No local dealer around that carries Swarovski scopes. I have looked through a Z5, 3.5-18 with a BRH reticle and it is very nice. So, what is the difference compared to a Z6? Some say that Z6 is the one to buy, why? I even called Swarovski and they said that the Z6 has all the "Bells & Whistles", but what is that other than it does have a 30mm main tube. So, is the Z6 worth the higher price and is there a noticeable difference?

Well, the optics are a much higher image quality of the Z6 against Z5 and the zoom range is bigger. Then The Z6 comes with illuminated reticle as well, which is not available at the Z5. Plus Z6i comes with SR-rail mounting option, which is not available at the Z5 either...

So depends on how much quality you want and how much money to spend...

Maybe the Z4i is also an alternative in between...

http://titanium-gunworks.com/s...copes/z4i/index.html


Klaus

My all-time favorite scope is the Swarovski 3-10x42mm - a lot of bang for the buck and I have several rifles wearing the early AV-series and the latest Z3. If nothing else were available I wouldn't feel cheated - they're relatively small and ltwt and have wotked great for me.

If I ever decide to return to Africa at least one rifle will wear a Z6i 1.7x 10 - 42

Bearhunter,

I have a Z6 1.7-10x42 for sale over in the classifieds, NIB. I have to part ways with it and I'm selling it for a song!

By the way, it has some amazing glass! I have a Z3 and looked through many Z5's when purchasing the Z6, and the Z6 has truly the best glass of them all!

-John