Rifle Scopes My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
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Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300WSM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sweet jesus! do they send hookers and blow with it too?!? </div></div>
$4000 with a sunshade! Holy crap!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300WSM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sweet jesus! do they send hookers and blow with it too?!? </div></div>
$4000 with a sunshade! Holy crap!
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
I guess I am the only one that loves this reticle!
I think it is the answer for FFP reticle growing to block out the point of impact.
I missed whether this is FFP or SFP, not that I can afford it but I do want it.
I guess I am the only one that loves this reticle!
I think it is the answer for FFP reticle growing to block out the point of impact.
I missed whether this is FFP or SFP, not that I can afford it but I do want it.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
When this reticle gets put into production at a more reasonable price I definitely would get one. I like this reticle a lot.
When this reticle gets put into production at a more reasonable price I definitely would get one. I like this reticle a lot.
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I like it as well, not $3800 worth, but enough that I'll get one when the time comes.
I like it as well, not $3800 worth, but enough that I'll get one when the time comes.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Plain old mil dot will work for me...I cant wait to get my hands on this thing!!
Plain old mil dot will work for me...I cant wait to get my hands on this thing!!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Plain old mil dot will work for me...I cant wait to get my hands on this thing!! </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Plain old mil dot will work for me...I cant wait to get my hands on this thing!! </div></div>
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Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Just ordered mine with a NH1... Too bad it will not be in for TBRC.
Just ordered mine with a NH1... Too bad it will not be in for TBRC.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
4-16X56 FF showed up...I cant put it down. Cant wait for the rifle to show up now.
I like the clicks..very positive and consistent. This thing is built like a tank!
4-16X56 FF showed up...I cant put it down. Cant wait for the rifle to show up now.
I like the clicks..very positive and consistent. This thing is built like a tank!
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
They are addictive.
Expect a very informative post from me soon on the Hensoldt and the Near Alpha Mount....it's a match made in heaven.
They are addictive.
Expect a very informative post from me soon on the Hensoldt and the Near Alpha Mount....it's a match made in heaven.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Good review Jason ! Now you can send it to me and I can confirm your findings, just consider it a "second opinion".
PM sent with my shipping address
....
Kirk R
Good review Jason ! Now you can send it to me and I can confirm your findings, just consider it a "second opinion".
PM sent with my shipping address
....
Kirk R
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Jason are you not missing zero stops. After looking through and operating the turrents I think it's the only thing missing on such a prestigious optic.
With the new reticle that feature would put it over the top!! Of course I think they are over the top already! lol
I have just found myself really using that feature a lot especially during matches. When the pressure is on or low light I think it's almost a must for me. Notice I said almost!!!!
Jason are you not missing zero stops. After looking through and operating the turrents I think it's the only thing missing on such a prestigious optic.
With the new reticle that feature would put it over the top!! Of course I think they are over the top already! lol
I have just found myself really using that feature a lot especially during matches. When the pressure is on or low light I think it's almost a must for me. Notice I said almost!!!!
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dagsta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jason are you not missing zero stops. </div></div>
Setting the scope up with the correct base is important, I don't want to give too much away since I'll be doing a full writeup on it soon. Teaser...think what the 20moa Alpha mount on the 20moa Surgeon rail might accomplish....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dagsta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jason are you not missing zero stops. </div></div>
Setting the scope up with the correct base is important, I don't want to give too much away since I'll be doing a full writeup on it soon. Teaser...think what the 20moa Alpha mount on the 20moa Surgeon rail might accomplish....
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Whoa! Now that I see the actual subtensions I'm really excited about this reticle. Very well thought out!
Whoa! Now that I see the actual subtensions I'm really excited about this reticle. Very well thought out!
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They are addictive.
Expect a very informative post from me soon on the Hensoldt and the Near Alpha Mount....it's a match made in heaven.
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Dang Jason!!! Now I know why you were selling all that stuff earlier.You couldn't live without the best of the best could you??? I don't think you could be accused of having bad taste in equipment
One of my friends just got a Hensoldt 4-16 and 6-24x72 in.I can't wait to try em!
Steve
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They are addictive.
Expect a very informative post from me soon on the Hensoldt and the Near Alpha Mount....it's a match made in heaven.
Dang Jason!!! Now I know why you were selling all that stuff earlier.You couldn't live without the best of the best could you??? I don't think you could be accused of having bad taste in equipment
One of my friends just got a Hensoldt 4-16 and 6-24x72 in.I can't wait to try em!
Steve
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Jason you can thank me later for turning you onto the Near mount
I can't wait to shoot that new .260
Jason you can thank me later for turning you onto the Near mount
I can't wait to shoot that new .260
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Any news on the Near+Hensoldt review yet? Eagerly awaiting this!
Any news on the Near+Hensoldt review yet? Eagerly awaiting this!
