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Rifle Scopes : Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract

November 28, 2019, 3:27 am
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Author: CrazyEddie
Subject: Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract
Posted: November/28/2019 at 11:27

I'm mulling over the following scope choices:
  1. Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x50
  2. Swaro Z5 3.5-18x44 (or the 2.4-12x50)
  3. Tract Toric 30mm UHD 4-20x50 MRAD
I'm going to initially mount the scope on a Cooper 25-06 but will possibly transfer the scope to my next "needed" rifle, a mountain elk hunting rifle that will *likely* be 300WM.  

My considerations:
  • Budget - not a huge consideration but each of the above are just under $1300 (or less with Black Friday sales), except for the Tract (which is significantly less on sale).  If I hold this $ range constant, I'm looking for the best scope for the $, even though I might have a few uses for this scope
  • Each of the above have more than 5.5" of mounting space (long story - prior thread)
  • I have a Tract 1" 3-15x50 on a Cooper 30-06 and really like it (and the CS is amazing)
  • I'm not a fan of the Tract MRAD reticle and my favorite of the 3 is the firedot on the Leupold
  • The 2.4-12 is under consideration because much of my current use is Eastern hunting at relatively short distances, and maybe I *need* to get this and swap my current Tract to my future 300WM...
Thanks in advance for any input, and Happy Thanksgiving for those in the US!

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Rifle Scopes : Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract

November 28, 2019, 4:58 am
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Author: Rancid Coolaid
Subject: Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract
Posted: November/28/2019 at 12:58

I know nothing about Tract, donMt buy Leupold products, and have had great success with z5 and z6 hunters. I am a fan of swaro glass quality. Their scopes are robust and have been exceedingly reliable for me.

I think warranty is original owner only, so that is a consideration.

If that has changed, someone please correct.
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Rifle Scopes : Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract

November 28, 2019, 5:11 am
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Author: RifleDude
Subject: Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract
Posted: November/28/2019 at 13:11

No, Swaro’s warranty is transferable and always has been, at least for US customers.
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Rifle Scopes : Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract

November 28, 2019, 5:34 am
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Author: Rancid Coolaid
Subject: Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract
Posted: November/28/2019 at 13:34

There you go, transferable!

More support for Swarovski!
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Rifle Scopes : Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract

November 28, 2019, 8:56 am
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Author: koshkin
Subject: Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract
Posted: November/28/2019 at 16:56

This is a little bit of an apples to oranges question since Tract Toric UHD 4-20x50 is a FFP precision-oriented scope (a very nice one, by tthe way), while the other two are SFP hunting scopes.

Optically, Swarovski is a little better than VX-6HD, but personally, in the current market, I will not spend that amount of money on a scope that does not have some sort of reasonable reticle illumination.  If you want a Swaro, step up to Z6i.

Otherwise, I would give a very close look to Meopta R2 2-12x50 or look aorund for the recently discontinued Leica Visus 3-12x50.

ILya
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Rifle Scopes : Schmidt and Bender Klassik

November 28, 2019, 12:55 pm
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Author: Wadmalaw Hunter
Subject: Schmidt and Bender Klassik
Posted: November/28/2019 at 20:55

Thanks CBM.....great info.  I'm seriously considering a Hungary model fixed 8X56 with IR. Most of my shots are in the 70-100 yard range and I like the idea of a scope that is point and shoot. I also read they have a slight advantage in low light over variable scopes because of the fewer number of lenses. We'll see, if I don't like it I have plenty of other scopes to fall back on. I haven't ruled out a 2-10X56 SB with IR. Thoughts on these 2 scopes for hunting in the Low Country?
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Rifle Scopes : Schmidt and Bender Klassik

November 28, 2019, 1:46 pm
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Author: saltydog235
Subject: Schmidt and Bender Klassik
Posted: November/28/2019 at 21:46

I use the Klassik and two Stratos hunting the same low country type terrain as you in Georgetown County. I have to pay attention to my watch most of the time as I can still see way past legal with any ambient light. 

