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      Kahles is a premium Austrian manufacturer of high-end sports optics, renowned for being the oldest riflescope company in continuous operation. Established in 1898 near Vienna, the company has been a subsidiary of Swarovski Optik since 1989 and remains a top-tier choice for hunters, tactical shooters, and competitive marksmen worldwide.

      Buying Kahles in Australia

      Magnum Sports lists the full Australian Kahles range: 20 rifle scopes covering the K series competition line (K16i 1-6x24, K18i and K18i-2 1-8x24, K318i 3.5-18x50, K525i 5-25x56, K328i 3.5-28x50, K540i 5-40x56, K864 8-64x56 and K1050 10-50x56) and the HELIA hunting line (HELIA 1-5x24i, 1.6-8x42i, 2-10x50i, 2.4-12x56i and 3.5-18x50i, plus the HELIA 3 3-10x50i and 4-12x44i), the HELIA S 8x42 and 10x42 binoculars, the HELIA 42 RF 8x42 and 10x42 rangefinding binoculars, and Kahles flip-up covers, sunshields, Killflash filters, parallax spinners, throw levers, bubble levels and ballistic turrets. Kahles has built rifle scopes in Austria since 1898 and is part of the Swarovski group.

      No licence is needed to buy a scope. PRS and F-Class shooters take the K525i, K540i or K328i with the SKMR reticle and a left- or right-side parallax wheel; benchrest and 50 metre rimfire shooters the K1050 or K864 with the MOAK reticle; IPSC rifle and 3-gun the K18i-2 or K16i. For hunting, the HELIA 2-10x50i is the all-round deer and pig scope, the HELIA 1.6-8x42i suits scrub and driven work, and the HELIA 2.4-12x56i and 3.5-18x50i are the low-light and longer-range choices.

      Prices are Australian RRP: K16i $2,935, K18i $3,815, K18i-2 $4,545, K318i and K1050 $5,130, K525i $5,435, K328i $6,600, K540i and K864 $6,900; HELIA hunting scopes $2,245 to $3,110, HELIA S binoculars $2,245 and $2,325, HELIA 42 RF rangefinding binoculars $2,630, accessories $79 to $392. The K540i and K864 are available now, with the rest of the range brought in to order through the Australian distributor.

      • PricesKahles K series from $2,935 (K16i) to $6,900 (K540i, K864); K525i $5,435, K328i $6,600; HELIA hunting scopes $2,245 to $3,110; HELIA S binoculars from $2,245; HELIA 42 RF rangefinding binoculars $2,630; accessories $79 to $392.
      • Availability33 Kahles products listed; K540i 5-40x56 on the shelf and K864 8-64x56 at the distributor now, other scopes, binoculars and rangefinders brought in to order through the Australian distributor.
      • DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689

      Buying a Kahles for a competition rifle? Tell us the cartridge, rings and rail height and we will set the scope up, level the reticle and bore-sight it before you collect. Kahles accessories are listed on this page; 34 mm and 36 mm rings and mounts are under Ring Mounts.

      Common questions

      How much is a Kahles scope in Australia?
      At Magnum Sports the K16i 1-6x24 is $2,935, the K18i 1-8x24 $3,815, the K18i-2 $4,545, the K318i 3.5-18x50 $5,130, the K1050 10-50x56 $5,130, the K525i 5-25x56 $5,435, the K328i 3.5-28x50 $6,600 and the K540i 5-40x56 and K864 8-64x56 $6,900. HELIA hunting scopes are $2,245 to $3,110 (Australian RRP, September 2026).
      Which Kahles scope is best for PRS and long-range competition?
      The K525i 5-25x56 ($5,435) with the SKMR or SKMR4 reticle is the PRS standard, with the parallax wheel on the left or right side to suit your hand. The K540i 5-40x56 ($6,900) adds magnification for ELR and F-Class, and the K328i 3.5-28x50 ($6,600) is the lighter, wider field option. All are first focal plane with counter-clockwise turrets in the Australian range.
      Which Kahles scope for hunting?
      The HELIA 2-10x50i ($2,405) is the all-round deer and pig scope; the HELIA 1.6-8x42i ($2,405) suits scrub and driven shooting; the HELIA 2.4-12x56i ($2,555) is the low-light choice and the HELIA 3.5-18x50i ($2,695) the longer-range one. All HELIA models are second focal plane with an illuminated 4-Dot or G4B reticle; the SR versions ($2,365 to $2,655) mount directly on the Swarovski Rail.
      Is Kahles the same company as Swarovski Optik?
      Kahles is a separate brand within the Swarovski group, built in its own factory in Guntramsdorf near Vienna, and is the oldest rifle scope maker still operating. Kahles and Swarovski Optik share the same Australian distribution and warranty support.
      Which Kahles scopes are in stock?
      The K540i 5-40x56 (SKMR+ reticle, right-side parallax) is on the shelf and the K864 8-64x56 is available from the distributor; parallax spinners, throw levers and bubble levels are in stock. Other models are ordered in; phone (02) 9882 2689 for lead time on a specific reticle and turret configuration.

      Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.