The Discovery XED 6-36×56 is a big scope. With its 35mm tube and 56mm objective, it’s clearly aimed at precision shooting rather than a lightweight hunting setup. Add the sunshade and it’s even longer.
I liked the detail I could see in the barn and distant trees during the outdoor look. The limitation was the eyebox: as I got up around 25x and beyond, it became noticeably tighter. It still gave a usable image, but my head position had to be much more precise.
The turret clicks were tactile and responsive, with a firm feel. I liked the zero stop and smooth parallax adjustment. Those controls made more sense to me on a supported precision-rifle setup than on a light hunting rifle.
So, who is this for? I think it makes the most sense for supported precision shooting, such as benchrest or F-Class-style use. It’s large and heavy, and I would prefer the whole reticle illuminated instead of just the centre area. But for that kind of shooting, I thought it was a good option.
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