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    Posted: March/14/2011 at 14:42
http://en.leica-camera.com/sport_optics/rifle_scopes_magnus/
 
1-6.3x24
 
1.5-10x42
 
2.4-16x56
 
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote pyro6999 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2011 at 15:05
when will those hit the shelves chris? they look like very nice scopes.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2011 at 15:26
Well, it looks like Swaro Z6 got some serious competition (although I'd like to see some specs on these new Magnus scopes).

On the surface, I like the configurations.  I think they make a lot of sense.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2011 at 15:31
I found the specs on the UK site:

and they look good.

Interestingly, these scopes have the motion sensor activated illumination, apparently.  The numbers also indicate that tunnel vision at low magnifications is unlikely.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RifleDude Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2011 at 17:08

Funny you should mention the Magnus series, as I just saw that announcement on their website earlier this morning while looking up specs on the ER scopes.  I imagine they're extremely nice scopes, and no doubt are priced accordingly.

I like the power range & objective configs they chose to go with!  Interesting they went with a 6.7:1 zoom ratio, evidently aimed at one-upping Swaro a little.
 
I have little doubt 3X and 4X erector variable scopes will gradually become the minority design as more manufacturers get on the high zoom ratio bandwagon.  I wouldn't be surprised to see Zeiss be the next to introduce a 6X or greater scope series within the next couple years.
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Tube length looks fairly short?
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Nice power ranges.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dave1004 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2011 at 17:58
The 1.5-10x42 looks very interesting to me.  Hope to be able to look through one soon.
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the 1.5-10x sounds very interesting...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jonoMT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2011 at 18:44
Those are great mag ranges and complementary objective sizes. They do look fairly compact for all that.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ed Connelly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2011 at 19:05

I want one.  Unfortunately I would have to sell all my rifles in order to get one.  

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote WYcoyote Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/14/2011 at 19:50
I hereby volunteer to test a 1.5-10 in actual unbiased hunting situations.
Several seasons would allow a more detailed analysis.
I will waive my standard fee. I will donate my time for the betterment of the shooting community.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote brodeur272 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/15/2011 at 10:42
Hopefully they'll post specs soon...  I do agree that the 1-6.3 does look a bit short on length...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bricat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/15/2011 at 10:45
These look very intriguing but probably quite a bit out of my price range -WAAAAY out, i'm guessing!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote stickbow46 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/15/2011 at 12:30
Just got off the pipe with Leica,scopes won't be here till the summer.I have an ER scope & they have no info as to what the differences are only that they are to co-exist with each other.
 
No specs or prices either.Literature will also not be in till summer.
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Originally posted by koshkin koshkin wrote:

I found the specs on the UK site:

and they look good.

Interestingly, these scopes have the motion sensor activated illumination, apparently.  The numbers also indicate that tunnel vision at low magnifications is unlikely.

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This link has the specs
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Thanks Sparky.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bbush Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/16/2011 at 05:13
Looks like they have a "Aqua-Dura" lens coat.
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+1 for the 1,5 ( or is it2,5) -10.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 300grains Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/16/2011 at 08:20
Sorry, it is a 1,5-10. But why are they so heavyweight??? Like S&B scopes.
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