Thread: Swarovski Z8

Ok so I want to hear from anyone that has a z8 3.5-28 mounted in standard rings not 20 MOA.
I want to know once zeroed at 100M how much dial do you have left.

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Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP

Ok so I want to hear from anyone that has a z8 3.5-28 mounted in standard rings not 20 MOA.
I want to know once zeroed at 100M how much dial do you have left.

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Enough to get to 500m just.....
Theres down sides to having the best glass, and the fact it looks like the hubble telescope mounted on your rifle.

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The Swarovski info says 14 mil of elevation so if its centred then half of that - 7mil available. That should be enough to get to maybe 800 with a 6.5 or maybe 900 with a 300 Mag.

Originally Posted by Husky1600#2

The Swarovski info says 14 mil of elevation so if its centred then half of that - 7mil available. That should be enough to get to maybe 800 with a 6.5 or maybe 900 with a 300 Mag.

Yes that's what you should get that's why I feel a bit pissed only getting 3.5mil

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Check to see where your elevation dial is currently at


Dial one way and record

Dial the other way and record

Then dial back to your current zero setting


See if your currently in the middle or closer to the “ top” setting


Might need to shim your rear scope ring 10 thou

Yip done all that I have of the 140 clicks I'm 35 from top and 114 from the bottom.
I can't see why a high end scope mounted in a very standard set should use so much of the elevation just to zero it.
So I have re centered the reticle and will resight it in just to re check.

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Chuck it in the bin and get a z5+ bro

What mounts are you using and have you had another scope on the rifle? Coke can is your friend...

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

What mounts are you using and have you had another scope on the rifle? Coke can is your friend...

It's in Sako optilock it's been on 2 x it same results

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I’ve used the 2 piece optilocks and milled a little bit off base when I had a z5 25 power


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Yeah it's just seems crazy that a scope worth 6k you don't get a full turn of elevation when mounted in a pretty standard set up.

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Im thinking it probably aint the scopes fault, more a mounts fault. Try another scope in the same mounts to give you a reference. And then if it is a base/mounts problem, then change the mounts. The Burris rings with the inserts are great for sorting this out.

The Optilocks have the same insert type system right? Which means you should be able to change the inserts to correct the problem. Or can you get the adjustable inserts like the Burris, or do the Burris ones fit the Optilocks? Cos that would sort your problem.

Originally Posted by Husky1600#2

Im thinking it probably aint the scopes fault, more a mounts fault. Try another scope in the same mounts to give you a reference. And then if it is a base/mounts problem, then change the mounts. The Burris rings with the inserts are great for sorting this out.

I've had other scopes on these rifles even cheaper Burris no issues.
Z5 and z6 no issues

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I have the same issues with a new z5 on a t3 in tikka one piece rings. Can only get to 450 meters. The burris inserts maybe worth a try but can't find anything to say they fit into a Sako/Tikka ring. Outside profile of the ring.
Hard to mill one piece rings...

What rings are you using I've never had an issue with the z5 on a Tikka using Talley low rings

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