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 264Charlie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just ordered mine with a NH1... Too bad it will not be in for TBRC. </div></div>
We are getting close to getting these scopes. We still have a few available if anyone else is interested.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 264Charlie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just ordered mine with a NH1... Too bad it will not be in for TBRC. </div></div>
We are getting close to getting these scopes. We still have a few available if anyone else is interested.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr. Bill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Why is my wallet suddenly lighter?
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A light wallet but a Hensoldt in your hand will put a spring in your step for sure.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr. Bill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Why is my wallet suddenly lighter?
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
I wish I had one with the new reticle! I would built or buy a new rifle just to mount that puppy!
I wish I had one with the new reticle! I would built or buy a new rifle just to mount that puppy!
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SWFA has 7 Hensoldts with the new reticle... so yes </div></div>
You sure, I knew they got some CCW knobs, but thought they were still waiting on the NH1 reticle.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SWFA has 7 Hensoldts with the new reticle... so yes </div></div>
You sure, I knew they got some CCW knobs, but thought they were still waiting on the NH1 reticle.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SWFA has 7 Hensoldts with the new reticle... so yes </div></div>
You sure, I knew they got some CCW knobs, but thought they were still waiting on the NH1 reticle. </div></div>
In stock but ony 4 left.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SWFA has 7 Hensoldts with the new reticle... so yes </div></div>
You sure, I knew they got some CCW knobs, but thought they were still waiting on the NH1 reticle. </div></div>
In stock but ony 4 left.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Just bought the CCW with the mil dot. Yeah i'm feeling lighter in the seat lol. But strangely happy.
Just bought the CCW with the mil dot. Yeah i'm feeling lighter in the seat lol. But strangely happy.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: guardog36</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just bought the CCW with the mid dot. Yeah i'm feeling lighter in the seat lol. But strangely happy.
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$$ in the bank is overrated.......grin!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: guardog36</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just bought the CCW with the mid dot. Yeah i'm feeling lighter in the seat lol. But strangely happy.
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$$ in the bank is overrated.......grin!
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Gotta few left.
http://swfa.com/Zeiss-4-16x56-Tactical-Hensoldt-Telescopic-34mm-Sight-P47063.aspx
Gotta few left.
http://swfa.com/Zeiss-4-16x56-Tactical-Hensoldt-Telescopic-34mm-Sight-P47063.aspx
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Getting in the game in the end of the forth quarter is never a good thing,
however, does any one have a pic/indication on what parts are ilum and not on the NH1 reticle,
I fell the need for this scope as bad as a junkie for dope.
/Chris
Getting in the game in the end of the forth quarter is never a good thing,
however, does any one have a pic/indication on what parts are ilum and not on the NH1 reticle,
I fell the need for this scope as bad as a junkie for dope.
/Chris
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
The illumination pic came out a little blurred but you get the idea. Also took a pic outside on 16X. The Days Inn sign is 1138 yards away.
The illumination pic came out a little blurred but you get the idea. Also took a pic outside on 16X. The Days Inn sign is 1138 yards away.
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you can almost make a wind call with the mirage frozen in time like that...
you can almost make a wind call with the mirage frozen in time like that...
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They are addictive.
Expect a very informative post from me soon on the Hensoldt and the Near Alpha Mount....it's a match made in heaven.
</div></div>
I can chime in on the Near Alphamount with the Hensoldt. I have a 6-24x56 in an Alphamount, and it fits absolutely perfectly. The turret base nearly touches the mount making a perfect fit. There is no guesswork in leveling the scope. Frank's feeler gauge method for mounting scopes is made obsolete with this duo, as the mount does the work for you. The mount holds the scope so snug that the rifle can literally be picked up and carried by the scope with 100% confidence that there will be zero movement.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They are addictive.
Expect a very informative post from me soon on the Hensoldt and the Near Alpha Mount....it's a match made in heaven.
I can chime in on the Near Alphamount with the Hensoldt. I have a 6-24x56 in an Alphamount, and it fits absolutely perfectly. The turret base nearly touches the mount making a perfect fit. There is no guesswork in leveling the scope. Frank's feeler gauge method for mounting scopes is made obsolete with this duo, as the mount does the work for you. The mount holds the scope so snug that the rifle can literally be picked up and carried by the scope with 100% confidence that there will be zero movement.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Thank you,
to bad I live in Europe/Sweden,
will have to make due with the mildot.
Ordered my scope today.
/Chris
Thank you,
to bad I live in Europe/Sweden,
will have to make due with the mildot.
Ordered my scope today.
/Chris
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
We have one coming to us.... It will be here tomorrow.
Mike @ CST
We have one coming to us.... It will be here tomorrow.
Mike @ CST
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I just got a 4-16x with the NH1. I will be mounting it up tonight and will start the T&E this week.
Mike @ CST
I just got a 4-16x with the NH1. I will be mounting it up tonight and will start the T&E this week.
