Swarovski Z5i or Leupold VX-5HD?

[trophy8]

5-25 has a larger objective lens


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The 1” tube on the swaro I dislike. Eye box is smaller to me. But glass is better.

Pretty even lineup. I’ve never been super impressed with the z5. Z6 is a far better optic.

[yotethumper]

Swarovski Z5i or Leupold VX-5HD?

Chase asked why the 5-25 over the 3.5-18. Which I assume he is referring to the Swaro Z5i 3.5-18x44 vs Swaro Z5i 5-25x52. The Leupold is 3-15 not 3.5-18.

I do know the difference between the objective lenses with the scopes in the title [emoji1787]


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[yotethumper]

The 1” tube on the swaro I dislike. Eye box is smaller to me. But glass is better.

Pretty even lineup. I’ve never been super impressed with the z5. Z6 is a far better optic.

Gotta pay to play, Z6 is pricy.


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[trophy8]

Gotta pay to play, Z6 is pricy.


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Totally understand. Don’t be afraid to buy used.

[yotethumper]

Totally understand. Don’t be afraid to buy used.

Any suggestions on where to buy used? I’ve checked Texas Gun Trader and local shops and nada.


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[Chase4556]

Chase asked why the 5-25 over the 3.5-18. Which I assume he is referring to the Swaro Z5i 3.5-18x44 vs Swaro Z5i 5-25x52. The Leupold is 3-15 not 3.5-18.

I do know the difference between the objective lenses with the scopes in the title [emoji1787]


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Correct, I was comparing the two Swaros and asking.

I have limited experience with high magnification optics(only have one 6-24x). But, at low light and that high of magnification, it gets dark quick. Obviously a Swaro will do better than my Vortex Viper though.

Reason I was asking is because in that low light setting, the 18x even with the smaller objective might actually transmit more light than the larger objective at a higher zoom.

Was mainly playing devils advocate on it. Don’t think you could go wrong with either brand, or any model in the line you are asking about.

[trophy8]

Any suggestions on where to buy used? I’ve checked Texas Gun Trader and local shops and nada.


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Snipershide. Long range hunting.com. 24 hour campfire. Euro optic demos. Natchez demos. Kaufmann optics

[longhorn_cop]

Eurooptic or cameraland ny demos are good to go ifbin stock.
I have several z5i 5-25x52s with the BT.
Great scopes. Super clear glass

[yotethumper]

Snipershide. Long range hunting.com. 24 hour campfire. Euro optic demos. Natchez demos. Kaufmann optics

Thank you


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[Geraldg6]

I have both and the swarvo is hands down better. Clear, lightweight, and tough. Leupold is good too. The swarvo has an edge on the vx5hd.


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[yotethumper]

Ended up with the Leupold. I was able to compare the Swaro and the Leupold side by side. The lighted dot on the Swaro looked huge to my eyes. Clarity was better with the Swaro but I hated the lighted reticle. I also liked the CDS turret. I am really enjoying the leupold.


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[Texas Made]

I have that same Leupold and it is a great scope. However, I have Swaro glass and think it is a little better glass. My main reason for the Leupold compared to the Swaro was saving a little money. If money is not a problem I would go with the Swaro.

[Johnson]

I love my Leupold VX5HD. Actually have two of them. 7x35x56. Brings them in close

I have this same power on my rifle. It's like having a spotting scope on your rifle.