Author: RifleDude
Subject: 1,7-10x42 VS 2-12x50
Posted: December/24/2013 at 10:33
Man, that's a tough question, Charles. Just as I'm not a "1 rifle" kinda guy, I can't imagine being forced to only have one scope.
I'd have to pick my Swaro Z6i 1.7-10X42 with lit circle dot. It very slightly edges out my Leica ER 2.5-10X42 in my mind, only because of it's awesome illumination system, and I love the Swaro's lit circle dot reticle. I like the longer main tube and lighter weight (and lighter price tag) of the Leica better, though. Optically, it's a wash between those two.
That's for all around hunting.
If it's strictly for deer hunting in a thick woods type environment, I'd likely go with the Kahles CL 2-7X36 with #4 reticle. To my mind, it's the perfect scope for a light, carbine length deer rifle. The only reason it doesn't come in first place for me is because the 1.7/2.5 - 10X scopes offer more reach with essentially the same FOV on the low end, so they're more versatile.
Then again, I also love my S&B 1.5-6X42 w/ #9 Flashdot, and depending on my mood, it might come in first on any given day. What it lacks in upper end reach, it makes up for in pure optical bliss, and I love its reticle. It's illumination system is right there with the Swaro for kickassedness. I hate to relegate it to 2nd or 3rd place because it's so good, but, I would reluctantly have to still give the nod to the above scopes just based on versatility vs. size.
Don't want to take the thread off-topic, but I'd be interested in your take on that, brother.
Subject: 1,7-10x42 VS 2-12x50
Posted: December/24/2013 at 10:33
Man, that's a tough question, Charles. Just as I'm not a "1 rifle" kinda guy, I can't imagine being forced to only have one scope.
I'd have to pick my Swaro Z6i 1.7-10X42 with lit circle dot. It very slightly edges out my Leica ER 2.5-10X42 in my mind, only because of it's awesome illumination system, and I love the Swaro's lit circle dot reticle. I like the longer main tube and lighter weight (and lighter price tag) of the Leica better, though. Optically, it's a wash between those two.
That's for all around hunting.
If it's strictly for deer hunting in a thick woods type environment, I'd likely go with the Kahles CL 2-7X36 with #4 reticle. To my mind, it's the perfect scope for a light, carbine length deer rifle. The only reason it doesn't come in first place for me is because the 1.7/2.5 - 10X scopes offer more reach with essentially the same FOV on the low end, so they're more versatile.
Then again, I also love my S&B 1.5-6X42 w/ #9 Flashdot, and depending on my mood, it might come in first on any given day. What it lacks in upper end reach, it makes up for in pure optical bliss, and I love its reticle. It's illumination system is right there with the Swaro for kickassedness. I hate to relegate it to 2nd or 3rd place because it's so good, but, I would reluctantly have to still give the nod to the above scopes just based on versatility vs. size.
Don't want to take the thread off-topic, but I'd be interested in your take on that, brother.