I’m actually picking up another one or two Klassiks to replace a few NF I have sold. 
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Rifle Scopes : Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract

November 28, 2019, 6:38 pm
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Author: Scrumbag
Subject: Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract
Posted: November/29/2019 at 02:38

As Ilya says, Meopta very good value for money.

In my experience perhaps not quite very top quality glass as the German / Austria offerings but rock solid and precise mechanicals and a fair bit less money than the German / Austrian offerings.

Scrummy
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Rifle Scopes : Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract

November 29, 2019, 2:42 am
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Author: CrazyEddie
Subject: Leupold vs Swaro vs Tract
Posted: November/29/2019 at 10:42

Thanks ILya.  I found what appears to be a good deal on the Visus (about $1100), but just wish it was in matte instead of glossy.  Decisions, decisions.
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Rifle Scopes : Bummer

November 29, 2019, 2:52 am
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Author: Sparky
Subject: Bummer
Posted: November/29/2019 at 10:52

https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-5-20x50-tactical-30mm-riflescope.html
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Rifle Scopes : Bummer

November 29, 2019, 3:24 am
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Rifle Scopes : Bummer

November 29, 2019, 3:30 am
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Author: supertool73
Subject: Bummer
Posted: November/29/2019 at 11:30

$500 off is a pretty good sale IMO
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Rifle Scopes : Bummer

November 29, 2019, 5:01 am
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Author: Magnumdood
Subject: Bummer
Posted: November/29/2019 at 13:01

I am so very happy to be wrong!  I snapped up another 5-20x50 HD Illuminated for a HUGE savings!  Thanks Chris!
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Rifle Scopes : Bummer

November 29, 2019, 5:25 am
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Rifle Scopes : Schmidt and Bender Klassik

November 29, 2019, 7:44 am
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Author: cbm
Subject: Schmidt and Bender Klassik
Posted: November/29/2019 at 15:44

For the hunting you are talking about, I can’t imagine anything better than a Klassik 8x56 with Illuminated reticle. I would probably choose an L3 reticle if it were me. 


Edited by cbm - 22 hours 48 minutes ago at 15:49
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Rifle Scopes : aimpoint for a 30-30

November 30, 2019, 12:44 am
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Author: Slickheadslayer
Subject: aimpoint for a 30-30
Posted: November/30/2019 at 08:44

The Leupold 1.5-5x20 vx-3i is about the best scope I have ever used for all around usage, fast target acquisition, excellent low light ability and at least around New England a top magnification of 5 is more than enough. Very good rifle scope.
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Rifle Scopes : Bummer

December 2, 2019, 2:47 am
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Author: Sparky
Subject: Bummer
Posted: December/02/2019 at 10:47

Originally posted by Magnumdood Magnumdood wrote:

I am so very happy to be wrong!  I snapped up another 5-20x50 HD Illuminated for a HUGE savings!  Thanks Chris!

Thunbs Up
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Rifle Scopes : Schmidt and Bender Klassik

December 2, 2019, 2:51 am
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Author: Sparky
Subject: Schmidt and Bender Klassik
Posted: December/02/2019 at 10:51

Great scope, but the only thing that would concern me would be if the FOV is good enough for the 70-100 yard range.
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Rifle Scopes : Schmidt and Bender Klassik

December 3, 2019, 2:12 am
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Author: Wadmalaw Hunter
Subject: Schmidt and Bender Klassik
Posted: December/03/2019 at 10:12

Sparky, that was my only concern. I rarely crank up past 5 or 6 so 8 is quite a bit. I would trade off some FOV, IF the fixed set up would afford me an extra few minutes to make an ethical shot at dusk.
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Rifle Scopes : Schmidt and Bender Klassik

December 3, 2019, 3:23 am
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Author: RifleDude
Subject: Schmidt and Bender Klassik
Posted: December/03/2019 at 11:23

If you’re hunting from a fixed position in a stand/blind where deer will be in a calm state most of the time, 8x is not too much for 70-100 yard shots, though in a fixed power scope, I would lean toward 6X instead. Below 50 yds or so, where a lot of shots are made at deer in the woods, 8x is a bit much IMO...doable, but I’d want a lot more FOV in the event you need to acquire a moving animal.
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