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  1. JayOpticspecialist

    Scope clarity question

    fair point. but to say the mounting system is improving clarity is incorrect. it's not going to make the glass any better or improve anything, other than removing something that is hindering performance. its just factually incorrect and could be misleading if misconstrued. sometimes people read...
  2. JayOpticspecialist

    Scope clarity question

    I suppose, like cleaning the lenses if they are dirty helps, or removing an ard or sunshade, i guess it's like that, but it's not improving the clarity of the optical system itself.
  3. JayOpticspecialist

    Scope clarity question

    that still doesn't effect the optical system. it won't make it any clearer. in my mind i'm equating it to using an ARD or something else effect the performance of the scope, but it's not the optics.
  4. JayOpticspecialist

    Help me pick a scope...

    I've been hunting a vortex LHT myself, that would be my vote. try to put hands on and look through all of them and see what you like best. https://cstactical.com/vortex-razor-lht-4-5-22x50-ffp-xlr-2-moa-rzr-42201/
  5. JayOpticspecialist

    Scope clarity question

    I mean it stands to reason if you push you erector tube to the max in any direction, it can have some less desirable outcomes. but I've been dealing in and studying optics since 2008 and this is the first time I've can remember hearing someone mention your mounting system can effect optical...
  6. JayOpticspecialist

    Rifle Scopes Swarovski Z5i+ information

    post a pic when you do. I have a 375 ruger, i had a schmidt and bender 1.5-8 on it, but i have been thinking about that 2-10x42 or the z8i 1.7-13. i feel like that would be a a great all around dangerous game set up. what and where are you hunting?
  7. JayOpticspecialist

    Rifle Scopes Swarovski Z5i+ information

    you hit the nail on the head here. sometimes you want a heavy, robust, "tactical" scope, but sometimes you want a simpler, lightweight hunting scope. you just have to figure out which makes you happy. some guys like blonds, brunettes, redheads, etc.
  8. JayOpticspecialist

    Vortx Viper HD 5-25 vs Athlon Ares BTR Gen 3 4.5-27

    I locked on to hunting, zoned on the prs part honestly. i'm glad we have a similar perspective here.
  9. JayOpticspecialist

    Vortx Viper HD 5-25 vs Athlon Ares BTR Gen 3 4.5-27

    good morning, I'd lean vortex as i've had them and used them for a few years now. have you considered the lht from vortex? i might lean that direct for a hunting rifle. https://cstactical.com/vortex-razor-lht-4-5-22x50-ffp-xlr-2-mrad-rzr-42202/?searchid=16315&search_query=RZR-42202
  10. JayOpticspecialist

    Rifle Scopes Swarovski Z5i+ information

    It would be hard to go wrong either way. for me it's a bit of an apples and oranges comparison. hunting vs prs/competition/"tactical" style shooting, the weight and exposed turrets are the biggest factor in considering either for a hunting rifle from my perspective. which zco would you run? For...
  11. JayOpticspecialist

    Burris XTR2-best scope option for around 500 bucks?

    what 22 are you running? what magnification are you thinking? I feel like i had this conversation with someone a while back and ended up going to a vortex scope because the parallax adjustment distance was a little closer.
  12. JayOpticspecialist

    Rifle Scopes Swarovski Z5i+ information

    yes sir
  13. JayOpticspecialist

    Rifle Scopes Swarovski Z5i+ information

    afternoon, I can't speak to the z5i, but i own several swarovski rifle scopes, z6i, z5, and an older one. and i can tell you they hold up well. my z6i and z5 have ballistic turrets, and they have been try through a ton of hunts. give me a shout and we can talk through any questions you might...
  14. JayOpticspecialist

    Movie Theater The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

    i thought it was pretty good
  15. JayOpticspecialist

    Burris xtriii vs vortex razor 4.5-22?

    i'd go with the LHT personally, i like the burris, but i've shot the LHT and it's worked great over the last two years. https://cstactical.com/vortex-razor-lht-4-5-22x50-ffp-xlr-2-moa-rzr-42201/
  16. JayOpticspecialist

    Cheap scopes Leupold mk4hd vs Nightforce SHV?

    the mentioned scopes are around 1400 MAP, can certainly be had for less if you shop.
  17. JayOpticspecialist

    Cheap scopes Leupold mk4hd vs Nightforce SHV?

    I'd lean SHV, but it depends what reticle you like. I'd probably consider the vortex pst as well in this price range.
  18. JayOpticspecialist

    Where would you buy a ZC840?

    another vote for CSTactical. but i'm a little bias. selfishly, i love seeing everyone's build's and being apart of a projects success story.
  19. JayOpticspecialist

    Rifle Scopes Razor gen 3 upgrade

    It's just like anything else. put your hands on both and see what suits you better. it's as much personal preference as anything else. what turrets do you like better, what reticle options suit you better, and what looks better optically to your eye.
  20. JayOpticspecialist

    Swarovski ATX vs Hensoldt Spotter

    Good morning, I've been using an STR for years, I like the hensoldt, but I liked the Swarovski. I enjoy being able to turn that reticle on and off and adjust the reticle brightness, i really like the helical focus wheel in the middle of the scope, it works better when wearing gloves. I've not...
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