Thread: Swarovski Z5 3.5-18 problem?

Originally Posted by Bagheera

I use a 3-12x50 and have built up a high cheekpiece on the stock and I have no problems with eyebox.
The Z5 is optically better and low light performance was better and its much lighter than my S&B so don’t dis it entirely. It is a bit delicate in the turrets which is another consideration.
Dont go to a Leupold VX3 4.5-14 x40 they are tricky too. The VX5 might be your next option- I havent used one myself.

The scope I took off was a Z5 2.4-12x50 which is a fantastic scope but at the time I didn’t bother to get the ballistic turret model. It does have the BRX reticle. Apart from the no BT it is an excellent scope and better considerable better at low light performance than several mates VX5s in a side by side test. Never noticed any issue with the view on this scope so it is the one I will go back to while I consider the alternative BT options.