Zeiss or Swarovski scope?

[reddeerstalker]

Hi,looking at at getting a new scope for my .270 for deer stalking and would like a zeiss or Swarovski. Anyone bought a new scope recently and have any advice / reviews?​thanks

 

[Paul 600]

Don't discount Kahles. All good!

 

[bk]

Im a Swaro kinda guy, they are lighter in weight than some others and the customer service is excellent!

 

[reddeerstalker]

Was thinking of getting an illuminated reticle, don't know if Khales do one? Does anyone use an illuminated reticle and us it much better than the standard reticle?

 

[Paul 600]

Kahles do illuminated reticules. IR are good but not essential, they can take you well past the legal time for shooting deer!

 

[Jimbo 30 06]

Hi,looking at at getting a new scope for my .270 for deer stalking and would like a zeiss or Swarovski. Anyone bought a new scope recently and have any advice / reviews?​thanks

SCHMIDT & BENDER every time far better.

Jimbo

 

[tjm160]

I picked up my Meopta ZD 3-12x50 (IR) in excellent condition, only 20-months old for £425 off the Second Hand scope section of Gunstar. An excellent mid-budget scope (£790 retail) with superb optics and the durability one would expect from a scope designed for the defence sector.

 

[branko]

Zeiss HT illuminated. Try and buy everybody's eyes are different

 

[reddeerstalker]

I picked up my Meopta ZD 3-12x50 (IR) in excellent condition, only 20-months old for £425 off the Second Hand scope section of Gunstar. An excellent mid-budget scope (£790 retail) with superb optics and the durability one would expect from a scope designed for the defence sector.

Not to sure about going down the secondhand road think it might be to much of a gamble.

 

[tjm160]

I hear you and buying second-hand didn't work out with one of my rifles. The scope however had 4-months warranty left and giving access to a quality mid-range scope felt worth the risk, which I'm thankful to say paid off.

 

[Roedinator]

My advice would be a Swarovski with illuminated reticle
customer service second to none

​regards pete

 

[Grant.N]

A nice Swarovski 2-12x50 Z6i is a great choice

 

[Munty1]

A nice Swarovski 2-12x50 Z6i is a great choice

Agreed

 

[reddeerstalker]

Swarovski seems to be a popular choice, what length of guarantee is there?

 

[ajr]

Hi,looking at at getting a new scope for my .270 for deer stalking and would like a zeiss or Swarovski. Anyone bought a new scope recently and have any advice / reviews?​thanks

both makes you mention are first class but swarovski has the better after sale service

 

[Monkey Spanker]

Z6i 2-12 x 50 takes some beating for general stalking. I've tried most stuff and settled for Swaro's on my stalking rifles.
MS

 

[branko]

have heard that zeiss offer lifetime warranty whatever that means, I'm assuming thats the leupold type thing. Must check with zeiss
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both makes you mention are first class but swarovski has the better after sale service

 

[sir-lamp-alot]

i use a ziess 2.5-10x50 victory diavari illuminated and i find it a fantastic scope with very good light gathering (will keep up with my swaro 10x50slc binos), i tryed out a swaro in the shop but liked the ziess as it seemed to suit my eyes better so i would suggest you have a look through a couple before you lay down your cash

 

[I. Farticus]

Swaro Z6i 3-18x50 was my choice. I also have Swaro binos and I know what I can see through one, I can see through the other. Worth bearing that in mind when sizing up a scope as there can be nothing worse than not being able to pick up your quarry in the scope, having seen it through the bins!

 

[blunderbust]

A nice Swarovski 2-12x50 Z6i is a great choice

Agree with that, I have just fitted one to my .243 and will be out to zero it tomorrow. This is my second Z6i as I have the 2.5 - 15 x 56 BT on my other rifle. I cant see past them.