Tech Info for Schmidt & Bender 12.5-50×56 Scope Now Available
German optics-maker Schmidt & Bender has recently released comprehensive information on the new 12.5-60×56 PMII scope. The spec sheets are found on S&B’s German-language website. (The USA website has not been updated yet.) We’ve handled this new scope at SHOT Show and it is very impressive to say the least. While our auto-translation from the German isn’t perfect, (and some of the published info appears to be incorrect), here are key specs we’ve discerned:
Weight: 21.52 ounces (610 grams) HOWEVER 1100 grams may be more accurate*
Overall Length: 16.38″ (416.5 mm)
Main Tube: 34mm
Click Value: 1 cm per click OR 1/4 MOA (two versions)
Reticle: P3 (Others may be available later)
CLICK HERE for Schmidt & Bender 12.5-50 Scope INFO
Note: S&B also lists an exit pupil size range of 13.3 to 3.3 mm. The smaller number doesn’t seem right, unless S&B has achieved a major breakthrough in optics design. At max 50X power, with a 56mm front objective, we calculate the minimum exit pupil as 1.12 mm.
*We also question the stated weight of 610 grams. The 12.5-50X56 S&B Field Target Scope, which is similar in size and features, is listed at 1150 grams or 40.56 ounces.
The scope description states: “The sight is alternatively available with foreseeing in the 1st plane or 2nd plane.” By this we think it means BOTH first-focal-plane reticle and second-focal-plane reticle versions will be offered. On a variable power scope, a first-focal-plane reticle increases or decreases with the power setting, so the reticle always appears the same size relative to the target. When the reticle is in the second focal plane, the reticle stays a constant size as the image increases or decreases in size with the power setting.
We still have no concrete information on scope price or availability in the USA. We’ve heard the figures $2700-2900 tossed around, but S&B representatives won’t give out hard numbers. Keep in mind that the 12.5-50 is NOT illuminated so it could actually be a little cheaper than the 5-25×56 PMII with illuminated reticle.
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No way in hell that thing weighs 21.5 oz.
The 3-12x50mm PMII weighs 30.3 oz and the 5-25x56mm weighs 38.1oz
I think the data on their site is old, the elevation/windage looks like it is from the FieldTarget scope. I receive a datasheet saying it would be 1/4cm and not 1/4moa, plus the listed 12moa elevation is completely useless.
PS: It is also specified as 100m fixed parallax.
Hurry up and distribute these down under, I need one!
Looks like a great scope. Perfect for F-class, NRA Long Range, & Varmint. I know S&B glass is outstanding so, as an F-class competitor I am very anxious to see them come to the states. However, S&B should not consider my ethusiaism for a willingness to be overcharged ! I would by one of these units for $2000 -$2200 but when I’m paying more than that I could have two new custom actions and a couple of Bartlien barrels to chamber up on those actions !! Nope, If they are $2700 I’ll stick with my 12-42×56 Nightforce BR’s…..