Kahles 10-50x56mm Scope with Centerline Parallax Control
At SHOT Show we got a “first look” at the new Kahles K-1050, a 10-50x56mm scope with unique, centerline parallax control. This is a very interesting new high-magnification competition scope. Kahles’s patented centerline parallax control allows the marksman to adjust windage, elevation, AND parallax all with ONE HAND. If you’re in prone position, for example, you simply reach forward with your right hand to dial windage, then slide your hand to the central turret to dial elevation and, finally, set the parallax by adjusting a separate concentric ring.
Watch Video to See Kahles K-1050 Features and Centerline Parallax Control
NOTE: The big-diameter metal ring is OPTIONAL. You can remove the big metal ring and still adjust parallax (from centerline) using a smaller, built-in control ring on the top turret.
Designed for benchrest and field target use, this scope has a 30mm main tube, 55 MOA elevation, and 1/8-MOA clicks. There are three (3) total turret revolutions. The turret “Rev Count” is displayed with a clever red-and-white striped “barber pole” button in the center of the top turret. One red stripe indicates REV 1, red + white indicates REV 2, and red + white + red indicates REV 3. It’s simple, but it works.
The new K-1050 also features a nice European-style +/- diopter control on the eyepiece. If you have less that perfect vision, this allows you to get a sharp target image even without eyeglasses.
We liked the scope. The glass was bright and sharp, and the clicks were positive and precise. Competition shooters have shown great interest in the new K-1050, and Kahles plans to bring the new scope to the USA by mid-summer 2013. Price is expected to be around $2800.00 USD.
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Tags: 30mm, Benchrest, Field Target Scope, K-1050, Kahles, Nightforce Benchrest, Parallax Control, Patent, Turret
Given total rifle weight restrictions for some Benchrest classes, it may be a nonstarter.
Forgetting about the outsized price for a moment, what does that MONSTER weigh?
I did some minor testing with a prototype prior to Christmas. I didn’t weigh it, but my 16.88lb dasher with nf br on it, weighed at 16.33 when I changed to the prototype kahles. that was with the wheel left on, but no sunshade. I believe it dropped to 16.28 with wheel removed.
Tom
Treated my self to one for my birthday ver her nice bit of kit the only down side was the lack of instructions.
It’s strange having the wheel on top but it’s dammed handy if you use a magazine