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    Posted: August/24/2016 at 20:52

Looking for a new scope to go on a 300 mag rifle. Used for deer hunting (100-300 yards) and (potentially) protection from bears in AK.

Looking at two models

Swarovski V6 2-12x50

Zeiss Victory HT 2.5-10x50

Both non illuminated

The Swarovski has longer eye relief and lower low end power, both of which I see as advantages. I'll probably never use them at more than 6x, so upper end not an issue.

I have looked through both scopes and they were excellent optically (in reasonable in store / daylight) but I have not compared them side by side, or in low light. Interested in opinions on the following issues (in order of priority):

Ability to hold zero through rough handling

Optical quality in low light

US service in case of defect or damage

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote NDhunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/24/2016 at 21:25
Either one will do the job.  Top of the class.
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Supertool 73 has a Z6 for sale below in the optics for sale section... at a smoking hot price. Might want to check it out.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mike650 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/25/2016 at 12:29
I have the Swaro z6 2-12x50 and a Zeiss HT 1.5-6x42 (not the 2.5-10x50). Close call but I'd take the z6 if I had to choose.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Marine24 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/25/2016 at 13:10
Originally posted by bugsNbows bugsNbows wrote:

Supertool 73 has a Z6 for sale below in the optics for sale section... at a smoking hot price. Might want to check it out.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Peddler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/25/2016 at 15:44
Originally posted by Marine24 Marine24 wrote:

Originally posted by bugsNbows bugsNbows wrote:

Supertool 73 has a Z6 for sale below in the optics for sale section... at a smoking hot price. Might want to check it out.


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Looks like I just missed a Z6 here
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Originally posted by Marine24 Marine24 wrote:

Originally posted by bugsNbows bugsNbows wrote:

Supertool 73 has a Z6 for sale below in the optics for sale section... at a smoking hot price. Might want to check it out.

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