Lightweight new or used scopes vx5/6 vs Swarovski vs March thoughts

I'm going to buy another scope for a rifle I've got sitting in safe with no scope on it (maybe even 2 scopes ... never have to many rifles a, ),it's been like that unused for a while now so in no rush and unlike me who just rushes out to buy the latest thing as soon as its out i will try wait for something second hand to pop up as I've just spent to much of late on new gear
.I've just bought a new swaro z5+i 2-25×56 and absolutely love it now sitting on a 7mmprc
Im thinking something around the 3-18 or 3-15 mark
Around looking to spend around 1000 to 2500 used . I have 30mm rings so that's a bonus if it was 30mm .it's going on a back up file .
My main purpose would be to have a good quilty light weight scope for my backup rifles that may get changed between a few rifles over time .

What's everyone's thoughts I've never owned or used a vx 5 or 6 and the March looks also a big contender also ? But again no experience with them ?
Any models to avoid ?
I own a Swarovski z3 and z5+i and do like them both and before I add to the swaro collection I just thought I'd make sure that's the right thing .

Or should I be considering anything else ? Zeiss ? Vortex?

Is there a preference for ffp or not?.
I'm considering a vx5 or possibly vx6 but I like ffp solely for the reason the reticle enlarges with zoom.

I'm also considering a Burris ffp illuminated.

vx5 ticks a lot of boxers

not as good glass as the swaro clear but dost look like a coke bottle either

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Originally Posted by 199p

vx5 ticks a lot of boxers

not as good glass as the swaro clear but dost look like a coke bottle either

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Coke bottle call had me laughing!

I have Z5,Z6,VX5 and Zeiss, I’d go with VX5

Not sure I've used anything but ffp ?
I love my original burris fullfield 2 3x9 scope and would buy another in a heartbeat .have one on a 22mag and just cant kill it . But I find there bigger stuff just a tad bulkey /heavy

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Originally Posted by EmpireSafaris

I have Z5,Z6,VX5 and Zeiss, I’d go with VX5

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Dam that's my kind of scope collection. Why the preference to the vx5 ? Value ?

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Originally Posted by 7mmhunter

Dam that's my kind of scope collection. Why the preference to the vx5 ? Value ?

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Much same money as Z5, BT is 100 times better on VX5

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Originally Posted by 199p

vx5 ticks a lot of boxers

not as good glass as the swaro clear but dost look like a coke bottle either

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If he wants a coke bottle, go buy a vortex haha

I’ve owned z3/z5/z5i and now swapped to vx5, similar on low light and way easier to see through, better turret, only con swaro has leupold well and truly beat on reliability so it’ll probably cost me one day

The new Z5+ are nice. Have just ordered a 2-10

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

The new Z5+ are nice. Have just ordered a 2-10

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That they are ! i was just trying to be a tight arse and avoid haveing to buy another new one so looking at all options

I have a swaro z5 3.5-18x44 I'd sell if you were interested. It's just on a spare rifle so not quite necessary

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Originally Posted by McNotty

If he wants a coke bottle, go buy a vortex haha

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If i get a vortex coke bottle will they replace it when it gets empty lifetime warranty need all....

I would second meathunters Z5 3.5 x 18 x 44 , these are a very versatile optics with good light gathering,not to much bulk or weight .
A better option I belive over the leuppy.
If fitted with ballistic custom turret far more versatile than factory BT from swaro.Can use on anything from a .222 to your 6.5 prc.
Apologies I meant , Madkeenhunter not meathunter.

I have owned a number of leupolds and Swarovski. The new Swarovski z5i plus 2-10 is certainly a step up from the previous model. No problem shooting game at 600 yards

Hard to go past a vx5 for price and performance

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Originally Posted by Madkeenhunter

I have a swaro z5 3.5-18x44 I'd sell if you were interested. It's just on a spare rifle so not quite necessary

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I'd definitely be interested to know what you wanted for that?

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Originally Posted by Gkp

I have owned a number of leupolds and Swarovski. The new Swarovski z5i plus 2-10 is certainly a step up from the previous model. No problem shooting game at 600 yards

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Year the new Swarovski are awsome just a tad expensive for what I want

I've got a March 2.5 - 25. And its bloody awesome.

Worth having something more reliable for 500 grams more, plastic internals for new gen Swaro turrets... better to go Kahles or NF if you have cash or Delta/Sightron/ old LOW (Japanese made) Bushnell and strap a torch on when it gets dark...

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Originally Posted by caberslash

Worth having something more reliable for 500 grams more, plastic internals for new gen Swaro turrets... better to go Kahles or NF if you have cash or Delta/Sightron/ old LOW (Japanese made) Bushnell and strap a torch on when it gets dark...

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You do realise realise swarovski own Kahles? same mushy turrets in both there high end models.

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Swaro or Leupold for me out of your shortlist, had 1 March, 2.5-25, didn’t really like it. On high mag it seemed to be less clear so would crank it back to around 20x, and the eye box was really fussy for depth.

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Originally Posted by Mistral

Swaro or Leupold for me out of your shortlist, had 1 March, 2.5-25, didn’t really like it. On high mag it seemed to be less clear so would crank it back to around 20x, and the eye box was really fussy for depth.

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This is the exact feedback I'm after thanks . I like them because of magnification range and light weight but in the real world it's all about what it's like when you use it

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Originally Posted by Mistral

Swaro or Leupold for me out of your shortlist, had 1 March, 2.5-25, didn’t really like it. On high mag it seemed to be less clear so would crank it back to around 20x, and the eye box was really fussy for depth.

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NX8 are like that much clearer on 25x rather then 32

My first reaction is “what is the intended use for said rifle & scope?” Bush hunting? Open tops? Mix of both? What distance do you want to shoot ?
You mention light weight & not liking big, bulky scopes (me too). I’d add the Swaro Z5 2.4-12x50 with BT & windplex reticle to your list. Excellent optics, superb low light performance, 12x plenty for 500-600 yds. This is what I run on my 18in 284. Another alternative to consider if you want more mag is GPO 3-18x44. You get one new for that budget.

Just a back up rife so so cold end up on an old 243 or a 7mm rm Tikka .so I want to to be able to do a bit of everything. But not necessarily the best at any 1 thing like a 2.5 -12 or a 3.5 -18
I feel would cover every thing well and might not be the best at any one thing .
Leaning towards a z5 or vx5/6 at this point

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Originally Posted by BRADS

You do realise realise swarovski own Kahles? same mushy turrets in both there high end models.

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Internals are not the same...

Vx6 is more $$$ than the new z5+ 90% of scopes are not good on their full zoom either from clarity to eye box