Reticles & Objectives for Low Light

[Long Cut]

Mainly a Southeastern deer hunter. Most shots are realistically sub 300 yards.
Most of my kills the last 4 seasons have been 75 yards and in.

I have an SWFA 3-9x42 it’s a phenomenal scope, BUT that last 5 minutes in dense cover on overcast nights is what gets me.

I’m torn with wanting to make the jump to a 56mm Schmidt & Bender Klassic, or keep my SWFA 3-9..
(I’d need to sell and/or trade my SWFA to afford an S&B)

Are S&B’s THAT superior in low light capabilities?

Weight & size trade-off is negligible, as we don’t walk more than 500 yards to hunt.

 

[Pronghunter]

Leica Magnus. L-4A
Schmidt Polar
Swaro Z8/6
Schmidt Stratos/Klassik/Zenith
Zeiss HT/Diavari

 

[sdupontjr]

Mainly a Southeastern deer hunter. Most shots are realistically sub 300 yards.
Most of my kills the last 4 seasons have been 75 yards and in.

I have an SWFA 3-9x42 it’s a phenomenal scope, BUT that last 5 minutes in dense cover on overcast nights is what gets me.

I’m torn with wanting to make the jump to a 56mm Schmidt & Bender Klassic, or keep my SWFA 3-9..
(I’d need to sell and/or trade my SWFA to afford an S&B)

Are S&B’s THAT superior in low light capabilities?

Weight & size trade-off is negligible, as we don’t walk more than 500 yards to hunt.

Yes, yes they are in low light. Get the klassik 2.5-10x56 with #4 illuminated dot for your hunting conditions. I had one but upgraded to the Polar T96 (96% light transmission) series by Schmidt Bender. However the Polar is more $$ but is the best low light optic there.

I hunt south Louisiana in thick timber and low light last minute hunting is tuff, but not with one of these.

 

[Hagas4all]

Accupoint 2-10x56 fits the bill.

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

You want a scope with a lighted reticle. Credos won't disappoint you.