Scope Evaluation passed models?

[Macintosh]

Being blunt is appreciated. I did read most. I didn’t see one FFP and there was one 10x that was ~9oz. Point was the durability and features many want come at the cost of weight. Given the brutality of these tests it’s not surprising. A list of “passed” with weight would be helpful for quick reference.

These field tests are suited for the guy that is pack hunting/traversing ground where falls are more likely and common. Where the equipment is used, abused and not pulled out of a case just prior to shooting. Those pack hunting care more about each ounce.

These tests are a great resource albeit not perfect. An optic manufacturer (one that passed every test) should be proud to organize the data in a spreadsheet. Would probably boost sales. Had I found this resource (all the tests) earlier I probably would have ended up with a different optic and saved 10-18oz.

Also, the test was also supposed to correlate to scopes that inexplicably had problems “at some point”, ie the quick test falls are (supposedly) predictive of eventual long-term failure in normal use, even without falls. That part is a bit more tenuous to illustrate and hasnt been “shown” per se, but as I recall thats how the eval is described. There are some models where that seems to bear out in my experience, and a few where it doesnt. But I dont have the visibility some do, so wont hurt to take my exp. with a grain of salt.

 

[cjdewese]

No. I owned one and tested tracking on it. It didn’t perform for my needs and sold it.

What caliber did you have it on if you don't mind me asking. Also do you think it would matter if it were a lighter caliber?

 

[Dobermann]

Not sure if this thread will get back on track, but if it does ... the Minoz ZP5 with THLR reticle is on the list - full eval in the subforum.