Zeiss Diavari V 6-24x72* illuminated rifle scope

[Dalua]

Just out of interest, why did you pick IR 60?

I note another BBSer has written encouragingly about it, and I guess it looks less like a Christmas-tree than the mildot one, which seems to light up almost entirely.

[Alex_W]

I'm not sure if that other BBSer you're referring to is me, but I chose the No 60 reticle because it has the most subtle illumination to my eyes. I usually use it on low power, with the dot no brighter than a weedy glow-worm. The reticle is not as fine as say an NP-R1 in a Nightforce, but it seems clearer to me. And I don't like mildot reticles in general.

[Dalua]

I think it prob. is you, Alex.

Thanks for your thoughts on that. Are you refering to use at night with your shy glow-worm effect dot? Is the aiming-spot still visible wthout the illumination turned on?

Did you think the ret 40 was a bit on the fat side? According to the Zeiss website, it is a fair bit thicker.

Thanks again.

W

[Alex_W]

I think it prob. is you, Alex.

Thanks for your thoughts on that. Are you refering to use at night with your shy glow-worm effect dot? Is the aiming-spot still visible wthout the illumination turned on?

Did you think the ret 40 was a bit on the fat side? According to the Zeiss website, it is a fair bit thicker.

Thanks again.

W

Yes, I do quite a lot of fox control and found the illuminated dot a real boon. I have a couple of S&B Zenith Flashdots for woodland stalking and dangerous game, which use the same principle. The dot shows as black, hovering between the stadia. There's no point in getting a fat reticle (No 40) if you're also having such precise illumination.

Yes, you dial in with the Zeiss, as you would with a Nightforce.

[Marky610]

I think it prob. is you, Alex.

Thanks for your thoughts on that. Are you refering to use at night with your shy glow-worm effect dot? Is the aiming-spot still visible wthout the illumination turned on?

Did you think the ret 40 was a bit on the fat side? According to the Zeiss website, it is a fair bit thicker.

Thanks again.

W

IIRC the 60 ret is a slimmed down version of the 40 ret? Well its the target (read thin) version of the good old 4A reticul and yes the center dot is visible without the illumination.

It's the best ret I've seen for a flat shooting caliber.

[Ballie]

I guess it looks less like a Christmas-tree than the mildot one, which seems to light up almost entirely.

That’s the reason.

Also I don't use hold over when lamping foxes anymore I now prefer to dial the range in on the turret (this is how I use my night force) I assume I will be able to do the same on the Zeiss. The single dot seems a lot less fuss to me than lots of lines (like my N/F, NP-R2)

People say it’s an expensive scope but I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for and as far as I am concerned the next step up for me would be a Longbow but I am not sure I could get £5,000 pass the Mrs!