Swaro x5i scopes

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19-03-2021, 09:45 AM
Antwalsh

Swaro x5i scopes

Hey team,

Need some advice.. looking at a long range hunting scope and have a few in mind such as a nightforce nxs 5.5-22 or what ever they are. Am limited to 50mm objective due to the set up I have and am not wanting to alter the current set up. Want something relatively light weight. I can’t use leupold as the tube length is too short for my set up so my nx8 is also out of the picture. Anyone used the x5i 3-18? Thoughts over a nightforce? Or are there any other scopes I should be looking that you guys would recommend?

Cheers,

Ant

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19-03-2021, 09:47 AM
199p

Hey man, Have a look at the sighton s3 scopes.
they are well under rated and perform great
19-03-2021, 12:40 PM
Gkp

The x5 are a beautiful scope, the only thing that I didn't like was the massive elevation knob. I prefer the nightforce nx8 4-32x50 for the ease of use
19-03-2021, 03:07 PM
Beetroot

X5 only comes in SFP if thats an issue for you.
Could consider the Vortex AMG.

What about your set up is limiting you? Can you not get a different ring/mount set up?
22-03-2021, 05:35 PM
zeropak

I just purchased a Swarovski 3.5-18 x44 installed on the top of my Tikka T3x. No shots fired yet but it looks great, lightweight, beautiful clear optics. I got the ballistic turret model, I have just had a play with that and been into the Swarovski ballistic calculator for my 6.5 Creedmore. This looks to be a great system. Cant wait to try it.
22-03-2021, 06:07 PM
jono7

Not used a swaro, but the ziess v6 are nice - great glass and light, is that an option
22-03-2021, 06:52 PM
Harryg

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Originally Posted by zeropak

I just purchased a Swarovski 3.5-18 x44 installed on the top of my Tikka T3x. No shots fired yet but it looks great, lightweight, beautiful clear optics. I got the ballistic turret model, I have just had a play with that and been into the Swarovski ballistic calculator for my 6.5 Creedmore. This looks to be a great system. Cant wait to try it.

When funds allow it's the scope I want to but on my 7rem mag.
There been a few sold on here lately but to buy second hand for $1800, when new is $2090, only thing you are saving is the gst on new price
22-03-2021, 09:14 PM
Rock

Have had a couple Swarovski x5, not the x5i and a couple of night force nxs. I would say the Swarovski x5 have the best dialing turret( solid 、 clear clicks）and glasses I have ever put my hands on. They do have FFP models I think. I use it one my long range hunting rig, so SFP is all good for me.
The Nightforce nxs has less positive clicks for the turret and the glasses is not the same level as the swaro x5， But both of them are tracking 100% spot on. The x5 weight at about 800g and the nxs at about 900g. Nx8 for me is the nxs with the better glasses.
23-03-2021, 03:09 PM
Antwalsh

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My dilemma is that I’m wanting to run either the talleys or Hawkins rings but the distances on the rings is just a touch too long so was looking at the x5 as this is going to be a long range rig so need some decent moa to dial to get out to range

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23-03-2021, 04:13 PM
Beetroot

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Originally Posted by Antwalsh

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My dilemma is that I’m wanting to run either the talleys or Hawkins rings but the distances on the rings is just a touch too long so was looking at the x5 as this is going to be a long range rig so need some decent moa to dial to get out to range

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I'd think the Vortex AMG would be your best bet for a long scope but with 30mm tube, relatively lightweight too.
If you go to 34mm rings there will be a lot more options as far a longer OAL scopes go.
23-03-2021, 06:37 PM
Rock

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You can’t go wrong with either of them, shoot with confidence! :thumbsup:
23-03-2021, 07:28 PM
Tim Dicko

@Antwalsh just chuck an nxs on it. i have the 5.5-22x50 and the fits my rifle with defiance rebel and hawkins rings. The fits well on the tube. that nx8 is a problem child on that rifle even if it fit the eye relief would be an issue. The swaro get good reviews from what i have seen. That turret almost needs some 45 degree bracing though.
23-03-2021, 07:41 PM
Tim Dicko

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26-03-2021, 11:21 PM
Tikka7mm08

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March are pretty good mag range vs weight. I have a 2.5-25x52 on my Kimber MA.

