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Thinking about trying one...
Thanks,
Dan
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I haven't. But if you get one I'd like to hear your thoughts on it.
your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling
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Doing a bit of that testing myself. Need to outfit a couple of .458S and a few .300B/O. Maybe a .308 as well... we will see.
- Minox ZA-5 1.2x6 ($$$ coin) in hand and I like.
- Bushnell AR 1x4 (30mm) at cheapo $135 (inbound from O.P.). Hoping for the best, but doubt it.
- Leupold Mark AR 1x4 $215 (Mil & LEO) in hand and I like somewhat. Minox ZA-5 is at least 50% better IMHO.
- Minox ZV ("V" value/china line) 4.5 x 14 in hand and going back. Hate the eye box.
- Weaver 2x7 Classic... yeah I know "Weaver", buy mine is Japanese and is mighty impressive in a blind taste test.
"Better" to me is:
1) Eye relief forgiveness/fast acquisition.
2) Brightness.
3) Optical clarity.
Kahles 3x12x56 is my baseline for long range. I like Kahles personally.
Last edited by CashisKing; 07/28/14.
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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Disappointed in the Bushnell 1x4 I just received
Call it the "doughnut of blur" if you like vs. the Minox 1.2x6 ZA-5 HD, but at $135 vs, $369... maybe a keeper???
Details... ask.
Last edited by CashisKing; 07/30/14.
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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What would the 1.2 Minox's glass compare to?
I'm considering giving one a try but I have no experience with anything Minox.
"The Ballpark burgers were free, why not eat them?"
- Wabi-
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I am trying a Kahles 1.5 x 6 also... that will be the real test IMHO. Will advise when I have in hand.
Of course glass is personal and these are only my personal impressions.
I am outfitting 7 safe queens finally so budget does matter to me.
These are the usefulness grades (eye relief forgiveness, quick target acquisition and excellent clear glass) I would offer so far.
The Leupold Mark AR 1x4 is B+
The Minox ZA-5 1.2x6 is A-
The Weaver 2x7 Classic is a solid B... yeah I know Weaver, but it just works well for me. Japanese glass.
Selling a Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40 that I would rate at B or B+.
The Minox ZA-5 and Mark AR are growing on me the more I test them.
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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