Rifle Scopes Hensoldt 6-24x72

[KYS]

I recently purchased a Zeiss Hensoldt 6-24x72 (mil), mildot reticle from Mike @ CSTACTICAL. I told him I would post some pictures and a quick review. First of all, if you are going to purchase Hensoldt, call Mike Cecil. He is a great guy, very knowledgeable about his products and easy to work with. He gave me a hell of a deal, I won't say for what amount but it was enough of a deal to go ahead and purchase from him.

The scope itself and my initial thoughts were:
1) The scope's objective is massive! You kind of feel like a nerd looking thru a telescope. The scope is heavy, at least 3.5 pounds minus the rings.
2) It took 1.275" rings for the objective to clear the barrel on a Surgeon XL.
3) This is the clearest scope I have ever looked thru
4) The clarity and edge to edge picture is amazing. In fact the scope gathers so much light that during my range session I got burnt. I had to wear Oakleys for the rest of the day, and by this time it was 6:30pm EST.
5) Clicks are audible and noticeable
6) The image stays crisp and clear at all magnifications, the reticle is VERY easy to range with.

I can go on and on, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. This is a hell of a scope and Mike is Good TO GO!

 

[PatrickChewing]

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Damn KYS, you always have the cool stuff. That second picture is great!

I really dig that stock! What can is that?


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[KYS]

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The suppressor is AAC Titan, steel version.

 

[Sherman]

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What size Butler Creek caps for that thing?? Ha ha

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sherman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What size Butler Creek caps for that thing?? Ha ha </div></div>

Dont really need them. It comes with a nice bikini style cover.

 

[phreakmode]

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The second photo, how much effort when in to aligning camera with the scope?

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: phreakmode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The second photo, how much effort when in to aligning camera with the scope? </div></div>

As much as me laying down, focusing the lens and pushing the button!

The objective is so big you really dont have to try hard. I just thought it was a cool picture! A high quality camera makes all the difference in photo taking. Im still a novice with the camera, learning as I go.

 

[FSRbikr98]

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that is ridiculous! good looking scope, how much does the rifle weight with everything pictured?

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: FSRbikr98</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that is ridiculous! good looking scope, how much does the rifle weight with everything pictured? </div></div>

I don't have a scale at home but I can weight it at my office. I'd guess at 20 pounds.

 

[Spuhr]

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KYS
My recomendation is go get the sunshade for it, that scope really needs it to. I am often using it with both sunshade and the rubber shield in the other end and that is also great when there is rain as no rain reaches the lenses.

Håkan

 

[5RWill]

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That scares me if you got burnt. I can't imagine anything around my eye being sun burned or any kind of burned..

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuhr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">KYS
My recomendation is go get the sunshade for it, that scope really needs it to. I am often using it with both sunshade and the rubber shield in the other end and that is also great when there is rain as no rain reaches the lenses.

Håkan </div></div>

Probably cant do a sunshade on this setup. If you will look at the pictures, there is the Badger NV rail and that inhibits me from being able to use the shade. I think a polarizer or something to break up the lens would help out. Now when I say "burnt" I dont mean to the point I was in pain. My eye was fatigued but come sundown I could continue ringing steel as my buddys sat and spotted. I was gathering more light and could shoot for longer.

 

[phreakmode]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: phreakmode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The second photo, how much effort when in to aligning camera with the scope? </div></div>

As much as me laying down, focusing the lens and pushing the button!

The objective is so big you really dont have to try hard. I just thought it was a cool picture! A high quality camera makes all the difference in photo taking. Im still a novice with the camera, learning as I go.

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I think the photo speaks tremendously for the Hensoldt glass used, pretty impressive!

 

[Turk]

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Looks like you can see Uranus w/ that thing!

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like you can see Uranus w/ that thing!

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[mdmp5]

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Nice rifle adam. I was in the shop with mark when he was building it. Had no idea you were gonna run a Hensoldt on it.

 

[300WSM]

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what a beast!

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palmik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle adam. I was in the shop with mark when he was building it. Had no idea you were gonna run a Hensoldt on it. </div></div>

Well I had a NF F1 on it when I picked it up from Mark. But Mike @ CS talked me into this one. He is a tricky fella!

 

[Spuhr]

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Kys

There is a sunshade that is clampable and quickly to take on and off. If you take that and cut a 7/8" wide slot in the underside it will easaly be on the scope without touching the NV rail.

Håkan

 

[Bushmaster7]

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They do call it the "Baby Hubble", so maybe you could see Uranus through it! Saw one at SHOT I think about two years ago with the digital display including the ranging feature, and it was very sharp.

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bushmaster7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They do call it the "Baby Hubble", so maybe you could see Uranus through it! Saw one at SHOT I think about two years ago with the digital display including the ranging feature, and it was very sharp. </div></div>

Yes I know exactly what your talking about. I saw them at SHOT this year. The one your talking about is basically a computer with lenses. It also retails at like $12,000.00

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuhr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kys

There is a sunshade that is clampable and quickly to take on and off. If you take that and cut a 7/8" wide slot in the underside it will easaly be on the scope without touching the NV rail.

Håkan </div></div>

Thank you. I will look into it

 

[leadbullet]

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now that is a scope.

 

[Asm1]

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Local officer has one I mounted for him..Kick total ASS Optics..I needed a extra couple days to get it straight..

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

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Looking at Uranus with the Hensoldt Baby Hubble would require some incredible contorsion!