What was wrong with the swarovski Z6

[Selous]

Seeking collective wisdom as to why Swarovski had to launch the 2nd generation of Z6 scopes. Are the 2nd gen ones much better??

 

[digger9523]

Just HD glass and a new paint job on the BT rings as far as i ken mate. Nowt wrong with a Mk 1.

 

[smullery]

They also slimmed down the ocular housing, which contains the electronics, and made the on/off switch more click positive.

Natural progression.

​Stan

 

[I. Farticus]

I think it was only the "i" that had revisions, not the non-illum versions

Could well be wrong - seems to happen a lot!

 

[Selous]

Thanks guys. Just seemed odd that Swarovski felt the need to amend the designs. Doesn't sound like fundamental changes though, some good deals about on Gen 1 scopes

 

[I. Farticus]

The main issue with the GenI i was the illum on/off switch... It was very easy to knock it on, and then have no battery when needed. That has been amended on the GenII with both a revised switch and a clever way of knowing the angle and cutting off when over a preset threshold (ie if the clearly rifle isn't at an angle to be fired safely), but GenI owners can email Swaro customer service and request a plastic shroud that covers the on/off switch until required. I have one and it works well

Nothing wrong with a GenI, and some folks are still clearing out stock and decent discounts - you'll not need to look much further than Macleod's of Tain
http://www.rmacleod.co.uk/CUSTOMER%20S_H%20STOCK%20LIST.pdf

 

[Vipa]

Personally I thought my mk1 was better than my mk2.. Nicer dot and nicer image.. Don't think I will buy another when the time comes... Will be either be Zeiss or s&b

 

[Krabryn]

I Farticus,
That is a very useful tip - GenI owners can email Swaro customer service and request a plastic shroud that covers the on/off switch until required. I shall certainly be doing so. Thanks. Cheers, K

 

[bullet chucker]

I'm up for that addition as well. Good info thanks. BC.

 

[White Hart]

Also if you have one with a Ballistic Turret, this now locks on the generation 2. Evidently the generation 1 turret was easily accidently adjusted. Its also black now instead of silver... As stated earlier the illuminated models also have an automatic on / off as the rifle is placed in and out of the shooting position to save battery life.

 

[Vipa]

I Farticus,
That is a very useful tip - GenI owners can email Swaro customer service and request a plastic shroud that covers the on/off switch until required. I shall certainly be doing so. Thanks. Cheers, K

I never found that to be an issue.. I left it on or knocked it every time I put it away but as it shuts itself off after a few hours it was of no consequence.. i never went to get the rifle out to find the battery was dead although I will sy, the auto illumination control in the gen2 is impressive

 

[Krabryn]

I emailed Swarovski to request a shroud quoting my scope details & serial No. etc. This was their response by 0720 hr the next morning: -

Dear Mr ......,
Thank you very much for your message.
We’ll send you a transportation protection for your scope.

Best regards from Austria,
Sara Rogen

SWAROVSKI OPTIK VERTRIEBS GMBH
Customer Service
Daniel-Swarovski-Straße 70
6067 Absam, Austria
Tel. 00800 32 42 50 56
Fax +43 (0) 5223 / 41 860
customerservice@swarovskioptik.com
WWW.SWAROVSKIOPTIK.COM


Now that's again confirmed their legendary after sales service!
Cheers, K

 

[Krabryn]

And it arrived today and here it is. Superb piece of kit. Cheers, K

 

[I. Farticus]

And it arrived today and here it is. Superb piece of kit. Cheers, KView attachment 33666

A pretty solid response to customer feedback...

Gen 2 solves the issue (that some of us have had) and there's a "fix" for Gen 1 customers