Idahotrophyhunter
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So far it's everything you would expect from a Swarovski product (fit and finish) Hopefully I can go shooting soon and see how she holds zero.
Swarovski z3 on 375 ruger - done finally
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CMBTshooter
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I think you need to edit this...
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Idahotrophyhunter
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cmbt shooter, trust me when I saw what first came up, it got edited.
(Now I have the task of finding out why that was on our family computer)
(Now I have the task of finding out why that was on our family computer)
CMBTshooter
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Nice scope though...
DrMike
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I've enjoyed all the Swarovski scopes I've owned, and that one will serve you well.
gerry
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That scope looks very good on there and the wood is nice too, great combo you have there. Can't remember off hand, have you worked up a load for it yet?
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Idahotrophyhunter
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75 grains of Reloader 15 pushing 260 grain accubonds at 2800 fps...Other load it likes is 270 factory Hornady Spire Points
caribouhunter
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Really nice setup!
I have a Z3 in 4-12x50 and i absolutely hate it...
Now because of it, all my other scopes look like they're cheap :mrgreen:
I always tought my nikon monarch was bright and clear. Now when i shoot with it after using the z3 i can't believe the difference, even in bright daylight. The Z3 is cristal clear. And is definatly a step up, especially in resolution. ( when i use the nikon now, i can't help but play with everything to try to have a better image quality...to no avail.)
I would probably not kill more game because of it, but it sure improve the shooting experience.
I have a Z3 in 4-12x50 and i absolutely hate it...
Now because of it, all my other scopes look like they're cheap :mrgreen:
I always tought my nikon monarch was bright and clear. Now when i shoot with it after using the z3 i can't believe the difference, even in bright daylight. The Z3 is cristal clear. And is definatly a step up, especially in resolution. ( when i use the nikon now, i can't help but play with everything to try to have a better image quality...to no avail.)
I would probably not kill more game because of it, but it sure improve the shooting experience.
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All business looking rig you got there.
DrMike
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caribouhunter":1oe5pomv said:
Yeah, buy one, and it gets expensive in a hurry. You're compelled to upgrade everything else to match what you just acquired.
Oldtrader3
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The same thing happened to me in 1996-2001. I first bought a 3-9x36 Diavari Z (T* Germany) and a a 5-15x42 Diavari V (T* Germany) in 1996. I had been using Redfield illuminator, Leupold Vari-X III and Nikon Monarch UCC (Japan) scopes prior to that and had no seriously bad experiences. Then in 2001, I bought a Swarovski AH (4-12x50, same as Z3) and a 3.5-10x50 Kahles. This is when I learned about: "you get what you pay for in optics" and "there is no free lunch"! The differences in optic quality, clarity and contrast were staggering. Since then I have bought (3) Zeiss Conquests and another 3-9x42 Kahles scope as well. My oldest son has one and my second son has the 3-9x36 Diavari Z. The are still ticking after all of these years.
The Vari-X III 4.5-14x40 AO was soooo dark! The Nikon UCC was so fuzzy! Even the $400 (in 1985 dollars) Illuminator was inferior in light gathering and sharpness to the German scopes. I still have the Leupold (on a varmit rifle), just sold the Illuminator recently and dumped the Nikon 3-9x40 UCC in 2001!
The Vari-X III 4.5-14x40 AO was soooo dark! The Nikon UCC was so fuzzy! Even the $400 (in 1985 dollars) Illuminator was inferior in light gathering and sharpness to the German scopes. I still have the Leupold (on a varmit rifle), just sold the Illuminator recently and dumped the Nikon 3-9x40 UCC in 2001!
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Idahotrophyhunter":24rlfofx said:
What a hammer!
35 Whelen
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That will surely "getter done" what a great bear gun! 8)
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When you shootin' it?
