[SHOT 2023] New Schmidt & Bender 10-60x56mm Extreme Long Range Riflescope

Schmidt & Bender are displaying their new 10-60x56mm Extreme Long Range Riflescope at the SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range. This optic has been especially developed for competition shooting where maximum precision and accuracy is wanted, like bench-rest, F-class,
as well as long range or extreme long range. The optics offer a large field of view combined with a generous exit pupil andeye box.

There is also a new reticle called M1FL, which is based on their LRR-MIL reticle. The new design also has the upgraded function, with parallax and illumination integrated in the same turret.

While the 10-50x56mm is a massive construction Schmidt & Bender managed to keep the weight under 1000 grams.

Editor’s note: we got to try out this scope at Schmidt & Bender’s rifle lane attached to a .338LM, and it was amazing.  Not only was it like having a spotting scope attached to one’s rifle, we were able to see individual rocks and terrain features on mountains over a mile away.

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Here’s what Schmidt & Bender have to say about their new 10-60x56mm Extreme Long Range Riflescope:

The new riflescope for all who value maximum precision and accuracy. Whether Bench Rest, F-Class, Long Range or Extreme Long Range, the new 10-60×56 is especially developed for competition shooting.

The 10-60×56 is the latest development of our 6x zoom optics designs and impresses with powerful features: The large field of view, together with the generous exit pupil, allows comfortable target acquisition and sets a new benchmark. The 56 mm objective lens diameter with a light transmission of over 90 % provides a clear, bright and high contrast image even at extreme magnification. The “LPI” enables the use of 11 step illumination and the 20 m to infinity parallax adjustment with one simple handgrip. The riflescope is equipped with a new mrad-based M1FL competition reticle in first focal plane.

With a main tube diameter of 34 mm, the 10-60×56 achieves an elevation adjustment range of over 23 mrad. Click values of 0.1 mrad are possible with the Double Turn II+ elevation turret and 0.05 mrad with the Multi Turn II.

Thanks to the use of high-performance aluminum and the special design, this product also ensures the usual Schmidt & Bender stability and allows the riflescope to be used from –40 °C to +71 °C. Despite the solid construction and its superior optical quality, the weight of the 10-60×56 is less than 1000 g.

MOA shooters take note: Soon, the 10-60×56 will be offered with a second focal plane MOA-based reticle and corresponding turret configurations with click values of ¼ or ⅛ MOA. So stay tuned.

LPI (Leucht-Parallaxe Integriert = Illumination Parallax integrated)

The new 10-60×56 features the new “LPI” function – “LPI” means „Illumination Parallax Integrated“. This new and very easily operable illumination control is integrated into the parallax adjustment and allows a better mounting solution. It also enables a better left handed use.

Although being very compact the illumination and the parallax adjustment show the familiar features: on the outer side the smaller and easy to operate illumination knob has 11 functional steps with “off” positions between each step. This allows more contrast on dark targets.

The bigger knob which is next to the tube operates the very precise side focus/parallax adjustment. It begins at close distances at 20 m and goes up to infinity.

Both knobs are clearly distinguished by size and rippling while the engravings of each turret can be read or adjusted while in shooting position – also with gloves.

What do you think? Do you shoot Long Range Precision Rifle?

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Einar Viking

A curious guy from Iceland, living in Scandinavia. Interested in the outdoors, firearms, precision shooting, gear, optics and night vision.