Reviews & Ratings for Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44mm BT 4W Rifle Scope — 2 reviews — Page 1

Waited to review this until after I had a chance to hunt with it. Used it on an antelope trip and for deer season. It performed as advertised. The glass is very clear at all magnifications. The ballistic turret is fairly easy to set up and very easy to use. Another great thing with the BT and Swaro's ballistic calculator you can set up the rings at any distance. For example, I have mine on a .300 win mag with a zero of 235 yds. My first ring is at 350 yds which is 11 clicks for my load. I don't have a setting for 300 but with the calculator I know I need to go 5 clicks from my zero setting for 300 yds. As I said my first ring is 350, second is 400, third is 450. That's the last ring but the calculator lets me know that if I wanted to fire at 500 I would need to go 6 clicks past my 450 ring. Pretty cool! I have fired about 300 rounds with this scope on my gun now and I can say I have had no issues with it holding a zero, or any other problems. If you can afford to part with the cash it's a great scope. I love mine and expect to enjoy a lifetime of hunting behind it.
Pros: Excellent optics, flawless performance,BT is simple to use and very versatile
Cons: Price, if you work for a living like me

I have not used it on a hunt yet but am expecting the best from Swarovski. It is expensive but I have looked thru a Swarovski scope and was immediately blown away at light gathering ability at dusk. Cheap scopes are not even in the same league.
Pros: Super clarity
Cons: A bit pricey... but worth it