Thread: Seeking feedback about the NZ rifle scope market/product offerings

I think the new swaro Z5+ 3.5-18 BT might be close to the perfect hunting scope.High quality,dialing turret, low weight,plenty of mag for longer range if needed,reasonble price.

They look good but looks like they are all 30mm tubes and 100grams heavier then thr current z5?

Originally Posted by Yesmate

I think the new swaro Z5+ 3.5-18 BT might be close to the perfect hunting scope.High quality,dialing turret, low weight,plenty of mag for longer range if needed,reasonble price.

Originally Posted by Nick.m

They look good but looks like they are all 30mm tubes and 100grams heavier then thr current z5?

your right however still a shade lighter than a vx6 and a few hundred cheaper.i dont think there is another scope in that class/spec that is lighter that I have seen.

Originally Posted by Yesmate

your right however still a shade lighter than a vx6 and a few hundred cheaper.i dont think there is another scope in that class/spec that is lighter that I have seen.

Yeap. I personally don't know of any comparable scopes to the swaro z5 for both weight and clarity? Everything else weighs 100 grams ±. Other options in that class of rifle scope I feel is what is missing from the market.

Just compiled a few of the weights for interests sake.
VX6HD gen 2 (new for 2025) 3-18x44: 626grams
VX6HD 3-18x44: 612grams
VX5HD 3-15x44: 558grams
Z5 3.5-18x44: 450grams
Z5i+ 3.5-18x44: 561grams
Z6 2.5-15x44: 575 grams

Originally Posted by Nick.m

Yeap. I personally don't know of any comparable scopes to the swaro z5 for both weight and clarity? Everything else weighs 100 grams ±. Other options in that class of rifle scope I feel is what is missing from the market.

Just compiled a few of the weights for interests sake.
VX6HD gen 2 (new for 2025) 3-18x44: 626grams
VX6HD 3-18x44: 612grams
VX5HD 3-15x44: 558grams
Z5 3.5-18x44: 450grams
Z5i+ 3.5-18x44: 561grams
Z6 2.5-15x44: 575 grams

I wish the new Z5+ was 44mm Nick! But bloody 50mm. Would put one on my long range gun and sell the Z8 tomorrow if they were 44mm. Would cut some weight & size and also get rid of the illuminated reticle that I've never used.

Originally Posted by Huntn

I wish the new Z5+ was 44mm Nick! But bloody 50mm. Would put one on my long range gun and sell the Z8 tomorrow if they were 44mm. Would cut some weight & size and also get rid of the illuminated reticle that I've never used.

Im looking for a scope for my long range rig as we speak and so far the original z5 is probably still winning. I hadn't picked up on that, I thought they were 44mm. Straight away for me that rules them out. I prefer my scopes to have a smaller objective lense and sit nice and close to the barrel.

Originally Posted by Yesmate

I think the new swaro Z5+ 3.5-18 BT might be close to the perfect hunting scope.High quality,dialing turret, low weight,plenty of mag for longer range if needed,reasonble price.

They are pretty close z8 glass is still better

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Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

They are pretty close z8 glass is still better

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Z8 is a $5000+ scope, certainly not a reasonable price for most people. I think even the Z5+ at $3000ish is getting a bit rich for most people.

VX5hd seems to be the best bang for the buck still.
I had always wanted FFP and Mil versions but the new Mark 4hd line basically does that.
Although the 4.5-18x52 should've been a 4-16 in a 30mm tube IMO, 27.5oz is getting a bit heavy for a hunting scope.