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Brian
July 18, 2016
Amazing optic. Better clarity and brightness than a NF NXS 8-32x56 or a SB 5-25 PMII. The turret clicks of this scope are very easy to hit perfect the first time, much better then the PMII again. I was always dialing over or under with teh PMII. I love the SKMR3 reticle combined with FFP. The only criticism is that I wish the illumination had a dimmer setting, as it would be helpful shooting at dusk. I have tried the NF and SB PMII as stated, and this is the best of those three. With this scope I could see my hits on steel at 1250 yards, and I couldn't do that with the NF or SB PMII.
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Curt
January 28, 2017
Overall excellent optic, alpha class all the way. Side by side with Razor Gen II 4.5-27; ATACR F1-T3; Steiner T5 the Kahles presents the most detail to the user. ATACR may present more vivid color rendition, but the clarity and detail of the Kahles is unmatched in the $3k price range, and I perceive it to me the most true-to-life picture.
All of the features of this optic blend together to create something greater than the sum of its' parts. Weight is very reasonable compared to other tactical offerings, and the ability to make all adjustments with the left hand is genious. The zero stop is so simple it confuses people, rev indicator and turrets are absolutely great.
Criticisms may be a hint of tunneling at 6x which while upsetting in this price range, really goes by unnoticed due to the mezmorizing picture.
Next as stated by others, is the illumination minimum setting is brighter than it should be. The number of times that will cause me pain in real life will be somewhere between 0-1.
The SKMR3 ret is aces as well, and the tiny dot in the open center is very appropriately sized at maximum magnification (unlike the IOR rets).
To get a proper holdover ret with Nightforce or S&B the upcharge really makes the Kahles look competitive from a pricing standpoint, and when you stack up all the performance factors, it is hard to beat value wise in my opinion.
The K624i leaves the Vortex in the dust, as good as it is. The ATACR is a good competitor, just remember you need a Horus reticle (that likely wont come illuminated) to make a similar comparison to what the SKMR3 offers.
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Scott
November 27, 2017
With EO having great deals I ordered a S&B first. I have always wanted one. The S&B has better glass to my eye. I then ordered the Kahles K624i for side by side comparison from 20 to 600 yards. Both are magnificent optics. I decided on the Kahles for 3 main reasons. The turrets have wider graduations which aided my 47yo eyes. The skmr3 reticle makes sense to me. It weighs 7 full ounces less than the S&B. Both scopes are fantastic. Bottom line is what works and helps you enjoy shooting. I wish I could have kept them both. Again, to my eye, S&B has better glass by a skosh. One more slight win by the Kahles....the eye box was more forgiving by a very small amount. I never mounted the optics because I knew I was sending one of them back. That may have made a difference. Still happy with my decision. I am hoping the Kahles tracks perfectly. I have not tested it yet. I mounted the Kahles on a DTA SRS A1in 6.5 creedmoor......great combo IMO.
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Curt
January 28, 2017
Overall excellent optic, alpha class all the way. Side by side with Razor Gen II 4.5-27; ATACR F1-T3; Steiner T5 the Kahles presents the most detail to the user. ATACR may present more vivid color rendition, but the clarity and detail of the Kahles is unmatched in the $3k price range, and I perceive it to me the most true-to-life picture.
All of the features of this optic blend together to create something greater than the sum of its' parts. Weight is very reasonable compared to other tactical offerings, and the ability to make all adjustments with the left hand is genious. The zero stop is so simple it confuses people, rev indicator and turrets are absolutely great.
Criticisms may be a hint of tunneling at 6x which while upsetting in this price range, really goes by unnoticed due to the mezmorizing picture.
Next as stated by others, is the illumination minimum setting is brighter than it should be. The number of times that will cause me pain in real life will be somewhere between 0-1.
The SKMR3 ret is aces as well, and the tiny dot in the open center is very appropriately sized at maximum magnification (unlike the IOR rets).
To get a proper holdover ret with Nightforce or S&B the upcharge really makes the Kahles look competitive from a pricing standpoint, and when you stack up all the performance factors, it is hard to beat value wise in my opinion.
The K624i leaves the Vortex in the dust, as good as it is. The ATACR is a good competitor, just remember you need a Horus reticle (that likely wont come illuminated) to make a similar comparison to what the SKMR3 offers.
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Curt
January 28, 2017
Overall excellent optic, alpha class all the way. Side by side with Razor Gen II 4.5-27; ATACR F1-T3; Steiner T5 the Kahles presents the most detail to the user. ATACR may present more vivid color rendition, but the clarity and detail of the Kahles is unmatched in the $3k price range, and I perceive it to me the most true-to-life picture.
All of the features of this optic blend together to create something greater than the sum of its' parts. Weight is very reasonable compared to other tactical offerings, and the ability to make all adjustments with the left hand is genious. The zero stop is so simple it confuses people, rev indicator and turrets are absolutely great.
Criticisms may be a hint of tunneling at 6x which while upsetting in this price range, really goes by unnoticed due to the mezmorizing picture.
Next as stated by others, is the illumination minimum setting is brighter than it should be. The number of times that will cause me pain in real life will be somewhere between 0-1.
The SKMR3 ret is aces as well, and the tiny dot in the open center is very appropriately sized at maximum magnification (unlike the IOR rets).
To get a proper holdover ret with Nightforce or S&B the upcharge really makes the Kahles look competitive from a pricing standpoint, and when you stack up all the performance factors, it is hard to beat value wise in my opinion.
The K624i leaves the Vortex in the dust, as good as it is. The ATACR is a good competitor, just remember you need a Horus reticle (that likely wont come illuminated) to make a similar comparison to what the SKMR3 offers.
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