Re: Hensolt eye relief?
I just a comparison for someone, brought 2 S&B and 2 Hensoldts, the consensus was the Hensoldt is better... its more forgiving.
Had both 3-12X and 4-16X as well comments were made about the length of the overall scope. Both Hensoldts are shorter than the comparable S&B.
It's not so much when you are straight behind it, it's when you are slightly out of position like when shooting from something other than prone you see the benefits. Edge to edge clarity remains much further from center.
They are close to each other, but the design of the Hensoldt, the fact they 56mm makes them more forgiving. Frankly I wouldn't lose sleep over it either way.