Scoping the K95
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Re: Scoping the K95
I have a K95 in 7x65R. It has either a 3/12/56 Zeiss HT or a 1/6/42 Zeiss HT. It has had a 2.5/10/50 Zeiss HT.
The extra weight of the 3/12/56 is very noticeable when it is fitted. I wouldn't have the up top weight of either a V8 or a Z8i on a K95.
The little Z3 3/9 would be nice on the Hornet, and depending on what you will use the 7x65 for, the Z3 might be fine for that also.
Obviously I have found Zeiss to suit my purposes better, mainly because of the 60 reticle and the simple illumination control. I use the 3/12/56 after last light and it is excellent.
A scope that hasn't been mentioned is the Z5 2.4/12/50. Not heavy. Both the glass and the mechanicals are a step up from the Z3 and price is reasonable. Can be had with illumination if desired. The higher mags in the Z5 like the 3.5/18/44 are rather specialised to my mind and not as versatile as the 2.4/12/50.
One 2.4/12/50 Z5 on the Hornet and another on the 7x65 would work very well. Maybe with illumination (heavier) on the 7x65, depending on your plans for it.
Only drawback is that they are not available with a rail. No biggy.
BTW, if you fancy the 2.5/10/50 HT, they are still available, WITH a rail, but would need to be a special order from OSA as they are not routinely stocked outside Europe nowadays. The 2.5/10/50 HT, which has illumination as standard, weighs near enough to the same as a Z5 2.4/12/50 with illumination (Z5i) The non ill. Z5 is a couple of ounces lighter.
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The extra weight of the 3/12/56 is very noticeable when it is fitted. I wouldn't have the up top weight of either a V8 or a Z8i on a K95.
The little Z3 3/9 would be nice on the Hornet, and depending on what you will use the 7x65 for, the Z3 might be fine for that also.
Obviously I have found Zeiss to suit my purposes better, mainly because of the 60 reticle and the simple illumination control. I use the 3/12/56 after last light and it is excellent.
A scope that hasn't been mentioned is the Z5 2.4/12/50. Not heavy. Both the glass and the mechanicals are a step up from the Z3 and price is reasonable. Can be had with illumination if desired. The higher mags in the Z5 like the 3.5/18/44 are rather specialised to my mind and not as versatile as the 2.4/12/50.
One 2.4/12/50 Z5 on the Hornet and another on the 7x65 would work very well. Maybe with illumination (heavier) on the 7x65, depending on your plans for it.
Only drawback is that they are not available with a rail. No biggy.
BTW, if you fancy the 2.5/10/50 HT, they are still available, WITH a rail, but would need to be a special order from OSA as they are not routinely stocked outside Europe nowadays. The 2.5/10/50 HT, which has illumination as standard, weighs near enough to the same as a Z5 2.4/12/50 with illumination (Z5i) The non ill. Z5 is a couple of ounces lighter.
I have no experience with, or knowledge of, Leica scopes.
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Re: Scoping the K95
"Diavari" what is always the question with second hand Zeiss. To the best of my knowledge, many, if not all, of the variables are labelled "Diavari", so they can be Classics, Victorys (at least two series of non HT Victorys), Victory HTs, etc. etc. Not all Diavaris are create equal.
Just need know what you are really looking at is all.
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IMHO, I'm going to look at it from a different perspective.
I wouldn't go with anything with a larger objective than 42 or max. 44mm.
It's a slim, elegant rifle, you cannot mount a "widescreen TV" on it. It just doesn't fit.
I wouldn't go with anything with a larger objective than 42 or max. 44mm.
It's a slim, elegant rifle, you cannot mount a "widescreen TV" on it. It just doesn't fit.
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That's one reason I went with the 2-7x36 Kahles, great to mount low, maintaining the balance of the rifle.
Plenty of magnification for big game and even medium game at longer ranges then I like to shoot.
If I was, going to get a scope specific for the hornet barrel then I'd get a Z3 3-10x42, the hornet isn't a long range varmint round so to a couple hundred metres the 2-7x36 is plenty for my needs but that little extra on bunnies might be helpful.
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Re: Scoping the K95
Should have been more clear it is the Zeiss Diavari V 2.5-10x50 T* which is a Victory model made in 2000's to replace the Z model ).... There is to many models from Diavari range. Since it does not say Victory on the side was made in 2000's as all newer after 2006 had victory written on the side.secondtry wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:39 am"Diavari" what is always the question with second hand Zeiss. To the best of my knowledge, many, if not all, of the variables are labelled "Diavari", so they can be Classics, Victorys (at least two series of non HT Victorys), Victory HTs, etc. etc. Not all Diavaris are create equal.
Just need know what you are really looking at is all.
