Sig zulu6 12x42 vs zulu6 14x50 hdx pro

[westcoasthunter]

I have been looked at getting the zulu6 but dont know if the pro is worth it. I was looking at either the 12x42hdx or the 14x50 pro. Any opinions, good or bad I would really appreciate it.

 

[swavescatter]

DO NOT BUY THE HDX PRO’S.

They are worse in every way. Stick with second gen HDX’s.

 

[swavescatter]

New Sig Zulu

I heard on the Gohunt podcast that Sig has a new zulu 6 coming out w/ better glass. Has anyone got any details? I'm hoping it's as light as the original. I've held off on buying, because I figured they would bring one w/ better glass quality

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[SquirrelyDan]

Can confirm that the 2nd gen are the way to go. I purchased both for a side by side comparison. New pros were quite a bit larger and heavier. The glass was better but marginally(didn’t test low light). I kept the 2nd gen’s because they were lighter, better stabilization and $600 cheaper. The new stabilization on the pros wasnt as steady as the scan mode on the 2nd gen. The target mode really sets them apart.

I wanted to dislike them so I could feel better about owning my NL’s. In two weeks I’ll be taking the Zulu’s and NL’s to Maui for a hunt. I have a feeling i will be grabbing the Zulu’s over the NL’s.

Swaro,

If you are listening, we are ready for a set of IS bins.

 

[swavescatter]

My 18’s are shipping back now and I ordered another set of 18’s from sportsman’s. Might pick up the new 16’s as well to do a side by side by side photo comparison.