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I bought a Z6 scope last yr with a plex and it had really fine cross hairs. I couldn't see them if a deer was in a woodline at dark. I called the service dept to see if I could do something with the recticle and was told that this yrs plex is about 2 times larger than last. They will change it for 170 dollars if I send it in. Has anyone saw the difference betwen last yr and this or had the recticle changed?

I have a 1.7-10 (Z6) with the light plex reticle. I've also seen the new, heavier reticle and it IS much better. I'm told the additional cost is because the Z6 is an etched-glass reticel and not 'wires' or physical cross-hairs. I'm going to send mine in for the change; my eyes will appreciate the change. Swarovski made a mid-run change to the heavier plex. Unfortunately there is no telling externally, or from the SKU/P-N if it has the heavier plex reticle.

Been discussed many times the thiness of Swaro plex. The 4a-7a reticle is much better for hunting/range shooting. I think Swaro made a mistake with the design of the plex reticle....it's useless. Sucks spending $170 to get a replacement reticle...should have been a recall IMO.

Changing the Z5 3.5-18x44 BT plex to German #4 cost $125.

That plex was WAY too light, although the Z3 4-12x50 BT plex is OK. Go figure.

I would like to compare the heavier Z6 plex with the VX-6 Duplex. To me, the 2-12x42 Duplex is about right for general use and hunting.

Is the Z6 FFP or SFP?

DF

SFP

I agree 100 percent and although its my fault I bought the scope it cost me a giant Alberta buck that I couldn't find in the cross hairs under low light. For the money it cost and supposedly "BEST" in the market they should fix for free.

Great CS at Swaro, but reticle swaps and retro-fits are on you. Their marketing error regarding reticle offerings becomes your expense.

I've become a VX-6 fan and don't think I'll be paying a premium for any more Alpha Euro glass. Now, if I can pick one up used for a good price, maybe. Alpha Euros are just not two to three times better than a VX-6. And, you don't have to swap out reticles, because the std. Leupold Duplex is about ideal for hunting. And, with the CDS, a lot of performance for the buck, IMHO.

DF

Anyone have a picture comparing these to reticle? In the market for a Z5 but want to make sure I get the heavier plex and not the old one.

I would like to see one also. If I find one I'll post it and hopefully another member will too if they find a picture.

Z5 and Z6 reticles are different, in that the Z6 uses etched-glass reticles and the Z5 uses 'wires'. Thus the comparison is somewhat tainted.

We can still see if we like one more than the other. Especially if the photos of both are taken against a 1" grid target set at the same range.