I think the Classic came out in 2007 or 08 and was basically a Z with better coatings
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Re: Scoping the K95
I have 6 barrels for my k95 ranging from 22 hornet to 9.3x74r and they all have some variation of the Zeiss Victory 2.5-10x50. I like this scope and to my mind is the perfect balance of magnification and size for the K95. Some of them are FFP some are SFP. Some are illuminated so not. Some rail versions some not. Two of them are the HT model one has a rail and illuminated the other no rail no illumination. So here are my thoughts:
1. Regardless of caliber the K 95 is the same size, my 22 hornet setup is exactly the same as my 9.3x74r setup. The hornet might actually be a little heavier. It never made sense to me to put a smaller scope on it because the cartridge is smaller but the rifle is the same size. I like that the rifle handles the same and the scope controls etc are the same. I also like the 50mm objectives for what I use the 22 hornet and 222.
2. All the scopes are mounted the same height above the barrel so regardless of a 36,42 or 50 objective you can’t get one lower than another. Aesthetically a small scope looks like it is mounted high and a 50 looks like it is mounted low but they are the same height. For me all are perfect match for the stock.
3. Length of this scope is a nice match for k95 too long of a scope effects balance and handling in my mind more than objective size.
4. If I had to pick one scope I would choose my Zeiss Victory HT with Rail and illuminated SFP to do it all for me. If I didn’t already own it I would look at some of the Swarovski scopes like the 1.7-13.3 or 2-12 both 50mm objectives.
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1. Regardless of caliber the K 95 is the same size, my 22 hornet setup is exactly the same as my 9.3x74r setup. The hornet might actually be a little heavier. It never made sense to me to put a smaller scope on it because the cartridge is smaller but the rifle is the same size. I like that the rifle handles the same and the scope controls etc are the same. I also like the 50mm objectives for what I use the 22 hornet and 222.
2. All the scopes are mounted the same height above the barrel so regardless of a 36,42 or 50 objective you can’t get one lower than another. Aesthetically a small scope looks like it is mounted high and a 50 looks like it is mounted low but they are the same height. For me all are perfect match for the stock.
3. Length of this scope is a nice match for k95 too long of a scope effects balance and handling in my mind more than objective size.
4. If I had to pick one scope I would choose my Zeiss Victory HT with Rail and illuminated SFP to do it all for me. If I didn’t already own it I would look at some of the Swarovski scopes like the 1.7-13.3 or 2-12 both 50mm objectives.
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Re: Scoping the K95
I use one scope for all my barrels. The benefits of a quick release mounting system. Pick one you like and stick to it.
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The 1,7-13,3x42 Z8i is my favorite scope also. But I think a light weight 1" tubed scope would look much more elegant.
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Re: Scoping the K95
A 1 inch scope 3-9 or 3.5-10 was on mine. I felt like the 30-06 with a 1 inch scope was too light for recoil. I wouldn't do that again if I ever get another K95.
On the 222 barrel a little one inch scope was awesome, the 243 worked well with a one in scope as well.
On the 222 barrel a little one inch scope was awesome, the 243 worked well with a one in scope as well.
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Re: Scoping the K95
ive geeked out and make a spread sheet to compare a few and crossed some off the list already due to size or weight.
Starting to lean towards the Z6i 1.7-10x42 but not sure if the railmount and illumination is worth the extra $700 over the Z6
the Z5I 2.4-12x50 and the S&B Klassik are contenders too atm..
Starting to lean towards the Z6i 1.7-10x42 but not sure if the railmount and illumination is worth the extra $700 over the Z6
the Z5I 2.4-12x50 and the S&B Klassik are contenders too atm..
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Re: Scoping the K95
Rail mounted scopes are easier to mount and more-less will be perfectly straight.
And that's the only benefit.
Is it worth the $$$? Not in my opinion.
Illumination, yes.
I have a classic Z6i 2.5-15x44 BT and IMHO looks better than a rail mounted scope on a K95.
The one with the rail, I keep on my R8 9.3x62.
And that's the only benefit.
Is it worth the $$$? Not in my opinion.
Illumination, yes.
I have a classic Z6i 2.5-15x44 BT and IMHO looks better than a rail mounted scope on a K95.
The one with the rail, I keep on my R8 9.3x62.
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Re: Scoping the K95
I’ve had two rail mount scopes that were not plumb. But that is easily remedied by placing shims on the listing side between the Blaser mount and the rail of the scope. Are they worth the extra cost? Probably not, will I continue to buy them anyway? Probably will. It is in my opinion the best of the best, even if only minutely better.
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I have a little 2-7x36 on mine and recoil is mild, actually more like a gentle push I barely notice.
I'm soft and I don't care.
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Re: Scoping the K95
This is my new scope mount and scope. Its not even high end but is relatively light weigh. It has five zeros and can be used day and night. I'm going to sight my K95 with it after new year.
https://youtu.be/UUZJQURwVrk
https://youtu.be/UUZJQURwVrk