Excal scope question

Adrian J Hare · Post by **Adrian J Hare** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:11 pm

Man this is just like Christmas and while I know a lot of stuff in the hunting end<I will say I don't know alot about these updated crossbows and scopes.

I have a bow here with a Max Zone scope on it. I have heard from other Excal shooters that the Vari zone scope is a great one.

What scope is the better of the types that Excal has out and why ?

I guess I could ask Petter or Rob or even Steve at the shows but they all make me nervous with them fancy shirts, they ware

Thanks again

Chuck Gravel · Post by **Chuck Gravel** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:51 pm

The lumi-zone in my opinion goes hand in hand with the vari-zone. the only thing i find more nice about the lumi-zone is that it can help in 3-d shooting or target practice in low light.

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:54 pm

Chuck Gravel wrote:The lumi-zone in my opinion goes hand in hand with the vari-zone. the only thing i find more nice about the lumi-zone is that it can help in 3-d shooting or target practice in low light.

Yep.. What he said. But I have had the varizone and liked it too

warningshot · Post by **warningshot** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:03 am

i only have experience with the varizone scope ...performed great in all light and weather conditions 25 C to -30 C.. i would buy another ...there's probably better out there but for the price you cant go wrong ...hope this helps

dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:05 am

Lumi-zone shooter here.

dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:01 am

What was the reason you went back to the varizone?

Bambiblaster · Post by **Bambiblaster** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:19 am

The lumi adds a noticable weight to the bow

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:04 am

Adrian go with the Vari-zone . The Lumi-zone is the same as the vari but has a lighted reticle and a larger objective .

Adrian J Hare · Post by **Adrian J Hare** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:15 am

Thanks everyone, that gives me a better insight on these optics..

bkisel · Post by **bkisel** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:33 am

Adrian J Hare wrote:Thanks everyone, that gives me a better insight on these optics..

Ditto!

Dave1 · Post by **Dave1** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:39 am

If durability is the same for both, it seems the lighted reticle Lumi-zone scope would be a great compromise between a regular gun type scope with black crosshair and a red dot, especially for deer hunting.

Dave

mtbyak · Post by **mtbyak** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:22 am

Adrian,

I have had the Max-Zone on my Exocet 175lb for many years & have no complaints about it at all. It works the way it was designed for & is still good in low light situations.

I would not part with it unless someone gave me a Varizone but then again why change things that are not broke

Shoot Straight
Kirk

BrianV · Post by **BrianV** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:02 pm

Hi,

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"The only similarities I could find between the two scopes are the reticles. They appear to be the same with the exception the Lumi can be lit up."

I personally found there to be a big difference in the reticles as the yardage indicators seem to be about 1/2 the size in the Lumi zone and would be hard to pickup visually in a low light situation. This was quite a surprise to say the least.

I have sent an email to excal about a week ago, but have not had a response as to why this was done, or if I am missing something in the settings of the scope.

In my opinion, the Lumi zone was disappointing for the reticle size and overall bulk, but the reticle is why I put my money back in my pocket and will keep on using the Vari-zone.

BrianV

dutchhunter · Post by **dutchhunter** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:35 pm

i have a max zone on my brand new equinox crossbow and am very happy with it .thy are a great scope .it will serve you well for many years .DUTCH