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Rifle Scope Product Details
Swarovski 2-12×50 Z6i 2nd Generation Riflescope (Matte Black)
The 2-12×50 Z6i 2nd Generation Riflescope (Matte Black) from Swarovski Optik comes with an Illuminated BRH-I Reticle in the 2nd focal plane . It’s suitable for all-round use, whether in the forest, open fields or at dusk. The Z6i has been re-engineered into the Z6i 2nd Generation – making an already great scope even greater. As if the Ballistic and Parallax turrets of the Z6i weren’t already close to being mechanically flawless, the 2nd Generation Z6i’s handling has been optimized even more. Swarolight technology has been added as well, providing automatic on-off reticle illumination for an extended battery life.
The 2-12×50 Z6i scope has a smooth aluminum tube that accommodates ring mounting. It is rugged and dependable with a nitrogen filled tube for fogproofing, and is waterproof to over 13 feet. The large 50mm objective affords larger light gathering for brighter views in low light conditions such as dawn, dusk or an overcast sky. A low magnification of 2x is appreciated by hunters attempting to gain positive target acquisition on fast moving game. Quickly dial up to the 12x high magnification for a longer shot. This universal rifle scope provides a reliable twilight scope for any terrain.
This Z6i has a BRH-I in the second focal plane so that the reticle size stays constant even though the target size increases with the zoom magnification. It has a 30mm tube and a matte black finish.
Impeccable craftsmanship, optical genius, rugged dependability, and repeatable accuracy have all been engineered into the design and construction of this fine sighting optic to ensure a lifetime of successful hunting.
Rifle Scope Product Features
30mm Main Tube
Illuminated BRH-I Reticle
Side Parallax Turrets
Ring Base Mounting
Nitrogen-Filled: Waterproof and Fogproof
About the SWAROVSKI Brand
SWAROVSKI is a premium company for weapon scopes, optics, mounts, and other accessories used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They innovate and make their scopes, mounts, and related products working with elements which are resilient and long lasting. This includes the Swarovski 2-12×50 Z6i 2nd Generation Riflescope (Matte Black) by SWAROVSKI. For additional shooting items, visit their website.
What You Need to Know About Rifle Glass
Rifle scopes allow you to precisely align a rifle at different targets by aligning your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through magnifying the target by using a series of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s positioning can be dialed in to account for numerous environmental things like wind and elevation to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help the shooter understand precisely where the bullet will land based upon the sight picture you are viewing via the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. The majority of modern rifle scopes and optics have around eleven parts which are found inside and externally on the scope body. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, elevation turrets or dials, objective focus rings, and other components. See all eleven parts of optics.
About Rifle Glass Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” kind of scopes. The form of focal plane a scope has determines where the reticle or crosshair lies in regard to the optic’s zoom. It actually suggests the reticle is located behind or before the magnifying lens of the scope. Picking the most effective kind of rifle optic is based on what kind of shooting you plan on doing.
Info About First Focal Plane Optics
First focal plane glass (FFP) come with the reticle in front of the magnifying lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based upon the level of zoom being used. The benefit is that the reticle measurements are the same at the amplified distance as they are at the non magnified range. One tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards with no “zoom” is still the very same tick at 100 yards by using 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance kinds of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where computations are very little
- Experienced shooters who know their aim point “hold over” and “lead” equations for their firearms
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is enlarged and takes up more visual sight area than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Glass Details
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) include the reticle to the rear of the magnifying lens. This induces the reticle to stay at the very same size in connection with the amount of magnification being used. The outcome is that the reticle dimensions shift based on the magnification applied to shoot over lengthier distances considering the reticle markings present distinct increments which change with the zoom level. In the FFP illustration with the SFP scope, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement. These sorts of glass are handy for:
- Far away kinds of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic calculations
- Shooting where most shots take place within much shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who select a clearer optic picture without space used up by the enlarged FFP reticle
About Glass Magnification
The amount of zoom a scope supplies is determined by the size, density, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Fixed Single Power Lens Glass Facts
A single power rifle optic uses a magnification number designator like 4×32. This suggests the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this kind of optic can not fluctuate considering that it is a fixed power scope.
