SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA, a subsidiary of the Austrian based company, presents the new Z8i rifle scope. The Z8i rifle scope completely redefines performance with its 8x zoom and an outstanding optical system which offers rapid target acquisition. The 8x zoom combines a large field of view with high level of detail accuracy offering optimum detail recognition. The new rifle scope impresses with its high magnification ranges and uncompromising image definition across the whole field of view. SWAROVSKI OPTIK will offer the Z8i in four different models; Z8i 1-8×24, Z8i 1.7-13.3×42 P, Z8i 2-16×50 P, and Z8i 2.3-18×56 P.
Within the Z8i rifle scope SWAROVSKI OPTIK introduces the first switchable reticle called the FLEXCHANGE 4A-IF. This new feature enables the user to switch the illuminated ring around the illuminated center dot on and off, with the press of a button, (For example you can switch from a 4A-i to a CD-i style reticle.) The FLEXCHANGE is offered in the Z8i 1-8×24 and the Z8i 1.7-13.3×42 P rifle scopes. Another option on the new Z8i is the ballistic turret flex (BTF) which can be configured separately using several different types of ballistic compensation correction, and be attached and removed at any time without tools. The BTF comes as a set with both the windage and elevation turrets. If used as a top turret, it can compensate for bullet drop, and when used as a side turret, for windage adjustment. Another optional accessory for the BTF, the personalized ballistic ring (PBR) offers yardage or Mil adjustments for all the relevant hunting distances.SWAROVSKI OPTIK has made it possible to implement the 8x zoom in a slim 30 mm (1.18 in) main tube, offering maximum flexibility in use. Excellent viewing comfort and a light transmission level of 93%, higher light transmission than any other SWAROVSKI OPTIK rifle scope, complete the overall optical package.
Albert Wannenmacher, CEO of SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA, emphasizes, “The new Z8i rifle scope will set a new standard in riflescope technology and performance. Here at SWAROVSKI OPTIK we continually try to push the envelope and give the hunter and shooter products that not only set new industry standards but also give options never thought possible before.”
Z8i
1-8×24
1.7-13.3×42 P
2-16×50 P
2.3-18×56 P
Magnification
1-8
1.7 – 13.3
2 – 16
2.3 – 18
Effective objective lens diameter (mm)
8.2 – 24
13.6 – 42
16.3 – 50
18.4 – 56
Exit pupil diameter (mm)
8.1 – 3.0
8.1 – 3.1
8.1 – 3.1
8.1 – 3.1
Eye relief (in)
3.74
3.74
3.74
3.74
Field of View (ft / 100 yds)
127.5 – 15.9
75.6 – 9.3
63.0 – 7.8
55.8 – 6.9
Field of View, apparent (degrees)
24.0
24.0
24.0
24.0
Diopter adjustment (dpt)
-3 to +2
-3 to +2
-3 to +2
-3 to +2
Light Transmission (%)
93
93
93
93
Twilight Factor based on ISO 14132-1
2.9 – 13.9
4.8 – 23.6
5.7 – 28.3
6.5 – 31.8
Impact point corr. per click (in / 100 yds)
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.36
Max Elevation / Windage Adjustment Range (in / 100 yds)
72 / 36
per side
54 / 27
per side
54 / 27
per side
64.8 / 18
per side
Max. elevation/windage Adjustment
Range with BTF (in / 100 yds)
25.2 / 12.6
per side
25.2 / 12.6
per side
25.2 / 12.6
per side
25.2 / 12.6
per side
Parallax correction (yds)
–
55 – ?
55 – ?
55 – ?
Objective filter thread
M27 x 0.75
M44 x 0.75
M52 x 0.75
M58 x 0.75
Length (in)
11.9
13.2
14.0
14.3
Weight (oz)
18.2
21.9
23.8
25.6
Central Tube Diameter (mm / in)
30 / 1.18
Reticles
4A-IF, BRT-I
4A-IF
4A-I, BRX-I, 4W-I
BTF Ballistic Turret Flex
70 clicks
(1 click = 1 cm/100 m)
Illumination unit withSWAROLIGHT
Brightness levels
64 (32 day levels, 32 night levels); Memory function
Operating time ca. (h)** Day / Night
180 / 1,400
Automatic switch-off timer (h) Day / Night
3 / 5
Battery type
CR 2032
Optical coatings: SWAROTOP, SWARODUR, SWAROCLEAN Ÿ HD-Technology (except 1-8×24) Ÿ Water tight: 13 ft Functional temperature: -4 °F to +131 °F Ÿ Storage temperature: -22 °F to +158 °F
