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Zeiss Terra Riflescopes
Posted on 8/3/14 at 10:04 am
Posted on 8/3/14 at 10:04 am
Any OB'ers own one of these yet? I'm even more confused on making my impeding scope purchase after looking at Zeiss ones over the weekend. I've had my mind set on a Meopta MeoPro 4x12x50 for a month or so now. I haven't purchased simply because I'm fickle and keep looking at other options.
I came across a deal yesterday of a new Conquest 3x12x56 for $699 (regular $1,199) at Simmons' tent sale. The glass on the Conquest and light gathering capability of it next to the MeoPro was not a contest, so I was back to square one. The only reason I didn't purchase the Conquest yesterday is because I was a little iffy about the added weight of the 56mm objective.
I've since discovered through other forums that the Terra line is being made for American hunters, has just the same quality of glass as the Conquest does, but much more economically pleasing to the pocketbook. I've found the specs on the 4x12x50 Terra at Sport Optics and they're damn near identical to the previously decided upon Meopta scope.
Any thoughts here?
I came across a deal yesterday of a new Conquest 3x12x56 for $699 (regular $1,199) at Simmons' tent sale. The glass on the Conquest and light gathering capability of it next to the MeoPro was not a contest, so I was back to square one. The only reason I didn't purchase the Conquest yesterday is because I was a little iffy about the added weight of the 56mm objective.
I've since discovered through other forums that the Terra line is being made for American hunters, has just the same quality of glass as the Conquest does, but much more economically pleasing to the pocketbook. I've found the specs on the 4x12x50 Terra at Sport Optics and they're damn near identical to the previously decided upon Meopta scope.
Any thoughts here?
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Posted on 8/3/14 at 10:13 am to 4LSU2
What will the rifle be used for? If it's not a long range rifle, I really don't see the point of even a 50+mm objective lens.
If it's a gun you plan on stalking with, I would want a lighter/smaller objective too. All three of the scopes you listed are good scopes. The 56mm objective is just excessive for all but the most specific rifles. I would go with the Terra of the three you listed, but otherwise I would go with a 40mm Conquest.
If it's a gun you plan on stalking with, I would want a lighter/smaller objective too. All three of the scopes you listed are good scopes. The 56mm objective is just excessive for all but the most specific rifles. I would go with the Terra of the three you listed, but otherwise I would go with a 40mm Conquest.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 10:15 am to 4LSU2
I have two of the Conquest 3x12x56 scopes. They are excellent. Watch eBay. A new one sold for $599 yesterday. I almost bought it but remembered I have a Conquest 3x9x40 in the safe. I'm going to take one of the big Conquests off my .308 and put it on my new rifle.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 10:41 am to 4LSU2
Just go with the meopta you won't regret it.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 11:02 am to 4LSU2
I don't know if this matters to you but the Terra is Jap made while the Conquest remains "made" (i.e., assembled) in the US.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 11:14 am to Judge Smails
This guy has a pretty thorough review that I just found.
[link=(opticsthoughts.com/?page_id=1324)]LINK[/link]
[link=(opticsthoughts.com/?page_id=1324)]LINK[/link]
Posted on 8/3/14 at 11:37 am to 4LSU2
got a terra last yr.. sold it 2 montha later. Terrible eye relief, could not get it zeroed in... after 2 boxes of ammo i sold it and bought a fricking prostaff and within 5 shots was stacking bullets. again.... TERRIBLE eye relief on zeiss
Posted on 8/3/14 at 11:48 am to oleyeller
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TERRIBLE eye relief on zeiss terra
FIFY
Posted on 8/3/14 at 12:26 pm to 4LSU2
Meopta. They make all of Zeiss' shite anyway
Posted on 8/3/14 at 12:35 pm to Judge Smails
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FIFY
no not really.. because i have looked through conquest also and the eye relief was not good at all
Posted on 8/3/14 at 12:42 pm to oleyeller
I'm not sure what you're comparing it to but there's no way a Prostaff's eye relief is superior to a Zeiss product.
Eta -
Have you hunted with one or are you basing your experience with Conquest on 2 mins. in a sporting goods retailer?
Eta -
quote:
because i have looked through conquest
Have you hunted with one or are you basing your experience with Conquest on 2 mins. in a sporting goods retailer?
This post was edited on 8/3/14 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 8/3/14 at 1:02 pm to Judge Smails
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I'm not sure what you're comparing it to but there's no way a Prostaff's eye relief is superior to a Zeiss product.
i can fricking guarantee you the prostaff eye relief is better than the conquest. it is terrible "at least for me" i unloaded both zeiss i owned, will never use anything but nikon or leupold now. It may be different for different people but looking through both zeiss i had was like looking through something from walmart
Posted on 8/3/14 at 1:05 pm to oleyeller
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"at least for me"
This I can agree with
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looking through both zeiss i had was like looking through something from walmart
This, not so much. At least you can give 4 an informed opinion about the Terra product.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 1:10 pm to Carson123987
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Meopta. They make all of Zeiss' shite anyway
I really like the glass in the Meopta. I'm just not crazy about the reticle. I originally decided on the BDC, but now think that's too busy for me. I'm not crazy for their #4 reticle either.
I'm more indecisive about thing like this than a woman figuring out which shoes she wants to wear to dinner. I used to just buy shite on impulse just because, but have changed my line of thinking the last few years. I'm wiser in most aspects of life, but ten times more confused in my wiser days. Getting old is a bitch, Carson.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 1:29 pm to 4LSU2
Does Meopta not offer a Duplex reticle in their Meopro line?
Eta - get the ZPlex
Eta - get the ZPlex
This post was edited on 8/3/14 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 8/3/14 at 1:36 pm to 4LSU2
Personally I don't like a 56 except on a varmint rifle where you don't move it much and it's always dark when you shoot.
One thing I don't like about Zeiss, it takes 6 full months to get one back from warenty service.
One thing I don't like about Zeiss, it takes 6 full months to get one back from warenty service.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 3:37 pm to oleyeller
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It may be different for different people but looking through both zeiss i had was like looking through something from walmart
Im just picking when I say this, but walmart sells both nikon and leupold. They dont sell Zeiss.
Not that my opinion matters, but the bigger the objective the better the scope will gather light. If you dont hunt at dusk/dawn then dont worry about it. Just because its a 56m obj doesnt necessarily mean its heavier either.
Eye relief can be a funny thing, most people dont even know how to set a scope up properly and therefor blame the scope. Not saying thats what happened here, just that it happens a lot.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 3:48 pm to oleyeller
On my primary hunting rifle I have a Leica 4.5-15x42 30mm. I wanted to get my backup rifle ready this summer and considered purchasing the Zeiss Terra; however, since it was Japanese made, I opted for a Burris 3-9x40 30mm instead - I have not regretted my decision.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 5:55 pm to 4LSU2
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at Simmons' tent sale
They have any other deals on high end scopes? I am in the market for one myself and like you I am undecided which one I want to go with.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 6:13 pm to oleyeller
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zeiss i had was like looking through something from walmart
Now you're just exaggerating.
Zeiss' high end glass is every bite and better than swarovski. I know, I've look through both each deer season. Their low end stuff, not so sure.
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