Schmidt & Bender 12.5-50×56 Long-Range Scope–The Ultimate Zoom?
Well folks, the speculation is over… Schmidt & Bender has developed a long-range version of its 12.5-50×56 Field Target scope announced last year. Originally built as an air rifle scope for the popular European Field Target discipline, the initial version of this scope had parallax set for a maximum of 70 meters. We reported that this design could readily be adapted for long-range use, and we’ve been proven correct. The new long-range scope adjusts from 50m to infinity and is strong enough to handle any centerfire cartridge up to 50 BMG according to Schmidt & Bender.
This is an exciting product introduction–with S&B’s legendary lens quality, this new scope could set a new benchmark for clarity and resolution in high-magnification zoom scopes. Click HERE to download a Powerpoint presentation with specifications for the new scope. The scope has a 34mm main tube, 70mm eye relief, and a 1.8mm exit pupil at max power. It is currently offered with metric windage and elevation controls, .25 cm per click. NOTE: the North American export version of the scope might feature MOA clicks instead. According to Schmidt & Bender, “a new turret and MOA-based click value (probably 1/8 MOA) are under development”. Two reticles are offered with the scope at this time: 1) a second focal plane “Sport Reticle” which has a “floating” center dot and a lower dot in the bottom half; 2) a first focal plane “Tactical Reticle” with vertical and horizontal hash marks for ranging. We think neither of these reticles is ideal for long-range BR and target shooting. Hopefully, S&B will release a more conventional Fine Cross-hair reticle, or something similar to the Nightforce NP-R2 reticle. There is a discussion of the reticle options on Long-Range.com.
The key questions remain, when will the scope arrive in the USA and how much will it cost? We contacted Mark Cromwell, head of Schmidt & Bender’s North American division today. He confirmed that the new scope will be sold in the USA. Thirty Field Target versions are on order, which Mark hopes will arrive before September. The long-range version will probably not be available in North America before the end of 2007, and it might be January or February 2008 before we see inventory. Cromwell told us that the 12.5-50×56 will likely be priced in the $2600 range in the USA, but that is subject to change. Whether we can expect more reticle choices is unknown at this time. If you have questions about this scope, visit SchmidtBender.com where updates will be posted as available. Click HERE for Large Photo.
When are you offering fine cross reticles ? Your scope S & B 12,5 – 50 x 56 PM II /P seems very interesting, but your price is horribly high. I am a finnish benchrest shooter. American shooters say, that european scopes have a much better optics than american made scopes. Which is the time you need for delivering this kind of scope ( fine cross reticle is a MUST ! )
This rifle scope seems very interesting. I own a Tubb 2000 rifle in cal. .308 win. Do you know where I may purchase this S&B scope, and at what price ? What kind of different reticles will come with this rifle scope ?
Thanks a lot.
There is no info on this scope on the schmidt and bender website, the only scope close to this is the 5-25×56? Is this scope still going to be produced?
Still no info on the S&B website. Is this scope for real or just wishful thinking?
Come on when will we se one for real , Some more information please would be good . Release date?
I saw this scope at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. It’s a beauty. I’ve been in contact with S&B regarding availability and options. This scope will not come with an illuminated reticle and initial reticle choices will be limited. Price range will be around $2700-$2900. This may not be available in the US until later in 2008.
It is a pity it will not have a lit reticle. I looked at a prototype with a lit reticle and was very impressed. I was considering it for field target, but without the lit reticle I am not so sure.
Why is it two years late, if they do make it at all.
Nice rifle scope. I’d definitely use it with it’s 50x max magnification power. Nice.
Will the new 12.5-50X56 be made available with the Gen II XR rectile. This will greatly enhance the capabilities of this scope in this long range scope.
Hey there
i am a longrange shooter from Belgium.i have read the comments on this scope .Perhaps i can give some more information.I have a scope 12.5 x50 on order already from last year (april)still not delivered.The delivery times are terribel.But no big deal i have still a scope i can use .The reticles available apart from the dot is a P4fine reticle and the elevations are in 1 cm / 100 m or 1/4 moa or 1/8.There is some confusion i have seen on several sites about the weight but 610 gr is possible because the reticle is not illuminated(no electrical stuff in the scope)OK there are more lenses in it but still its possible.I have this reticle in a 5 x 25 SB scope and its fine enough. (first focal plain)I know from a very good sorce that S&B has big orders from the military so patience is something you need to get one of their PM II scopes(and i don’t have it always …….)
kind regards jean-paul
This riflescope is on German website http://www.schmidtundbender.de/pm-ii/12-5-50×56-pm-ii-p-4.html
The 12,5-50×56 has less light transmission 75% than the 5-25×56 that has 90% of light transmission.
It weights only 610 grams while the 5-25×56 weights 1080 grams. So I do not know if the 12,5-50×56 will handle the .50 BMG rifle.
And the 12,5-50×56 has its parallax of only 100 meters fixed, while the 5-25×56 has parallax of 10 meters to infinity. See more about parallax here http://www.6mmbr.com/parallax.html
The 5-25×56 has far more elevation to engage targets up to 2000 meters.
Hi, Im about to buy my new 12.5-50-56 PM II , and I dont know which reticle its the best for 1000 mts shooting Im between the P4 fine and the sport reticle.Can someone tell me the size of the dot on the sport reticle ?
Whats the best between first focal plane or the secon focal plane ?
Please I need comments about this .
Thanks,
Bonjour es au on peut élevé cet lunette avec un rail 30 MOA pour le tir longue distance ?