Teknys
Handloader
- Jan 14, 2008
- 787
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I've been struggling with what scope to put on the Sako 85 Finnlight - 243Win I just bought.
I have a new in box VX3 4.5x14x40 CDS at 13.5 oz. I just can't use scopes anymore with out the ability to focus. Either the reticle is in focus and everything out past 150yds is not or vice versa. This is my last scope with out the ability to focus that I own.
I wanted it to stay light wt. With my older eyes I needed/wanted side focus. Lots of options but the side focus typically is in a 30mm tube and with this brings a little wt. Somewhere around 20 oz is what I was finding. Swaravski offered the Z5 Sheep Hunter - 1" tube. A 3x18x44 w/Ballistic Turret at 15.9 oz.
I was going back and forth between the VX6 3x18 w/illum BC and this Z5. More $, less $ VX6 was 20.7 oz compared to 15.9 ......
I ran to the local Sporting store and looked thru a Z5 and it was as what I've always seen in Swarovski's. So on our way back home, my wife said Merry Christmas - just get the one you want.
I ordered the Z5 with free a Ballistic Turret to match a load. This will be the most $ I've spent on glass. I'm still a little dizzy over it. It will ship on thursday with the turret following in a week or so.
It didn't take long for the scope conversation to turn into a bathroom remodel discussion. Yep there is nothing free in life. :grin:
I have a new in box VX3 4.5x14x40 CDS at 13.5 oz. I just can't use scopes anymore with out the ability to focus. Either the reticle is in focus and everything out past 150yds is not or vice versa. This is my last scope with out the ability to focus that I own.
I wanted it to stay light wt. With my older eyes I needed/wanted side focus. Lots of options but the side focus typically is in a 30mm tube and with this brings a little wt. Somewhere around 20 oz is what I was finding. Swaravski offered the Z5 Sheep Hunter - 1" tube. A 3x18x44 w/Ballistic Turret at 15.9 oz.
I was going back and forth between the VX6 3x18 w/illum BC and this Z5. More $, less $ VX6 was 20.7 oz compared to 15.9 ......
I ran to the local Sporting store and looked thru a Z5 and it was as what I've always seen in Swarovski's. So on our way back home, my wife said Merry Christmas - just get the one you want.
I ordered the Z5 with free a Ballistic Turret to match a load. This will be the most $ I've spent on glass. I'm still a little dizzy over it. It will ship on thursday with the turret following in a week or so.
It didn't take long for the scope conversation to turn into a bathroom remodel discussion. Yep there is nothing free in life. :grin:
