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Firstly is there such a thing as the title suggests. Also are the lighter weight scopes hardy enough for a good thrashing in kiwi conditions or will the first fall be the end of most of them? I'm currently using a VX 7 Leupold 3.5 - 14 x 50mm on a 7 SAUM and the scope alone weigh near enough to 1.5lb. On the plus side the glass is top notch. Can you get a scope round the 1lb mark that makes the cut?
Swaro Z5. but you knew that already.
If you want the drama that goes with the z5:)Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
You will struggle two replace the glass on the vx7 the Vx 6 is lighter and seems very reliable.
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A 50mm Leupold vx-3 is reasonably hard to beat for a hunting scope in my opinion. I have the schmidts and march etc but the loopy gets the most use in the hills. If swarovski could put a similar style turret to the CDS on the Z3 range it would be nice....
VX3 4.5-14x40 cds........tough repeatable versatile best hunting scope to shoot from 30 yds to 500 yds on my 6.5.it will do everything you need
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Bushnell Elite 6500 2.5-16x42.....?
I can't seem to fault mine at all and the 'rainguard' feature is a bonus.
Some good suggestions above will do the trick does comes down to budget as well from vx3's to March's are a reasonable price gap
Yes i know if I had a khales mill 6 or a S&B p2 I wouldn't be dragging it thru kiwi bush .you can with a loopy and still have quality glass
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Originally Posted by kiwijames
I just brought a 4.5-14 vx3 for my ultralite build. 25mm version is 390gms iirc
Just got it but the mk4 4-14x 40 at 16oz is a hell of a lot lighter thAn the other scopes I've had.
So far very impressed.
James James James...while I have to agree your Swarovski Z5 is light and very clear I reckon you should have bought 2. One for spare parts when the other flies to bits!! On the plus side those funny bits of coloured plastic should be easy to spot in the tussock when they fly off!
Freezer is the Mk 4 you've got the "target" version with caps on the windage and elevation dials??
Graham Donand Greg Ginga.......... you need to buy a couple as you're a rough fucker. My Swaro is fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginga
I drag my kahles all over the place - including through NZ bush. They are built to military standards of reliability so should be fine. And mine have been so far. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Neckshot
Ill take it back then:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gillie
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Yip, scope was from another member on here. I have done a basic customised turret for it following Norways method. checked it at various distances and it works perfectly. The covered dials will work perfectly for hunting. Covered for in the bush and I can't think when your not going to have time at range to remove a cap. but having said that the scopes i have had with exposed turrets have never been bumped around.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginga
Thats a damn versatile Mag Range, do the trick just about anywhereQuote:
Originally Posted by Pop Shot
Do you need side focus on these?Quote:
Originally Posted by Neckshot
noQuote:
Originally Posted by outdoorlad
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NopeQuote:
Originally Posted by outdoorlad
But the 30mm tube with side focus is very nice, has heaps of elevation, well over 100 moa & is only 60 odd grams heavier :cool: