Well here it is

[nciowan]

Congratulations Northern Hunter. That is a fine rifle.
Duane

[BB340]

Yep as DWS I do have a few of those Z3's. If memory serves I have the 4-12x42 with BRH reticle on a Mark V ULW in .240 Wby. The same scope with just plain 4A reticle on e Remington 700 in 7mm rem mag. The smaller 3-9x32 with 4A reticle on a Mark V DGR in .375 H&H. Plus a 4-12x50 on a CZ Varmint in .204 ruger.
I think that is all the Z3's I have and YES I do rate them very highly. You get great glass and a tough as nails scope for quite a reasonable price.
I don't think you will go wrong with putting one of them on your new rifle.

[Northern hunter]

Will post more pics after the optics are mounted.

[Northern hunter]

It has come down to a Swaro  z3  4-12x50 or a Nikon Monarch 5 3-10x50.  The thing is the Nikon is a discontinued model. I think ihave to sleep more nights on it to make the decision.

[DW5]

I have a Monarch on my 270WSM. To my eyes it is outstanding glass. I’ve set with it on a night time pig hunt and been able to make out pigs at around 100 yards from just moon and starlight.

 Mine has the BDC reticle. I know some are not a fan of the Nikon circles, but I’ve been able to make accurate shots out to around 350 yards with it. I could probably push that farther but just haven’t tried with that particular set up before. The Swaro is great too though, good decision to have to make!

[oldchet]

Just about all scopes become discontinued. I have several that are now discontinued. However they are still warranted and as long as the company honors the warranty I'm good. I have sent back A Leupold VX1 I bought in 1991 twice, a Burris Fullfield 1991, a Nikon Prostaff 2009. All repaired/replaced with no problem. So I wouldn't let a discontinued model from a reputable company stop me from buying it.

[PARA45]

Congratulations, that is one great looking rifle!  Hope you got a good deal on it. 

[Stacy]

That's a beautiful rifle in a classic caliber. Please let us know how she shoots! 

[Northern hunter]

Well I picked the discontinued Nikon Monarch 5  2.5-10x50 hopefully it gathers light like the reviews say. Will post pics of the whole set up. With the advanced bdc etched into the glass on the sfp.