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"New" Swarovski Z5 reticle #9282862 10/25/14
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,091 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter
OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,091 Adirondack Mountains	I've read here and there that Swarovski has replaced the old plex reticle with a thicker version. None of the LGS stock Swarovski, so I'm hoping someone might be able to provide a pic of the old vs. new version. “Factio democratica delenda est"

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Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle nyrifleman #9286882 10/27/14
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 956 Australia J JasonF Campfire Regular
JasonF Campfire Regular J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 956 Australia	That would be welcome news. Hope it is true.

Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle JasonF #9286928 10/27/14
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 591 New Zealand Z zeissman Campfire Regular
zeissman Campfire Regular Z Joined: May 2014 Posts: 591 New Zealand	They need to do the same with the Z6 plex reticle too. "The 257 Roberts, some people like to call it the “.257 Bob.” I think these people should be hung in trees where crows can peck at them." - David Petzal

Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle zeissman #9287442 10/27/14
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ... WiFowler Campfire Tracker
WiFowler Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ...	Swarovski Customer Service is your friend - 800-426-3089. Give them a call and report back - it'll save a lot of conjecture. I never thought I'd grow up to be a grumpy old man, but I did, and I'm killin' it.

Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle WiFowler #9287528 10/27/14
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,145 Likes: 1 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,145 Likes: 1 Central Louisiana	My Z3 duplex isn't bad, about like a VX-3 duplex, neither as good as a VX-6. My Z5 duplex was so thin as to not be useable for my kinda hunting, at least in my opinion. I sent it back to Swaro for a #4. It's better, but the fine wires are pretty fine. Can't comment on the Z6; don't have one. DF

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Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle Dirtfarmer #9287640 10/27/14
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 632 George West Texas jetbrook Campfire Regular
jetbrook Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 632 George West Texas	The old plex has been changed with a thicker plex reticle. Sent three scopes back to have them add the heavier plex reticle. Two on Z5's and one on a Z6.

Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle jetbrook #9287739 10/27/14
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,145 Likes: 1 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana
Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,145 Likes: 1 Central Louisiana	It is aggravating to pay a premium price for a premium scope, then have to pay even more to make it useable. My next Swaro will likely be a VX-6... No problem with that Duplex. And the glass quality, IMO, is somewhere between a Z5 and a Z6, probably closer to the Z6. I've compared my VX-6 2-12x42 with my Z3 4-12x50 BT and my Z5 3.5-18x44 BT and the VX-6 to me is the winner. And the Swaro scopes are very good, the VX-6 is just better. I don't have a Z6 to compare it to, but my Zeiss Victory doesn't really seem any better than the VX-6. No elaborate testing protocol, just my best guestimate from looking thru and using these scopes. DF

Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle Dirtfarmer #9288522 10/27/14
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,866 Grants Pass,OR Ringman Campfire Ranger
Ringman Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,866 Grants Pass,OR	Dirtfarmer, Thanks for that educated opinion. I'm having real trouble with confidence in my z5. If it wasn't for its "light" weight of 18.1 ounces it would be gone. It might not go back on my 6.5SLR when I switch out the barrel of the .257SLR. The VX6 4-24X might be the one. "Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter

Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle Ringman #9289111 10/27/14
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OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,091 Adirondack Mountains	Jetbrook, are you able to comment on the new Swarovski reticle vs the VX6 reticle? “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle nyrifleman #9290821 10/28/14
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 632 George West Texas jetbrook Campfire Regular
jetbrook Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 632 George West Texas	I recently just purchased a VX6 and have not compared them. The new Swarovski reticle does compare to the Zeiss #20 reticle.Will compare the three of them tonight and let you know.

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Re: "New" Swarovski Z5 reticle jetbrook #9291830 10/28/14
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,091 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter
OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,091 Adirondack Mountains	Thanks! “Factio democratica delenda est"

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