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Called Schmidt and Bender today about the options and possibilities of 6x42 Klassic. I had recently heard that they could install ballistic turrets on these same as they did for the Precision Hunter scopes. I called to inquire as to price and availability.

I spoke with Christian, in Germany, to get straight answers. I conveyed that I was trying to create a PMII style system but in a lower power than say the 10x42. He informed me that they could make a 6x42 PMII with no issue at all as the fixed 6 and 10 power scopes share the same housing.

I asked what such a thing would cost and was told it would be the same as a factory 10x42 PMII. That included my choice of reticle and MOA or MIL turrets.

Thinking that a 6x42 PMII with a P4F reticle and .1 MIL turrets would be a nifty combo.

Worth purchasing or the answer to the question that nobody else is asking?


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The 10 X 42 is my favorite hunting scope for open spaces, I say go for it.



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Interesting for sure. What's the eye relief?

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A little short at 80mm = 3.14 inches, per the website but I think its workable.

FWIW it is the same as the 10x42 PMII.

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Eye relief hasn't been an issue with that scope.



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It is an interesting concept.

Sort of a SWFA 6x Mil/MilQuad with S&B Glass...


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Originally Posted by Ready
It is an interesting concept.

Sort of a SWFA 6x Mil/MilQuad with S&B Glass...
Pretty much. Unfortunately for my wallet, I developed a taste for high end euro glass when I lived in Sweden. I do not know if the S&B will be 6 times better than the SWFA but it has me thinking...


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That will be a great scope.....have to keep this in mind!!

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I got a price a few months ago for a S&B 10x42 PMII to go with the other I have.. $1800.

They only do sesonal runs of them now.

But, a 6x42 with the 10x42 knobs would be very interessting!


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I would be very interested in this with a standard mil-dot and MTC dials.

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Originally Posted by 300MAG
That will be a great scope.....have to keep this in mind!!


+1 on that Jeff...

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Haverluk: please ask about the P4F with .1Mil dial, and the 10x42 PM knobs.

I would also purchase one, if the price would be somewhat resonable.


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$2,100 worth of reasonable if price is in neighborhood of PMII 10X-42

That's a lot of change for a fixed power scope.

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Originally Posted by haverluk
Called Schmidt and Bender today about the options and possibilities of 6x42 Klassic. I had recently heard that they could install ballistic turrets on these same as they did for the Precision Hunter scopes. I called to inquire as to price and availability.

I spoke with Christian, in Germany, to get straight answers. I conveyed that I was trying to create a PMII style system but in a lower power than say the 10x42. He informed me that they could make a 6x42 PMII with no issue at all as the fixed 6 and 10 power scopes share the same housing.

I asked what such a thing would cost and was told it would be the same as a factory 10x42 PMII. That included my choice of reticle and MOA or MIL turrets.

Thinking that a 6x42 PMII with a P4F reticle and .1 MIL turrets would be a nifty combo.

Worth pursing or the answer to the question that nobody else is asking?


There fixed powers all have that short eye relief.
Depending on what your doing it can work very well.
I'd be interested in if they could do that in a 1.5-6x42.
That would get you to 3.75 on the eye relief.
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2,100 should buy a cow, right? JS

If Bushnell Elite (Japanese) were in a 6x with a turret, I would think it would be an affordable dependable scope.

Always been successful when a Leupy 6x was on my rifle when a shot presented....

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Does anyone know a S&B dealer that sells at the lower end of the MSRP or would cut us a slight discount for a small group buy?

NECG is the main importer/distributor in the US. They are rather proud of everything they sell and charge full retail. Not to mention the cynical attitude they portray every time I have spoke to them.

I would rather do business with another dealer.


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You might check with Alex at Euro Optics. If anyone can cut you a deal he can. But, the S&Bs might be tightly controlled like the Night Force scopes are.

Also, check with Doug at Camera Land. Doug is a forum sponsor and he often has display models that he sells at DEEP discounts even though they look brand new. I've bought several high-end scopes from Doug...he's a good guy to deal with.

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Matt:

Alex Roy at Euro-Optic is now dealing with Schmidt & Bender direct. Talked to Jason there a couple of weeks ago, and he said they are now set-up to buy direct from S&B Germany.

Call and talk to Jason...he's a hell of a nice guy and has always hooked me up on my purchases there!!

Please keep us posted.

Thanks,
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Talked with Jason at Euro-Optic. Nice guy. He is willing to work with me/us.

I need to hammer down a specifics so that a part number(s) can be created and ordered.

He cautioned against the P4F reticle suggesting that in a FFP scope it would be too faint/fine to be usable. He suggested I stay with the P3 or the regular P4 as they subtend the same and are more usable at 6 power.

I plan on calling Christian back to get his take on this as well.


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Good deal...keep us posted!!

I really like the P3 mil-dot reticle from S&B....works great in hunting conditions.

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