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I'm leaning towards getting the 3-18 model, my only Swaro is a Z3 with #4, of the Z5's which reticle is the best/recommended for low light visibility? If none fit the bill then I may try the VX6hd 2-12x42, this will go on a Barrett FC 6.5... Thanks
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If you go with the BRH it is a bit thicker (H standing for heavy)
Please give us a call to discuss what would be best and how we can personally assist you with your decision
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I think the Plex may be the heaviest but it just depends on how you intend to use the scope. I went with the 4w and a BT and have no problem seeing the reticle in low light,even in the woods. Basically,if I could tell it was a shooter deer with the glass,I could aim with the reticle. Both work fine in legal light for me.
Doug at Cameraland did give me the best deal on mine.
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I'm wanting the BT also, am hunting near Gilbertown AL. in Okatuppa Valley area so there is a mix of dark pine thicket, creek bottom and long power lines... So a little bit of everything
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BT-4W would be my choice.
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I’ve found the plex works far beyond legal shooting light
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I like the standard #4 Swarovski uses in the Z3 and I guess if I didn’t like whichever I pick I could always have it changed.... Do y’all think the Z5 is a better scope than say the Leupold VX6 hd 2-12x42 optically or would the illuminated reticle be a bigger plus ?
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I have all three scopes mentioned. My Z5 had such a fine reticle, I sent it back for #4 retrofit which I like. I've read that the later Z5's have a more prominant duplex.
The Z3 duplex is OK.
The best of all, IMO, is the VX-6 duplex. I have a couple of 2-12x40's and those are better than either Swaro, better than the VX-3.
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I like the standard #4 Swarovski uses in the Z3 and I guess if I didn’t like whichever I pick I could always have it changed.... Do y’all think the Z5 is a better scope than say the Leupold VX6 hd 2-12x42 optically or would the illuminated reticle be a bigger plus ? I do like the VX-6 Firedot. It doesn't have the lifetime Leupold warranty like the rest of the scope. I think VX-6 glass is as good as the Z3 or Z5, but I've not done technical comparative testing. Those VX-6s are really nice scopes, so easy and fast to get behind and find the target. They're 30mm, but sleek, and not real heavy. DF
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Was Told Swarovski Will Not Put The 4A In The Z-5. Called Them Few Weeks Ago. I Have Two Of The Z-5 Plex's. And Also Have a VX-6 As Well As a VX5 HD. I'm a Swarovski Man, But For Low Light The Leopold Plex Recital Is a Little Better..
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Thanks for the input gentlemen, I really thought I wanted more magnification but don’t want the weight/size of the VX6 hd 3-18x44 and that’s why I was leaning towards the Z5 since it’s going on the Barrett FC, if I go VX6hd 2-12x42 it should fit in Talley lows I believe, the Z5 3-18x44 would probably need the mediums, correct?
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I Had Lows On My Fieldcraft With A Z-3 . IMO The Z-3 Fits It Perfect, If You Can Get By With The 3-10 Power. Pretty Sure The 3-18x44 Will Work With Lows As Well.
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I’ve found the plex works far beyond legal shooting light Hope that didn't cost you some serious money... DF
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Where would a Zeiss Conquest HD5 3-15x42 z Plex stack up against the Z5 and VX6HD?
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