Swarovski Z5i BT 5-25×52 Riflescope (Illuminated BT-PLEX-I Reticle)

Description

True 30mm main tube internal travel anchors Swarovski Z5i BT Riflescope units equipped with high 25x magnification, illuminated BT-PLEX-I reticle, and custom Ballistic Turret caps. Supplying a 1-inch tube, 1/4 MOA clicks, and 43 MOA elevation travel, this optic incorporates illuminated crosshair centers. The 52mm objective gathers abundant twilight photons, though the 1-inch tube requires careful base cant selection for extreme ranges.

Forged from aircraft-grade aluminum bar stock, the lightweight 1-inch monotube resists denting from rough horseback transport. Fully multi-coated Austrian lenses feature proprietary SWAROBRIGHT coatings that transmit high ambient photons for clean target separation at sunset. This Swarovski hunting optic measures 15.6 inches in length, weighs 17.5 ounces, and resists internal fogging through dry nitrogen gas purging.

Key Features of Swarovski Z5i BT 5-25x

Long-range big-game hunters buy Swarovski Z5i BT riflescope packages to combine high-magnification glass clarity with illuminated crosshairs for late-evening mountain hunting. The mechanical Ballistic Turret allows swift dialing across multiple target yardages.

• 1-inch one-piece aluminum tube provides 43 MOA elevation adjustment leeway
• 5-25x magnification range resolves distant game across wide mountain canyons
• 52mm objective lens balances twilight brightness with low mounting profiles
• 1/4 MOA Ballistic Turret provides customized color-coded distance indicator rings
• Z5i 5-25×52 BT-PLEX-I illuminated reticle features a bright center aiming point
• Second focal plane design keeps crosshair thickness constant and razor-thin
• Side parallax focus wheel tunes target sharpness from 55 yards out to infinity
• Mechanical zero stop collar locks the baseline elevation setting solidly

Thermal Erector Stability

Dual steel erector springs maintain consistent pressure against the internal adjustment tube to resist reticle drift across 1000G recoil cycles. Adjustment dials provide crisp 1/4 MOA clicks with tracking accuracy within 1 percent across the entire travel arc. Built to operate without grease migration between -20°F and 140°F, this Swarovski mechanism preserves shot-to-shot zero stability during cold winter sheep hunts.

Chassis Ring Placement

The 6.0-inch center tube section accommodates standard two-piece bases or one-piece rails on bolt-action hunting rifles. Maintain ring cap screw torque at 15 in-lbs, and tighten cross-bolts to 35 in-lbs. The optic provides 3.7 inches of eye relief for magnum cartridges, while the 52mm outer bell clears heavy hunting barrels using medium rings.

Hunting Field Function

Smooth diopter adjustment collars allow fast reticle focus without gritty thread friction, while the side illumination unit offers distinct day and night modes. This 17.5-ounce scope is not designed for heavy tactical rifles where 34mm tubes are standard, nor for short-range brush shotguns.

• Clear dirt from ocular lenses with canned air and soft brushes every hunt
• Verify scope base screw tightness on receiver threads every 250 rounds
• Replace illumination coin cell batteries before winter hunts every 12 months

Full Warranty Details

Swarovski Optik supports the original owner with a comprehensive 10-year warranty covering mechanical components, internal lenses, and waterproof seals, with electronics covered for 2 years. Unboxing reveals the riflescope, Ballistic Turret key, lens covers, CR2032 battery, cleaning cloth, and certified quality control sheets.