SWAROVSKI

Swarovski has made a big splash with its new Z6 riflescopes that feature a sixfold magnification increase, wide field of view, and handsome styling.

Swarovski Optik had one of the most impressive new offerings of the show with the Z6 riflescope line. This well-respected, very uppercrust European company has created a line of sixfold magnification increase scopes built on a handsome 30mm chassis.

Yes, whereas almost every other optics manufacturer is limited to a fourfold magnification in-crease, Swarovski has taken a leap forward. In addition to the wide magnification range, Swarovski has increased eye relief and field of view. Models with illuminated reticles have the rheostat built into the ocular in what is without a doubt the most attractive design I have ever seen. Models will be available in 1-6X 24mm, 1.7-10X 42mm, and 2-12X 50mm configurations. Beautiful in form and impressive in function, Swarovski's new Z6 line is sure to turn heads.

TRIJICON

Trijicon's new TA33 compact ACOG has a larger 30mm objective lens and a bullet drop compensated dual-illuminated reticle. Weighing less than seven ounces, the new TA33 is well suited for use on lightweight patrol rifles.

Trijicon's new 3X 30mm TA33 ACOG stands out from the previous compact ACOGs because of its larger 30mm objective lens and bullet drop compensated dual illuminated reticle. The reticle provides holdover marks out to 600 meters and is illuminated by both fiber optics and tritium--no batteries required. Weighing less than seven ounces (mount included), the new TA33 is well suited for use on lightweight patrol carbines.

WEAVER

Weaver has launched a new line of riflescopes called the Classic Extreme. They have 30mm tubes, finger-adjustable turrets, side parallax adjustment, and four inches of eye relief.

Weaver has launched a new line of riflescopes called the Classic Extreme. Built on 30mm tubes, this new line has a bit of European flair. Models include a 1.5-4.5X 24mm, a 2.5-10X 50mm, and a 2.5-10X 56mm with either a standard Dual-X or a German No. 4 reticle. Features include finger-adjustable and resettable turrets, fast focus eyepiece, side parallax adjustment, and a generous four inches of eye relief. Lenses are fully multicoated to enhance performance.

Zeiss

New from Zeiss is the Rapid-Z series of bullet drop compensating reticles. They will be offered in the Diarange series, such as this new 2.5-10X 50mm, as well as some Conquest and Diavari models.

Zeiss's big news for last year was the 3-12X 56mm Victory Diarange laser rangefinding riflescope. While it was an impressive engineering feat, it came up short in the reticle department. Zeiss recognized this shortcoming and set out to remedy it. The solution was to add four new reticles that were designed in cooperation with Pride Fowler Industries Inc. These Rapid-Z reticles are very simple to use and provide an uncomplicated system to compensate for elevation and wind at long range. The four new reticles consist of the Rapid-Z 600, Rapid-Z Varmint, Rapid-Z 800, and Rapid-Z 1000. All are similar in design and form with holdover marks for range and windage/lead to allow rapid target engagement without having to spin knobs. I am very impressed by the design and think it will prove very popular with serious shooters. In addition to the Diarange line, the Rapid-Z reticles will also be offered in certain Conquest and Diavari models.