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Rifle Scope Product Details
Swarovski 1.7-10×42 Z6i 2nd Generation Riflescope (Matte Black)
The 1.7-10×42 Z6i 2nd Generation Riflescope (Matte Black) from Swarovski Optik comes with an Illuminated 4A-I Reticle in the 2nd focal plane as well as a Ballistic Turret. The close to perfect Z6i has been re-engineered into the Z6i 2nd Generation – possibly reaching optical perfection. As if the Ballistic and Parallax turrets of the Z6i weren’t already close enough 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 1.7-10×42 Z6i scope has a smooth aluminum tube that accommodates ring mounting. It is rugged and dependable with a nitrogen filled tube for fogproofing and water proof to over 13 feet. A low magnification of 1.7x is appreciated by hunters attempting to gain positive target acquisition on fast moving game. Quickly dial up to the 10x high magnification for a longer shot. From the ocular to the objective, inside and out, this scope is a world class performer that will get you on target quickly and accurately.
This Z6i has a 4A-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. An especially accurate and customizable feature is the addition of the Ballistic Turret (BT) to this riflescope. The BT allows repeatable, long range accuracy and user defined distance settings.
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 4A-I Reticle
Ballistic Turret
Parallax Side Turret
Nitrogen-Filled: Waterproof and Fogproof
About the SWAROVSKI Scope Maker
SWAROVSKI is a premium company for long gun scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for guns like rifles and long guns. They style and build their scopes and related products making the most of building materials which are long lasting and resilient. This includes the Swarovski 1.7-10×42 Z6i 2nd Generation Riflescope (Matte Black) by SWAROVSKI. For more shooting goods, visit their site.
Rifle Scope Facts
Rifle scopes enable you to specifically aim a rifle at various targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They do this through zoom by employing a series of lenses within the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adapted to take into account many natural elements like wind speed and elevation increases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to understand precisely where the bullet will land based on the sight picture you are seeing through the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended target. A lot of modern rifle scopes have around eleven parts which are arranged inside and externally on the scope body. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, modification turrets, focus rings, and other components. Learn about the eleven parts of rifle optics.
Rifle Scope Varieties
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. Opting for the finest type of rifle optic depends on what type of shooting you plan on doing.
First Focal Plane Scopes
First focal plane glass (FFP) feature the reticle ahead of the magnification lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based on the amount of zoom being used. The outcome is that the reticle measurements are the same at the magnified range as they are at the non amplified range. One tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards with no “zoom” is still the exact same tick at 100 yards with 5x “zoom”. These types of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, far away kinds of shooting
- Shooting situations where calculations are small
- Experienced shooters who have an idea for their aim point “hold over” plus “lead” ratios for their firearms
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and requires more visual sight space than a SFP reticle
Info About Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane glass (SFP) include the reticle behind the magnification lens. This triggers the reticle to remain at the very same size relative to the volume of magnification being used. The result is that the reticle dimensions shift based upon the magnification employed to shoot over greater ranges considering the reticle markings present distinct increments which change with the zoom level. In the FFP illustration with the SFP optic, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick. These styles of glass work for:
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have additional time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most shots happen within much shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who desire a clearer optic picture with less space used up by the enlarged FFP reticle
About Rifle Scope Zoom
The amount of magnification a scope offers is identified by the diameter, density, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Fixed Power Lens Rifle Optics
A single power rifle optic uses a zoom number designator like 4×32. This indicates the magnification power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this type of optic can not adjust because it is a fixed power scope.
Adjustable Power Lens Glass Facts
Variable power rifle scopes use variable power levels. The power modification is accomplished by the power ring part of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power and Range Correlation of Rifle Scopes
Here are some suggested scope power settings and the ranges where they can be successfully used. Highly magnified rifle scope glass will not be as efficient as lower powered glass because too much magnification can be a negative aspect depending on your shooting distance. The exact same idea relates to longer distances where the shooter needs increased power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle at the target.
Details on Rifle Optic Lens Finish
All modern-day rifle optic and scope lenses are coated. Lens finish can be a significant element of a rifle’s setup when purchasing high end rifle optics and scope setups.
HD Versus ED Rifle Scope Lens Coatings
Some scope brands also use “HD” or high-definition lens coverings which use different techniques, elements, polarizations, and chemicals to draw out a wide range of colors and viewable quality through the lens. Some scope makers use “HD” to refer to “ED” implying extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Covering Versus Multi-Coating
Different scope lenses can also have different finishes applied to them. All lenses usually have at least some kind of treatment or finishing applied to them before they are used in a rifle scope or optic assembly. Since the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass, they require performance enhancing coatings. It becomes part of the finely tuned optic. It must have a coating placed on it so that the lens will be optimally functional in numerous types of environments, degrees of sunlight (full VS shaded), and other shooting conditions.
This lens treatment can safeguard the lens from scratches while lowering glare and other less useful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single covered lens depends on the scope maker and how much you paid for it.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” covered. Being “much better” depends on the maker’s lens treatment innovation and the quality of materials used in building the rifle scope.
Hydrophobic Optic Lens Finish
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 high-end scope companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic finish.
Alternatives for Mounting Rifle Optics on Long Guns
Installing solutions for scopes can be found in a few choices. There are the basic scope rings which are individually installed to the optic and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These various kinds of mounts also generally can be found in quick release variations which use throw levers which allow rifle shooters to rapidly mount and dismount the scope.
Hex Key Optic Ring Mounting Solutions
Basic, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to install to the flattop style Picatinny scope mounting rails on the tops of rifles. These varieties of scope mounts use two detached rings to support the scope, and are normally constructed from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are manufactured for long distance accuracy shooting. This type of scope mount is very good for rifles which are in need of a durable, rock solid mount which will not shift regardless of just how much the scope is moved or abuse the rifle takes. These are the style of mounts you want for a faithful optics system on a reach out and touch someone scouting or sniper competition rifle which will seldom need to be modified or recalibrated. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can additionally be used to stop the hex screws from wiggling out after they are installed firmly in position. An example of these mounting rings are the 30mm type made by Vortex Optics. The set normally costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Glass Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly take off a scope and connect it to a different rifle. Several scopes can also be swapped out if they all use a similar style mount. These types of mounts come in handy for rifle platforms which are transferred a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protecting the scope, or for scopes which are used in between numerous rifles or are situationally focused.
Rifle Scope Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Moisture inside your rifle scope can mess up a day of shooting and your pricey optic by causing fogging and producing residue inside of the scope tube. The majority of scopes avoid wetness from getting in the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Details on Rifle Glass Tube Gas Purging
Another part of avoiding the buildup of wetness inside of the rifle scope’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Considering that this area is currently taken up by the gas, the optic is less altered by temperature level alterations and pressure differences from the outdoor environment which might potentially permit water vapor to permeate in around the seals to fill the void which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to look for.
