Before I drop $1500+ on a scope.....

[AlaBusa]

Does anyone have any use with or insight on the Zeiss Conquest 3-18x50 Scope?

I am starting my baby steps into long range shooting. I have a Sako M995 in .300 Win Mag that I plan to work my way out to 1000+ yards. Would love to go farther in the future but like I said, baby steps.

Any other suggestions for a quality scope are welcome. Trying to stay under $2k.

 

[hogpatrol]

A friend of mine bought a Zeiss and the elevation turret had no numbers on it, just click marks and had to send it back and pay for a numbered turret. Paraphrasing what is said in Shark Tank, "for that reason, I'm not a Zeiss fan". Personal preference is Nightforce.

 

[MSS]

Any Nightforce scope. I recently bought an Athlon cronus btr and it is a great value IMO. Votex razor hd gen II used or on sale. I picked up a razor hd amg for $2149 on sale this past xmas. It is still on backorder but at that price, I can wait. The Vortex viper pst gen II is also a great scope and might be your best option to get into longe range. I like the first focal mrad.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product...25x50-ffp-riflescope-with-ebr-2c-mrad-reticle

 

[Papa Charlie]

You can buy the Vortex Golden Eagle from Greg Taylor here on AS for $1300 delivered. I just purchased mine and love it. The Vortex GE is 15-60x52mm with 30mm tube.

Greg is an excellent seller and you can do business and buy with confidence.

 

[dkhunt14]

I wouldn't buy the Zeiss. Members are reporting they don't hold zero. I would stick with Nightforce or buy a Sightron s111 and upgrade later. Call EuroOptics for best price. Matt

 

[AlaBusa]

What about Kahles? I have, use and love their binos.

 

[hogpatrol]

What about Kahles? I have, use and love their binos.

Ten year warranty.

 

[JRS]

Look through as many as you can, then choose the scope that your eye likes best.

 

[jsthntn247]

Do not get a Ziess or Leupold if you plan on dialing. They WILL NOT hold up, especially the Zeiss.

 

[AlaBusa]

Wouldn't let me link a page so, this looks very interesting in what you guys are suggesting. It was on the Euro Opic sit for $2028.00....

 

[AlaBusa]

Do not get a Ziess or Leupold if you plan on dialing. They WILL NOT hold up, especially the Zeiss.

I have a Leupold from the late 90s that still tracks perfectly. Seems they have fallen off in recent years.

 

[JRS]

I have a Leupold from the late 90s that still tracks perfectly. Seems they have fallen off in recent years.

Leupold hasn't fallen off…. they have gotten better

 

[hogpatrol]

Depending on the size of your target, a 1000 yd. mission may be better served with an 8-32 NXS. With regards to the 5.5-20, I would go with the 56mm objective. The 56s also have more reticle options.

 

[JimPag]

Leupold hasn't fallen off…. they have gotten better

I've seen 10 Leups fail at matches in 5 seasons now, if that's getting better then you better re-evaluate your thinking.

 

[gilmillan1]

forget the conquest. I had several that i sold for the same reason. the worst thing is that they only have 45 min of elevation. If you put a 20 MOA rail, you will have trouble zeroing at 100 or 200 yards. they are not long range shooting scopes. skip it.

 

[JRS]

I've seen 10 Leups fail at matches in 5 seasons now, if that's getting better then you better re-evaluate your thinking.

 

[hogpatrol]

Good scope at a fair deal.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/nightforce-8-32-nxs.3941798/

 

[JimPag]

Does anyone have any use with or insight on the Zeiss Conquest 3-18x50 Scope?

I am starting my baby steps into long range shooting. I have a Sako M995 in .300 Win Mag that I plan to work my way out to 1000+ yards. Would love to go farther in the future but like I said, baby steps.

Any other suggestions for a quality scope are welcome. Trying to stay under $2k.

Get a NF benchrest 12-42. Rock Solid and u can pick-up a used one between 1K and 1150.00.

 

[johara1]

Get a NF benchrest 12-42. Rock Solid and u can pick-up a used one between 1K and 1150.00.

With the short eye relief, you will bleed with a 300 mag. in a light gun....... Jim

 

[johara1]

A good used NXS 12-42 or 8-32 would be the go 1/4 min adj. doesn't hurt you and life time warranty. they are very sturdy and long eye relief 3-4" and you won't bleed ....... Jim