Thread: Scope recommendtions for Sako Bavarian

Originally Posted by tikka

I am a Nightforce man myself, 2.5-10x42 NXS compact or the SHV would be a good choice.

That's my next big buy me hopes.


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love these threads.

should be called 'whats your dream scope' more than anything. scope you are looking at is fine.

Agree with above advice on Swaro Z3 and Kahles but also take a careful look at Zeiss HD5, either the 3-15x42 (I have 2 and they are outstanding value) or the 2-10x42. Also you might find an older Zeiss Diavari in 3-9x36 or 2-8x36 on 2nd hand market if you are patient. Nothing wrong with the Vortex Viper PST in 2.5 -10x44 but the glass is not quite in the league of the euro scopes, but it gives you dial up features and illuminated MOA or MIL reticle which can be very helpful for longer range shots. The Leupold VX3 2.5-8 x36 with CDS turret would be another option. I recently got back from US and was able to visit a Cabela's on my way thru . Picked up a Leupold VXR Patrol 3-9x40 with TMR reticle on sale for US$278 (reduced from $750) ! Great little scope - light weight (448 gm), dial up turrets (60 moa adjustment) on 30 mm tube. Bloody riper deal.

Of the type you are thinking about.
I run one of these,very impressed with the glass.
Leica ER 2.5-10x42 Ballisic Reticle Rifle Scope 50012 on sale - EuroOptic.com

And one of these, NZ new though.
Kahles C 2.5-10x50 4A Riflescope 10102 for sale! - EuroOptic.com

Would recommend either. Kahles 2oz heavier, glass appears equally as good but if pushed I'd give it to the Leica, though my eyes anyways.
Kahles is mil .1 click and FFP, Leica is moa 1/4 click SFP if that is important to you.

Zeiss Conquest DL 3-12 x 50, with dialing (ASV) elevation turret.
30 mm tube......

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Sightron 63022 SIIB Big Sky 4-16X42 Mil-Dot Reticle Riflescope
I'm getting the wife to pick me up one of these when she goes to the states latter this month
I just love her delivery fees
Going to put this on my new build BSA project.
I've a Swarovski at present also tried a Zeiss love the glass on them but not the eye relive

Cheers for the recommendations guys. I'll see if I can get my hands on a Swaro.

Originally Posted by hotsoup

Cheers for the recommendations guys. I'll see if I can get my hands on a Swaro.

@45SOUTH is your man, PM him.

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Cool mate cheers, will get in touch

The biggest problem you are going to have is clearance between the scope and the rear sight.



These photos might help you out (Sako 75 III 308win)

Top scope: Kahles C 2.5-10x50

Second scope: Kahles CT 2-7x36

Scope on the rifle: Kahles CT 3-9x42

NOTE: Ruler is measuring from the back or the rear ring.

@hotsoup PM INBOUND

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Originally Posted by kokako

The biggest problem you are going to have is clearance between the scope and the rear sight

Yes, we had the open sights removed and blanking grub screws fitted on our Bavarians,, my sons 300WSM and my 6.5 X 55.

It's easily done.

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Originally Posted by Konev

love these threads.

should be called 'whats your dream scope' more than anything. scope you are looking at is fine.

I agree with you.