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27-03-2021, 08:31 AM
MSL

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Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

March are pretty good mag range vs weight. I have a 2.5-25x52 on my Kimber MA.

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Quite short mounting length, which is his main issue

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27-03-2021, 08:32 AM
Tikka7mm08

True.
27-03-2021, 09:08 AM
wabaam

Hey mate, x5i is a great scope, amazing glass I have been using one for the last 3 years and haven't had any issues what so ever. Dials really reliably and a great long range hunting scope. Not much compares with Swarovski glass.
27-03-2021, 02:10 PM
andyanimal31

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Originally Posted by wabaam

Hey mate, x5i is a great scope, amazing glass I have been using one for the last 3 years and haven't had any issues what so ever. Dials really reliably and a great long range hunting scope. Not much compares with Swarovski glass.

We had 3nf next to a big tx5i and the 2 nx8s and atacr were better.
Much to the disgust of the swaro owner.
He sold his and bought an atacr.
Kind of blows the swaro glass theory out the window

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27-03-2021, 03:18 PM
Tikka7mm08

The glass on ATACR is some of the best I've had alongside a z6i. I was really surprised.
28-03-2021, 08:01 AM
andyanimal31

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Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

The glass on ATACR is some of the best I've had alongside a z6i. I was really surprised.

No surprise for me!
They have really stepped up on the glass game.
The 7x35 is out the gate with the nx8 not far behind..
In saying that it is the same glass I was told

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01-04-2021, 06:16 PM
zeropak

Well just came back from a weekend of fallow deer hunting in open country using the Swarovski 3.5-18 x 44 with the ballistic turrets. Sighting in was a breeze. Set the ranges on the turret using the ballistic calculator on the Swarovski website. Zeroed at 180m (200yds) and set the color codes to 250-350-450 metres. Only got to shoot out to 365 metres but the ballistic turrets are fantastic even in low light they are easy to adjust without being able to see the colors. At 365 2 clicks past the 350 metre setting hold dead on and nailed a spiker right where I aimed. I love this thing. opening my wallet for this really hurt but right now no regrets.
02-04-2021, 04:50 PM
Flipper

I had a 5-25 X5, very nice scope - great glass, great reticle but by far it's worse feature is that big arsed elevation turret. So over engineered & far to complex, the sub zero feature sounds good in theory but never worked well & if you lose fancy little allen key gizmo you're fucked.
04-04-2021, 04:44 PM
zeropak

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Originally Posted by Flipper

I had a 5-25 X5, very nice scope - great glass, great reticle but by far it's worse feature is that big arsed elevation turret. So over engineered & far to complex, the sub zero feature sounds good in theory but never worked well & if you lose fancy little allen key gizmo you're fucked.

Hard case. I guess its a case of horses for courses. i have never been a fan of exposed adjustment turrets but after using the Swarovski I would have to say i'm a convert. One of the things I liked the most was the simplicity of the whole system. Going back to zero could be done blindfolded, As can be the adjustment up for the various ranges, I tried this in the dark and at worst I would be 1 click out. Never had an issue with the thing adjusting itself while carrying. Not sure what you mean about the Allen Key Gizmo. Setting the initial zero can be done with a coin to undo and remove the turret, after that no tools are needed, just fingers. I think the exposed turret is a compromise worth making, particularly if you are regularly presented with longer range shots There's nothing quite like being able to simply hold the cross hairs centre on your aiming mark, vs judging holdover or using a ballistic type reticle.
04-04-2021, 10:02 PM
Flipper

Me thinks this thread has become a little off track

Initially it was about X5 scopes, then someone got a confused & started off about Z5's, these are two very different beasts.

Z5 = simple, light weight, good hunting scope

X5 = advanced, technical LR scope
05-04-2021, 12:40 PM
zeropak

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Originally Posted by Flipper

Me thinks this thread has become a little off track

Initially it was about X5 scopes, then someone got a confused & started off about Z5's, these are two very different beasts.

Z5 = simple, light weight, good hunting scope

X5 = advanced, technical LR scope

Your entirely correct, My bad. I agree with you completely, the X5 is not a great choice for a purely hunting scope. I should read the Z's and the X's more carefully.