Murph Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Has any one seen the new swarovski scopes. Looks like they are finally addressing a few calls for a long range scope. Looks like a great bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Links and pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f18/swarovski-announces-new-x5-i-long-range-rifle-scope-150806/ There's the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 http://uk.swarovskioptik.com/hunting/x5i-c200507 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thank you gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Shame about the reticle choice. I'd have bought instantly if they'd listened to my suggestion of their BR reticle but with added windage holdover marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 swarovski with moa about time too,best start saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbit evaporator Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Not sure about that extra tall elevation turret in practical terms but I am seriously thinking about delaying my Zeiss V8/ S&B PMII purchase until I've had a look at this thing. All my hunting scopes are/have always been Swaro and I love them, so maybe it's time to look at them for target work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Still the poor positioning of the illumination controls which wont allow nv add ons. Not one for the archer user... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hallelujah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Not sure about that extra tall elevation turret in practical terms but I am seriously thinking about delaying my Zeiss V8/ S&B PMII purchase until I've had a look at this thing. All my hunting scopes are/have always been Swaro and I love them, so maybe it's time to look at them for target work too. Plus 1. I would certainly consider one. I use a z6i and find the glass to be second to none. I Think this could be a game changer for swarovski. It's about time that they listened to the thoughts of the more target orientated amongst us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I'm in - love the two Swarovskis I have now, really fancy the X5i 5-25x56P. Best glass I've ever used by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Will try to see them tomorrow, but first comnents are they have big banners up shouting to the Workd - then lock them away behind glass? I'll post any photos or info I can glean. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Been informed the 5-25x56 1/8 moa turret, rrp £2740. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hmmm ... ... ... they can whistle for that, hope I can negotiate it down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soother223 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Really fancy one but not at that price!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Boy Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Just on the prices it looks like the rrp's will be between £2400 and £2700 dependant on reticle choice and whether illuminated or not. I had a chat with my Swarovski rep this morning and they sound like they will be the business. Looks like they will be available sometime around September and apparently they have orders backing up already (but they would say that). In any case I will order one for myself and post a review when it arrives and I've tested it. cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatzi Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 All that functionality packed into a 30mm tube yet retaining Swaro image quality.........? The turret makes the NF BEAST blush too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 For that sort of money I think I would rather have a illuminated March 5-50, which has true long range ability and low enough magnification to use at first/last light. I do concede that Swarovski glass is as good as as gets, but how much better is subjective, but I really don't understand the need for that top turret. It will be very interesting reading users reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 To be honest, the March range of target scopes is the only one which addresses just about every requirement of the target shooter - weight, optical quality, build quality, magnification range, useable/useful reticles, great turrets, adjustment range etc. If they were £1500 there would be no other choice for the target shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 , but I really don't understand the need for that top turret. Whilst I get the reason, I don't get the design - it appears purpose built to catch and hold rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Just been reading some of the earlier links. It looks to be a scope designed by people who think that between themselves they know EXACTLY what people want, but haven't actually asked anyone in the target market (in fact, I have trouble deciding what market it's actually targeted at - it's 'not quite right' for just about every application that springs to mind - presumably I'm missing something obvious!). I can see they're MOA only, can't spot whether they're SFP only too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 BD Pretty certain they are SFP, but the literature does not state this or say what magnification the ret. subtensions are actually valid for? Could not be bothered to ask the various reps at the IWA, they seemed too busy draped around the cafe they had for a stand. See they are going for the U.S. 'must have a gimmic' which I find surprising. There is this zero override lever - can anyone give me a reason/use for this? Zeroed at 100 you go 'up' for closer, zero say at 300 you would have to override the zero stop then look up and put on your adjustment to shoot closer - more work than using a 100 zero and simply adding clicks, so I'm a bit bemused? But they have the 'I'll only use Swaro' market which makes this a safe bet as you can see by folks pre ordering without the scope actually being in production (or tested by the punters). At £2000++ a unit that is a brave bunch of punters ! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Just been reading some of the earlier links. It looks to be a scope designed by people who think that between themselves they know EXACTLY what people want, but haven't actually asked anyone in the target market (in fact, I have trouble deciding what market it's actually targeted at - it's 'not quite right' for just about every application that springs to mind - presumably I'm missing something obvious!). My thoughts exactly BD, a bit like NF making a long range competition scope with only 5 MOA of windage per revolution, the mind boggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Clearly Swarovski Optik think they know the market better than you guys think you do, and they'll have no problem selling them. It's really quite simple guys - if you don't like the Swaovski X5(i) scopes, then don't buy 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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