Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15x50, gen III

• 6x zoom range: The 2.5-15x magnification span covers close woodland shots as well as careful placement at longer distances, so one riflescope can handle stalking, hide hunting, and open-country use.
• 50 mm objective with 92 % light transmission: A bright image and strong contrast help preserve detail when light fades, which is especially useful in the first and last minutes of legal shooting time.
• Illuminated SFP reticle: The red illuminated reticle remains visually fine at higher magnification while staying easy to pick up against dark game or shaded backgrounds.
• Side parallax from 50 - ∞ m: Lateral parallax correction helps keep the target image and reticle on the same focal plane, improving precision for small targets and longer shots.
• Compact 30 mm hunting build: At 675.00 g and 355.00 mm, this scope stays manageable on a hunting rifle while retaining the durability, waterproofing, fogproofing, and shockproof construction expected for hard field use.

About the Swarovski Z6i Series

The Swarovski Z6i series was introduced in 2007 and established itself as Swarovski’s premium illuminated hunting riflescope family built around a 6x zoom range. In the current generation, the series adds a redesigned control cockpit and an optimized eyebox, giving hunters faster, more forgiving sight acquisition from awkward field positions. That matters in real hunting conditions, where body position, terrain, and time pressure rarely allow a perfect mount.

The line is designed to cover a wide spread of hunting applications, from driven hunting and stalking to mountain, hide, and longer-range use. Across the range, the shared concept is straightforward: broad magnification flexibility, strong low-light optical performance, and an illuminated 4A-I reticle that stays practical in varied backgrounds and changing light. Within the series, each model is tuned to a different role, with compact low-power options for fast shooting and higher-magnification versions for more deliberate shot placement. The result is a hunting riflescope family that emphasizes versatility, intuitive handling, and a clear optical image rather than tactical-style complexity.

About the Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15x50, gen III

The Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15x50, gen III is the all-round hunting riflescope in the Z6i family for hunters who need one optic to bridge woodland, field-edge, and mountain use. Its 2.50 x to 15.00 x magnification gives enough low-end field of view for quick target acquisition at moderate distances, while the top end supports precise aiming on smaller targets or more distant game. Combined with a 50.00 mm objective and 92 % light transmission, it is well suited to dawn and dusk hunting where image brightness and contrast matter more than headline magnification alone.

This model uses an SFP illuminated reticle, which keeps the reticle appearance consistent as magnification changes. In practice, that gives a familiar sight picture throughout the zoom range, while the red illumination helps the aiming point stand out when the target is dark or the background is visually busy. The automatic shut-off function also helps preserve battery life during normal field handling. With 95.00 mm eye relief and an optimized eyebox concept in this generation, the scope is more forgiving when mounting the rifle quickly from imperfect positions.

For precise shot placement, the scope includes side parallax adjustment from 50 - ∞ m and 0.10 MIL click adjustment. That combination is useful when refining aim at longer distances, where parallax error and small correction values become more noticeable. The 30 mm tube, nitrogen-filled construction, and waterproof, fogproof, shockproof build keep the optic suited to demanding hunting conditions without making it overly bulky on the rifle.

About Swarovski

SWAROVSKI OPTIK was founded by Wilhelm Swarovski in 1949 in Absam, Tyrol, Austria, where the company is still headquartered. It develops and manufactures sport optics including binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and optronic instruments, with a long-standing focus on hunting and observation use. The company introduced its first rifle scope in 1959, making riflescopes a well-established part of its product history rather than a recent extension of the brand.

Within sport optics, Swarovski is particularly known for combining refined optical performance with field-oriented ergonomics. Its binocular lines include EL, SLC, and Habicht, and later products such as the modular ATX/STX spotting scope system show the same emphasis on practical design and optical quality. In the riflescope category, that background translates into products built for demanding hunting use, with careful attention to image quality, handling, and mechanical reliability.

Main Features

• Magnification: 2.50 x - 15.00 x
• Lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Tube diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Reticle illumination: Yes
• Illumination color: Red
• Auto Turn-Off: Yes
• Adjustment per click: 10mm/100m - 0.10MIL
• Zero Stop: No
• Turret locking: No
• Eye relief: 95.00 mm
• Field of view: 16.70 - 2.80 m/100m
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax adjustment range: 50 - ∞ m
• Exit pupil: 7.40 - 3.30 mm
• Light transmission: 92 %
• Length: 355.00 mm
• Weight: 675.00 g
• Working temperature range: -20 / +55°C
• Power Supply: CR2032
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Color: Black
• Made in: Austria

Warranty

10 years. Swarovski states a 10-year warranty period for rifle scopes, and this model is also listed with a 10-year warranty in its product specifications.

In the Box

• Coin opener
• Cleaning cloth
• Graduated ring