Swarovski Z5

[and.kimbo]

Fairly new to Rokslide, mainly been a lurker. Looking for some feedback on Swarovski's Z5 line. How do people that have them like it? How durable are they?

 

[huntsman22]

They suck if you dial.

 

[JohnJohnson]

I think the consensus you'll hear is if you want a scope that can track correctly and retain its zero, look elsewhere. And those are the two most important things a scope does.

 

[Kurts86]

They are a light scope with a nearly perfect form factor and great glass but they are very fragile.

 

[pirogue]

I don’t think the OP’s model, Z5, even dials to start with, so keep that in mind for some replys. I have the Z3, because I wanted the light weight, 1” tube. You will hear they are fragile, and I’m not arguing that. I will state that the rifle my Z3 is on has slipped off the tree, it was leaning against a couple times. It has also travelled many miles in a Kolpin hard boot case, mounted to a quad, so that is a lot of shaking to absorb. I’ve probably had it 1-2 years, and went to the range this morning. It was off about 1 3/4” at 100 yards, which is where it was sighted in. It would not be fair to say this variance may multiply at further distances, because at my age, I can’t hold steady, even on a rest at the range, to start with. In other words, when it was initially sighted in, if shots were within an inch, I would have called it good. So just telling it like it is, and not promoting or criticizing the brand.

 

[JohnnyB]

My Z5 has great glass. It has held zero well. It tracks horribly. I have tried to make half moa adjustments while zeroing that took up to 8 clicks. Sometimes a single click will move it 1 moa or more.

My primary hunting rifle has a Trijicon Tenmile on it and I am very happy with it. I regularly dial out to a thousand yards while practicing without issue.

My binos are Swaro and they are excellent, but I would never buy one of their scopes again.
Good luck!