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Let's Talk Optics!!
Posted on 12/17/11 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 12/17/11 at 12:18 pm
Zeiss Conquest$750 or Leupold VX-3 $550??
Both are 3.5-10 x 50mm
I decided to get a better scope. These are the two I will likely purchase. Is the Zeiss worth the money?
Both are 3.5-10 x 50mm
I decided to get a better scope. These are the two I will likely purchase. Is the Zeiss worth the money?
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Posted on 12/17/11 at 12:18 pm to NimbleCat
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Leupold VX-3 $550
Posted on 12/17/11 at 12:19 pm to NimbleCat
Only have first hand experience with the Leupold you posted and absolutely love it.
Don't know a thing abotu Zeiss
Don't know a thing abotu Zeiss
Posted on 12/17/11 at 12:20 pm to NimbleCat
I was making the same decision 3 years ago, but with 4.5-14x50. I went VX-3 and couldn't be happier. It is an excellent scope and I have never had a problem with it. It's still crystal clear.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 12:22 pm to Bama and Beer
The Zeiss on my father's rifle did not draw as much light as a Nikon when we checked them. FACT. Both are 40mm lens.
This was in the 90s.
This was in the 90s.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 12:25 pm to NimbleCat
I have Zeiss conquest 3-9x50 on my 444 handi rifle and 7mm08 a bolt. could not be happier money well spent.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 12:39 pm to NimbleCat
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Leupold VX-3 $550??
The conquest is a fine scope and worth the money, but I honestly feel that the VX-3 is as good or better for less money. If I had it to do over again, one of my Conquests would not have been purchased. I would have gone with the VX3. THe other Conquest was a smokin deal, so I have no regrets on it.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 1:15 pm to INFIDEL
I love my Leupold VX-3 50mm. It's practically night vision. lol
And my Leupold Mark 4... words fail me. It's REAL nice.
Little tip, if you know someone that's a hunter safety instructor, see if they will buy it for you. They get an insane discount on them.
And my Leupold Mark 4... words fail me. It's REAL nice.
Little tip, if you know someone that's a hunter safety instructor, see if they will buy it for you. They get an insane discount on them.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 1:19 pm to faxis
Was a leupold man until I bought my first zeiss last year. It is worth the money in my opinion. Unbelievably clear at any level of light.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 1:24 pm to NimbleCat
Zeiss is the best scope for the money IMO. Excellent scopes and they rival the $1500 Swarovski's.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 1:24 pm to Showplay
Depends on what Zeiss we're talking about. Conquest is not =/=Diavari. If it's the Conquest you speak of, then our experiences have not been the same. Not saying that one is head and shoulders above the other either way, just saying that I wouldn't buy the Conquest again in lieu of a VX3. And FTR, I'm really not worried about the price difference.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 2:30 pm to NimbleCat
are you completely against a Nikon?
I love my Buckmaster for less than half the price of that Leupold you listed
I love my Buckmaster for less than half the price of that Leupold you listed
Posted on 12/17/11 at 2:37 pm to Bacciagaloop
I have 2 Prostaff 3-9 Nikons.
I am worried about the recoil from a large caliber rifle effecting Zero.
The Nikon BuckMaster is $309. also a 3-9 x 50
The Nikon Monarch UCC 3-9 x 40 is $199.
I have had success with my Nikon scopes even older ones worked great. Just listening to people with more knowledge about this than myself leads me toward the Leupold.
I am worried about the recoil from a large caliber rifle effecting Zero.
The Nikon BuckMaster is $309. also a 3-9 x 50
The Nikon Monarch UCC 3-9 x 40 is $199.
I have had success with my Nikon scopes even older ones worked great. Just listening to people with more knowledge about this than myself leads me toward the Leupold.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 3:54 pm to NimbleCat
I have the Leopold, wish I would have gotten the zeiss
Posted on 12/17/11 at 4:39 pm to nhassl1
I have the VX-2 in this scope and have used the Leupold VX-3. It is all the scope you will ever need hunting deer in the south. Your money would be better spent on more bait fields, field cameras etc. If you are going to Africa ot Alaska ....well you may one the nest money can buy and i assume you have it to spend
Posted on 12/17/11 at 7:39 pm to NimbleCat
Both are good scopes. I actually sold all my scopes and have been converted to bushnell. Sounds weird, but they are putting out some serious stuff now.
I will be using a Bushnell HDMR 3.5-21 on my new gun since everything in my sig is gone now.
I will be using a Bushnell HDMR 3.5-21 on my new gun since everything in my sig is gone now.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 7:49 pm to kengel2
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Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x50
You will thank me later...seriously.
read reviews at Cabelas and then shop around. You can spend more, but why would you?
Posted on 12/17/11 at 9:33 pm to NimbleCat
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NimbleCat
Also, if you are looking for optics of any kind. I will highly suggest you CALL Jay at sportoptics.com. He is a good dude and knows his shite. Not to mention its a local company.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 1:08 am to kengel2
Buy a meopta I have a leupold 4.5x14x56 vl and for the price it is a piece of crap. My nikon monarch pulled in more light and it was a 3x9x40.Fact!!!
Posted on 12/18/11 at 8:02 am to DONHOGG
Get the Zeiss Diavari 3-12x56. You'll NOT regret it. Can't be beat in twilight conditions.
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