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The Swarovski dS 5-25x52 Gen II Rifle Scope is a high-tech laser range finding rifle scope that offers a great ballistics calculator and holdover display, making it perfect for someone who is into long-range hunting.
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The reticle is highly configurable, and the construction and movable components are incredibly smooth.
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There are some drawbacks, however, such as the turrets which are still an inconvenient process to zero the scope, and the weight and size which may be problematic for some users.
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Overall, the Swarovski dS 5-25x52 Gen II Rifle Scope is still a great choice for anyone who wants a high-quality laser range-finding rifle scope.
Swarovski dS Gen II series
The Swarovski dS was the first high-grade LRF rifle scope from a premium optics manufacturer. The second generation offers some changes and improvements. The most significant change is in the customizable display, which has been improved even further. There are now five distinct wind speeds to choose from, and you can also pick whether the alignment mark and windage line are on or off. Other settings include knockdown force, bullet velocity, and flight time. You may turn any of this off if it's unnecessary.
Optical Properties
The Swarovski dS 5-25x52 has not been updated with any optical improvements from the first generation. As a result, it's optical performance cannot match that of the Z8 series. The light transmission of this scope is only 83 percent. This isn't an issue since long-range hunting is generally carried out during the day.
The range of 5-25 times magnification, is ideal for the long-range specialist. This magnification range works well with the ballistic calculator software.
Physical Properties
The Swarovski dS 5-25x52 is a big and hefty rifle scope, weighing more than a kilo. If you want to buy a dS scope without SR rail, you'll need 40-millimeter rings, and there are many options on the market.
There are more than 60 brightness settings to pick from, and the display may easily be adjusted based on ambient light. You can set it according on whether it's bright outside or dim if you want strong nighttime lighting or not. The eyepiece has illumination control buttons.
The elevation turret is not really a true elevation turret; instead, it's used to house CR 123A batteries and other zeroing tools. An additional zeroing tool is now added to the box for you to adjust the elevation and windage.
The parallax on dS 5-25x52 scope can be adjusted from 50 meters to infinity.
The Swarovski dS also has a Swarolight function. This means the illumination will switch off if you turn the scope around or up and down to save battery life.
The Swarovski dS 5-25x52 feature 4-AI reticle in the second focal plane. This is the original reticle. The secondary reticle works as if it were in the first focal plane when the magnification has been altered. It's like having your very own smart rifle scope.
What's in the Box?
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a small tool for opening the windage and elevation compartments
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tool for adjusting the elevation and windage
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an additional tool for elevation and windage setting
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an instruction manual available in plenty of languages
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lens cloth and
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a bikini covers
Warranty
The Swarovski dS 5-25x52 Gen2 is made in Austria and comes with a 10-year warranty, except for the electronics, which are protected for two years.