Variable Power Lens Rifle Glass Info
Variable power rifle scopes use variable power levels. The power change is handled by the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power and Range Correlation of Glass
Here are some suggested scope power settings and the distances where they can be efficiently used. High power rifle scope glass will not be as effective as lower magnification level scopes considering that too much zoom can be a negative aspect depending on your shooting distance. The exact same idea applies to extended ranges where the shooter needs to have sufficient power to see exactly where to properly aim the rifle.
About Rifle Glass Lens Finish
All contemporary rifle scope lenses are layered. There are various types and qualities of glass coatings. When considering high end rifle optics and scope setups, Lens finish can be a vital aspect of defining the rifle’s capability. The glass lenses are one of the most critical parts of the optic considering that they are what your eye looks through while sighting a rifle in on the target. The finish on the lenses protects the lens exterior and also improves anti glare capabilities from excess light and color discernibility.
Info on Glass Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some rifle scope companies even use “HD” or high-definition lense coverings which apply various procedures, aspects, compounds, and polarizations to enhance a wide range of color ranges and viewable target definition through the lens. This high-def finish is commonly used with higher density lens glass which decreases light’s ability to refract by means of the lens glass. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” meaning extra-low dispersion glass. ED deals with how certain colors are presented on the chromatic spectrum and the chromatic aberration or difference which is similarly called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration may be noticeable around items with hard edges and outlines as light hits the item from certain angles.
Rifle Scope Lens Single Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can likewise have various coverings used to them. All lenses usually have at least some type of treatment or coating used to them before being used in a rifle scope or optic.
Single covered lenses have a treatment applied to them which is typically a protective and enhancing multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while decreasing glare and other less useful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single coated lens depends upon the scope manufacturer and the amount you spent for it. Both the make and cost are indications of the lens quality.
Some scope producers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are coated or “multi” coated. Being “much better” depends on the producer’s lens treatment innovation and the quality of products used in developing the rifle scope.
Anti-water Lens Coverings
Water on a lens doesn’t help with preserving a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Lots of top of the line and military grade scope companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic coating which is water repellent.
Alternatives for Installing Glass on Long Guns
Mounting approaches for scopes come in a couple of choices. There are the standard scope rings which are separately installed to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These different types of mounts also normally can be found in quick release versions which use throw levers which allow rifle shooters to rapidly mount and dismount the optics.
Rifle Optic Mounting Solutions with Hex Key Rings
Basic, clamp design mounting optic rings use hex head screws to position to the flattop design Picatinny scope mounting rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use a pair of separate rings to support the scope, and are normally made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are designed for far away precision shooting. This type of scope mount is good for rifle systems which are in need of a long lasting, rock solid mount which will not shift no matter just how much the scope is moved or abuse the rifle takes. These are the design of mounts you want for a dedicated optics system on a far away hunting or competitors long gun which will seldom need to be modified or adjusted. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can additionally be used on the mount screws to stop the hex screw threads from backing out after they are mounted securely in position. An example of these rings are the 30mm style made by Vortex Optics. The set typically costs around $200 USD
Glass Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly connect and take off a scope from a rifle. A wide range of scopes can also be switched out if they all use a similar designed mount. The quick detach design is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers attach nicely to a flat top style Picatinny rail. This enables the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted back on the rifle while preserving accuracy. These types of mounts are useful and handy for rifles which are hauled around a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protection, or for aiming systems which are used between several rifles. An example of this mount type is the 30mm mount from Vortex Optics. It usually costs around $250 USD
Details on Rifle Glass Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Moisture inside your rifle scope can wreck a day on the range and your expensive optic by inducing fogging and making residue inside of the scope tube. The majority of scopes protect against wetness from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant. Normally, these water-resistant optics can be submerged underneath 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can push moisture past the O-rings. This should be sufficient humidity avoidance for common use rifles, unless you anticipate taking your rifle boating and are concerned about the scope still working if it is submerged in water and you can still retrieve the rifle.
Rifle Glass Gas Purging
Another part of avoiding the buildup of moisture within the rifle optic tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Because this space is currently taken up by the gas, the optic is less altered by climate shifts and pressure variations from the outdoor environment which might potentially permit water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the void which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to seek out.
