Released early in 2019, the Swarovski Z5 2.4-12x50 BT (ballistic turret) riflescope is an SFP (second focal plane) reticle telescope that punches far above its weight. Firstly, it features a high (12x) magnification for a 25 mm tube scope. It also offers a very generous 90-click elevation adjustment and a 50-click windage adjustment, equating to a 22.5 MOA and 12.5 MOA adjustment range, respectively, at 100 yards.
Each tactile click moves the reticle by ¼” at 100 yards (7 mm at 100 metres). At only 480 grams, it is considerably lighter than most other scopes offering similar features. The same four-coil spring system used in Swarovski’s 30 mm tube Z6i and Z8i ranges is used in the 2.4-12x50 BT – a system that has proved its ruggedness over the years. At the lowest magnification,
