Rifle Scopes Hendsolt?

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Anyone running these scopes?

Would like to hear about people's experiences with theses scopes? Particularly build quality, glass quality, any issues with warrenty? Have always wanted one and have put it on my short list of scopes. I Googled reviews and some go back pretty far. Have there been any updates to these scopes? Is no zerostop a big issue?



 
#2
I run the Hensoldt ZF 4-16X56 FF LT (Front Focal, Locking Turret) & ZF 3.5-26X56 scopes and both are absolutely stellar, I would honestly rank them as the 2 best in class optics. If you ever look at and use either one you will become a believer, I would put them up against anything out there.
 
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I have the LT 4-16. It renders a better image than my Leica Trinovid binoculars. The turrets are wonderful, almost toolless, can use a coin or case rim to unlock the adjustment. The click feel is out of this world. The scope is very short. This is my third 4-16. They all have been trouble free. The only negative aspect is it only has 14.5 mils adjustment in the turret. It's a nice short scope for a short action.
 
#4
I really regret getting rid of my 3-12. Awesome FOV, sight picture, good clicks etc. Just a great optic for a .308, 6.5 etc. But then, I am rocking a TT 5-25 so it's not all bad. I would love to do a side by side with a TT 3-15 and Hensoldt 4-16.
 
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Lowlight said:
Today the only one worth having is the 3-26x and that is twice as much as the average scope in the same class...

I have 3 or 4 Hensoldts, including the 3-26x and that is clearly the best of the bunch, the others are stuck in time, like 1996
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As someone who owns and reviews many scopes, Do you have recommendations for a scope in the $2000-$2600 range?
 
#8
The 4-16X56 FF LT model is quite a bit better than the old school Hennys. These newer models have locking turrets with super crisp clicks and a nifty zero stop, great reticle, excellent illumination, unreal low light performance, amazing "eyebox", amazing glass, compact size, perfect fit and finish etc, overall, it's an extremely well made, very high quality optic deserving of the Hensoldt name. Just for reference, I have quite a few high end optics including a 3-15X50 TT315P Tangent Theta to compare to. I'm telling you, the 4-16X56 FF LT is no slouch.
 
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Nemain said:
The 4-16X56 FF LT model is quite a bit better than the old school Hennys. These newer models have locking turrets with super crisp clicks and a nifty zero stop, great reticle, excellent illumination, unreal low light performance, amazing "eyebox", amazing glass, compact size, perfect fit and finish etc, overall, it's an extremely well made, very high quality optic deserving of the Hensoldt name. Just for reference, I have quite a few high end optics including a 3-15X50 TT315P Tangent Theta to compare to. I'm telling you, the 4-16X56 FF LT is no slouch.
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Thanks for reply. I'm looking at the Hendsoldt ZF 4-16x56 FF mildot or the 6-24x56. Not looking to jump to the $3500 range. Wish I could though.

Other scopes I am looking at are

Vortex AMG
Steiner M5xi 5-25x56- Friend looking to sell one new in box to me for $2200. He went from precision rifle to hunting rifle and wants something lighter.
NF NXS 5-22x56
 
#10
Is this for the range or hunting? A NIB Steiner M5Xi 5-25X56 for $2200 is a pretty darn good price and may be the best way to go. Lots of nice stuff in the $2500 range though, it really depends on what you are doing with it.
 
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Nemain said:
Is this for the range or hunting? A NIB Steiner M5Xi 5-25X56 for $2200 is a pretty darn good price and may be the best way to go. Lots of nice stuff in the $2500 range though, it really depends on what you are doing with it.
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Range gun....It will be put on my 308 or 260. Not sure if I'll switch a few scopes around. Shot out to 1050 yards until I can find a place to shoot further. I currently have a Steiner military 4-16x50 and a M5xi 3-15x50. The Steiner is a great scope. I'm leaning towards it to keep my 3 precision rifles uniformed. This way all knobs, switch's, buttons, and anything else you can think of work the same. But that bug to try something new is itching!!!
 
#12
If you want a great 5-25X56 that won't break the bank and you want something different, the Schmidt & Bender PM II might be a good place to start. S&B just lowered prices and there are some great deals out there right now.
 
#13
So I researched pretty hard last night. Ended up calling Mile high and they answered a lot of questions for me. Pulled the trigger on a S&B. I feel I got a great deal. The way I look at it it will let me know if the high end scopes are really worth it and if I decide to sell I'm sure there will be a demand for the scope. And if I decide to sell I'll probably make enough to get M5xi on sale or in a forum. Hendsolt were only a little cheaper and I feel I'd get hammered on the resale market.
 
#14
I have 3 of them. Pros are amazing glass and eye box. Can't beat it IMHO.

Cons are reticle choices and there have been support issues. Not sure of they fixed them or not. Some people don't like the non zero stop and CW turrets.

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Nemain said:
The 4-16X56 FF LT model is quite a bit better than the old school Hennys. These newer models have locking turrets with super crisp clicks and a nifty zero stop, great reticle, excellent illumination, unreal low light performance, amazing "eyebox", amazing glass, compact size, perfect fit and finish etc, overall, it's an extremely well made, very high quality optic deserving of the Hensoldt name. Just for reference, I have quite a few high end optics including a 3-15X50 TT315P Tangent Theta to compare to. I'm telling you, the 4-16X56 FF LT is no slouch.
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Nemain, I haven't handled one of the locking turret models, but what's the zero stop like that you described as "nifty?" I didn't know Hensoldt put one on as I've only had the older ones.
 
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The zero stop is very simple to use and can be adjusted or reset with a screwdriver or a simple shell casing, so you always have the tool you need with you. The turret clicks are also very crisp, positive and self locking. Very high quality product.
 
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Nemain said:
The zero stop is very simple to use and can be adjusted or reset with a screwdriver or a simple shell casing, so you always have the tool you need with you. The turret clicks are also very crisp, positive and self locking. Very high quality product.
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Is it under the turret? Or did they somehow include it with the turret reset on the center/top of the turret? I only ask as I didn't know they had a zero stop at all. I assumed, based on the old ones, that was just the turret reset that was visible. I may have to pick one up even if it is "just" a 4-16.
 
#18
The zero stop is inside the turret. Unscrewing the top screw allows the turret cap to lift and disengage the zero stop which can be set anywhere you want. You're not limited to zero or a few clicks under like some other scopes. You can get CW or CCW turrets, mil reticle with .2 mil hash marks or Horus reticles.
 
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