Zeiss Conquest MC 6.5-20x

[Varminterror]

My wife is in the market for a new scope for her long range varmint rig. She's eyeballing a Zeiss MC Conquest 6.5-20x50mm, but I'm a little concerned about the published adjustment range? The published range is 45MOA Elevation, and 28MOA windage, is that accurate? She's looking at putting this on a .223rem or a .300 WSM, depending on her mood at the time (she shoots the .223rem a LOT more than the .300, but obviously, it's a much shorter range weapon, so a 20x isn't as warranted).

So what's the skinny on these scopes? The 6mmbr.com optics page gives this scope 4 out of 5 stars, but I'm not sure that's relevant for HUNTING rifles. For her .300, a 20mph wind (granted, stiffer than we usually bother shooting in) will have her up against the limits around 850-900yrds, her .223rem would be against the sides around 400yrds. With a proper base, the DROP should be ok for either rifle, but I'm a bit concerned about the windage.

So do these scopes REALLY tap out at only 28MOA windage? The Zeiss isn't much less expensive than an NF BR 8-32x, and is actually a bit MORE than a Leup VX-III LRT 6.5-20x (although the Missus DOES prefer the silver body). Is the Zeiss Conquest worth the time, or is it a pass?

 

[Joe O]

I would go with the Leupy,which is available in silver,or other color combinations,via the custom shop.The Vx 3 in 6.5-20x40 with varmint reticle,side focus,30mm tube.will mount lower than a 50mm objective lens and give all the light you need for daylight work.Can add a elevation M1 or target Knob(with cap) for about $80 more.

 

[RottenII]

I'm running the 6.5-20 Zeiss on my 700 .223 and have been really happy with it. I am running an elevated base due to lack of elevation which gets me out to my max of about 600 yards. Have not run into a problem yet with not enough windage.

 

[DaveWhite]

+1 on the Leupold with the VH reticle. No need to dial in all of those MOA of windage, just use the reticle to hold off. Works like a charm.