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    Zeiss V8 Vs V6

    V6 is long gone. Glass quality is average to disappointing. I now have a TT 315M. Very happy. Still would like to try a T96
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    Sitka 2022 Rumors

    Before and after. Very subtle difference in shade (minus the straps) using one bottle of Rit-Dye More chocolate brown using one teaspoon of dish detergent just shy of boiling for 45 minutes. I'd recommend two bottles and a larger pot than the 12 QT I used.
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    Sitka 2022 Rumors

    I'm currently washing the backpack after rit-dying it. I only have a 12 qt pot so we'll see how it looks after it dries. Comparison pics will be coming later.
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    Sitka 2022 Rumors

    My Fanatic Pack Elevated II pattern sticks out like crazy. Looks like I have a giant rabbit strapped to my back. A darker camo would be MUCH better. I plan on Rit-Dye'ing it soon.
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    Zeiss LRP S3 636-56 Review

    No mention of glass/image quality/eyebox etc.
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    Leica new warranty, authorized dealers

    Leica makes it really difficult to find if a retailer is Authorized.
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    Zeiss V8 Vs V6

    Just received the V6 3-18X50 today and the first thing I noticed was the misaligned mag ring which also feels gritty from 3X-10X(if that really is 3X and not 2.5X). My Swarovski Z3 3-10X42 has better image quality at 10X than does the V6 at 10X. At 18X it's very milky, low contrast. The specs on...
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    Zeiss V8 Vs V6

    I ordered the V6. My curiosity for the past few years needs to be extinguished. Cheaper first, then if I'm not satisfied, I'll try more expensive. Hopefully it's not anything like the Zeiss HD5 I tried years ago. It actually sucked in low light and day light.
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    Zeiss V8 Vs V6

    Yes, light as possible, SFP, wide FOV and generous eyebox. Some dialing. Not a lot. Also looking at the S&B T96 3-12X56. Not too heavy. 23.8oz
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    Zeiss V8 Vs V6

    Is there a noticeable difference in optical performance between these two? My 27 Nosler needs a hunting companion.
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    Sitka 2022 Rumors

    Darker camo pattern in their Fanatic line up.
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    Sitka Fanatic Sizing

    Another resurrection. I"m also 5'10" 160lbs. 31" waist. Athletic build. Not sure to go with Tall Medium or Tall Large Fanatic Bibs.
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    Steiner Ranger 6 riflescope

    I had the Z6 2.5-15X56 recently, but returned it due to incomplete internal blackening coating. I'm a bit fussy when spending a lot of money. I'd say about the same brightness as the Z3, but much better fov and slightly better detail and contrast. I don't know if there's anything noticeably...
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    Steiner Ranger 6 riflescope

    I also tried the Meostar R2 and it was not brighter than the Z3 either.
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    Tract 10x50 vs. Maven

    Update?
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