x56 diavari? Brilliant scopes, excellent at last light imo

Only thing that beats my Diavari with 56mm objective at last light is the Alpex 4K

 

[.270s202]

Only thing that beats my Diavari with 56mm objective at last light is the Alpex 4K

Funny you say that, that's why my diavari's are sitting in cupboard and alpex 4k's are fitted

 

[Donkey Basher]

Funny you say that, that's why my diavari's are sitting in cupboard and alpex 4k's are fitted

Funny thing is that at first light I don’t need the Alpex & have shot many fallow just using the Diavari(s) - I think this has as much to do with the time it takes the human eye to adjust to the failing light as it does to the quality of the glass. At dusk the light is going & your eyes are trying to ‘catch up’ which I gather takes about 30 minutes or so, hence you’re always ‘behind the curve’. Whereas in the morning you start out in the dark &, for me at least, there’s enough time between setting out to the seat & ‘legal light’ (I like to get out at least half an hour early to let things settle just in case I bump anything) for my eyes to adjust properly.