Kahles Helia 8x50

[beanieboy]

Just took a punt on the above scope. Seems it was a spare scope and is in mint, practically unused condition [actually described as new for this reason] . Paid £325. I realise I could have bought a S&B 8x56 for another £125, but don't want to go beyond 50mm. Anyone familiar with this scope? Reviews seem pretty positive, but nothing beats hearing from those who have had 'hands on' experience.

[inthedark]

That's a quality item, as good as anything on the market and well cheap. Bargain

[beanieboy]

That's good to hear IND. I was just going by what I read on the net, no real knowledge of the Kahles brand otherwise. Many thanks for the reply.

[steve_b_wales]

Kahles are one of the oldest scope manufactures in the World. Top quality.

[8 shot]

I have the 8 x 56 C Kahles no frills scope and i compare it to the S&B 8 x 56 version before buying it and i think its better in daylight and knocks spots off the S&B at dawn and dusk. If my memory serves me right it cost £495 new 15 years ago. 

[moor man]

5 hours ago, beanieboy said:

Just took a punt on the above scope. Seems it was a spare scope and is in mint, practically unused condition [actually described as new for this reason] . Paid £325. I realise I could have bought a S&B 8x56 for another £125, but don't want to go beyond 50mm. Anyone familiar with this scope? Reviews seem pretty positive, but nothing beats hearing from those who have had 'hands on' experience.

Well done beanieboy, I was watching this with interest. You got a bargain!

 

[beanieboy]

Thanks chaps. Hope it does indeed prove to be a bargain MM. Mounts are included....wonder if they'll fit my CZ527? Not the end of the world if they don't. I have a 50mm 1 inch scope on the CZ mounts, so hopefully it'll fit.