Mike @ CST
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSTactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just got a 4-16x with the NH1. I will be mounting it up tonight and will start the T&E this week.
Mike @ CST</div></div>
I want some more through the scope pics, get on it Mikey!!
How's this for a request, I like shooting at one inch black squares that have a 1/2 inside white square (like the Bell and Carlson shooting aces cards have). Take a picture through the scope with the center point aiming at one of those on 16x at 100 yards
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSTactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just got a 4-16x with the NH1. I will be mounting it up tonight and will start the T&E this week.
Mike @ CST</div></div>
I want some more through the scope pics, get on it Mikey!!
How's this for a request, I like shooting at one inch black squares that have a 1/2 inside white square (like the Bell and Carlson shooting aces cards have). Take a picture through the scope with the center point aiming at one of those on 16x at 100 yards
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Ask and you shall (kinda) receive - this is a 3-12X56 FFP. Took these yesterday in the late afternoon on a HOT day. The mirage was pretty intense and the wind was low. These pics are not perfect, I still get some aberration on the edges (all my fault, NOT the scope) but gives you an idea of just how clear and unobstructed a target is at 100, 600 and 1,000yds with a FFP and regular Mil-Dot even on very hot and bright day.
This is the range. The range goes to 600yds but the rock face (white patch in the hills almost dead center of the picture) is 1,000yds. Note the dust going straight up from a bullet impact. There was little to no wind.
Target at 100yds at 8x. In the center of the target is a black diamond that you can see. This diamon has 1" sides. It's possible to quarter the diamond with the reticle at 12X - my picture taking skills don't quite show this. I tried to take some at 12x but I kept getting major issues with the field of view on the camera - again, my lack of skill not the fault of the scope. Usually I can use the 12x to see the bullet holes in the orange (it's not a shoot'n'see target).
This red steel target is just over 600yds away. This is at 3x. The field of view, and the ability to see the target clearly is what I find impressive.
This is the same target at 12x
Here's the 1,000yd shot. The range only goes to 600 but I asked a guy there to range the rock face and he said it's 1,000. This is it at 12x
The key learning from my perspective is what Nathan told me when I asked whether he recommended the 3-12 or 4-16 for a .308. I wanted something that was the smallest and lightest scope but one that would never have me compromise on clarity, field of view and eye relief. On maximum magnification, on a 3-12 I feel I can do all that my rifle and cartridge are designed for, the rest will be down to me.
Ask and you shall (kinda) receive - this is a 3-12X56 FFP. Took these yesterday in the late afternoon on a HOT day. The mirage was pretty intense and the wind was low. These pics are not perfect, I still get some aberration on the edges (all my fault, NOT the scope) but gives you an idea of just how clear and unobstructed a target is at 100, 600 and 1,000yds with a FFP and regular Mil-Dot even on very hot and bright day.
This is the range. The range goes to 600yds but the rock face (white patch in the hills almost dead center of the picture) is 1,000yds. Note the dust going straight up from a bullet impact. There was little to no wind.
Target at 100yds at 8x. In the center of the target is a black diamond that you can see. This diamon has 1" sides. It's possible to quarter the diamond with the reticle at 12X - my picture taking skills don't quite show this. I tried to take some at 12x but I kept getting major issues with the field of view on the camera - again, my lack of skill not the fault of the scope. Usually I can use the 12x to see the bullet holes in the orange (it's not a shoot'n'see target).
This red steel target is just over 600yds away. This is at 3x. The field of view, and the ability to see the target clearly is what I find impressive.
This is the same target at 12x
Here's the 1,000yd shot. The range only goes to 600 but I asked a guy there to range the rock face and he said it's 1,000. This is it at 12x
The key learning from my perspective is what Nathan told me when I asked whether he recommended the 3-12 or 4-16 for a .308. I wanted something that was the smallest and lightest scope but one that would never have me compromise on clarity, field of view and eye relief. On maximum magnification, on a 3-12 I feel I can do all that my rifle and cartridge are designed for, the rest will be down to me.
Re: My Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP Review
Nat,
Mind if I ask why all your guns were the 3-12 instead of the 4-16?
Cheers,
LS
Nat,
Mind if I ask why all your guns were the 3-12 instead of the 4-16?
Cheers,
LS
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I dig the 3-12X too, grabbed 2 myself, and would have had 3 but the NH-1 reticle only comes in the 4-16X.
The 3-12X is a sweet ass optical package. It's short, bright, clarity is through the roof... really a nice package. Eye relief from hell and a sight picture to die for.
I dig the 3-12X too, grabbed 2 myself, and would have had 3 but the NH-1 reticle only comes in the 4-16X.
The 3-12X is a sweet ass optical package. It's short, bright, clarity is through the roof... really a nice package. Eye relief from hell and a sight picture to die for.
