Scope Advice

[Mr_Logic 5]

Right then, I'm off to the States in a few days' time ( :D) and plan to pick up a scope while I'm there.

 

Anyone got any suggestions? It's going on my 223 to be used day/night at pretty much anything that needs to be shot. So versatility is key. I don't want weird and wonderful reticles - mildot's about as cluttered as I want.

 

I am thinking 3-9, 2.5-10, 4-12 type magnification, rarely use any more.

 

Important bit is clear, bright optics so I can use the lamp out to 250 yards, reliable adjustments. Don't want too much weight either as my little CZ currently weighs sod all and I'd like to keep it that way.

 

Budget is about £250-maybe £300 so I figure about $500 as my top whack.

 

Currently Bushnell 4200, Leupold VXIII or maybe a Burris or a Nikon are my thoughts.

 

Answers on a postcard please

[jamie g 17]

Right then, I'm off to the States in a few days' time ( :D) and plan to pick up a scope while I'm there.

 

Anyone got any suggestions? It's going on my 223 to be used day/night at pretty much anything that needs to be shot. So versatility is key. I don't want weird and wonderful reticles - mildot's about as cluttered as I want.

 

I am thinking 3-9, 2.5-10, 4-12 type magnification, rarely use any more.

 

Important bit is clear, bright optics so I can use the lamp out to 250 yards, reliable adjustments. Don't want too much weight either as my little CZ currently weighs sod all and I'd like to keep it that way.

 

Budget is about £250-maybe £300 so I figure about $500 as my top whack.

 

Currently Bushnell 4200, Leupold VXIII or maybe a Burris or a Nikon are my thoughts.

 

Answers on a postcard please

 

 

mr l you have got to get a zeiss conquest 6x20x50 well your there the no4 rectical or z-plex rectical

no scope will beat them this side of a grand so im told.

 

if your not intrested in them then bring me one back and the money is here waiting for you promise !

Edited October 3, 2008 by jamie g

[SNAP SHOT 194]

yes the zesis conquest is the nuts for the money, take a case load home and you'll make a mint if your not caught at customs

[smasher 1,055]

Ive looked at a lot of scopes on american sites and i have my heart set on a leupold vx111 4.5 14 50 duplex 500 dollars with leupold mounts free,if you beleive everything you read its meant to be a top notch peice of kit and a hell of a lot cheaper than the same one over here

[Guest JohnGalway]

Ive looked at a lot of scopes on american sites and i have my heart set on a leupold vx111 4.5 14 50 duplex 500 dollars with leupold mounts free,if you beleive everything you read its meant to be a top notch peice of kit and a hell of a lot cheaper than the same one over here

 

I have that scope except with the Boone and Crockett reticle. If you want to have a look through it and are anywhere near Connemara you're more than welcome to visit. I've not used it much, it's excellent in daytime, at night I an so far unconvinced BUT it could have been the lamp interfering with it.

[smasher 1,055]

Ive looked at a lot of scopes on american sites and i have my heart set on a leupold vx111 4.5 14 50 duplex 500 dollars with leupold mounts free,if you beleive everything you read its meant to be a top notch peice of kit and a hell of a lot cheaper than the same one over here

 

I have that scope except with the Boone and Crockett reticle. If you want to have a look through it and are anywhere near Connemara you're more than welcome to visit. I've not used it much, it's excellent in daytime, at night I an so far unconvinced BUT it could have been the lamp interfering with it.

in what way are you unconvinced,i dont mean to hijack mr logics topic but would be interested in some feed back,might help mr logic in his dicision too

[Guest JohnGalway]

I didn't like it's performance under the lamp. I thought it was less than what it should have been, but the set up wasn't ideal that night and I've not had the chance to use it since so take the above with a huge grain of salt. As I said, in daylight it's excellent, aside from slightly fussy eye relief but I couldn't fault the glass, the tracking and it kept POI perfectly. I'd need to give it a proper go at night to be able to reccomend it without any doubts. Besides the night issue, it's a lovely compact scope.

[cbw 4]

I use the Zeiss 6.5-20*50 conquest and recommend it highly however, 2 things you need to be aware of, It is quite heavy and it requires a special mount that I could not get locally. Photo in the 'your rifles' section

 

Mr L, if you are local you are more than welcome to have a look through it.

 

CBW

Edited October 5, 2008 by cbw

[rutland12 0]

I have a conquest 6.5x20x50 which I got in the USA. I have this mounted on my CZ American HMR with standard mounts and it shoots fine. Long range shots may require a special mount. Speak to man at the following website. He was very helpfull and will post to the UK.

http://www.theriflescopestore.com/zeisssco...CFQs2QwodkVo-Eg

Edited October 7, 2008 by rutland12

[cbw 4]

Hi R12,

 

Mine also works ok on standard mounts, however I have to wind the elevation very near to max and my gunsmith said this was far from ideal and I should buy the correct mount. (Any ideas where to purchase)

 

Great scope with lovely crisp optics and a pleasure to use at dusk. (Not used yet for lamping)

 

CBW

[jamie g 17]

Hi R12,

 

Mine also works ok on standard mounts, however I have to wind the elevation very near to max and my gunsmith said this was far from ideal and I should buy the correct mount. (Any ideas where to purchase)

 

Great scope with lovely crisp optics and a pleasure to use at dusk. (Not used yet for lamping)

 

CBW

 

hi mate what rifle you got the zeiss on ?

[cbw 4]

Hi Jamie,

 

I know for most people it would be too large for an Anshcutz .22lr, however I damaged my Right eye as a child and find the larger magnification very beneficial especialy when shooting targets.

 

Most of my rabbit shooting is done at yards so this is my usual zero and I tend to use it on 12* magnification.

 

I also enjoy some target work and set the targets at 120yrds for which I use the 20* mag.

 

I spent as much money as the wife would let me get away with!!! (she does not actually know the full cost)

 

I wanted a very accurate rifle hence the Anschutz I put my webley airifle sight on it and it was just awful so following advice I went for the zeiss scope and am thrilled with it.

 

CBW

 

 

Edited October 8, 2008 by cbw

[lxx73 0]

I've just ordered a Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50 Mildot $720 for the .223 from some dude of American fleabay. Just hoping customs don't ping it, which ive no doubt they will as I always get hammered.

Edited October 9, 2008 by lxx73

[cbw 4]

I got lucky, the chap that sent mine stated it was a gift.

 

Fingers crossed for you.

 

CBW

[lxx73 0]

Yep got hit for £62. Total cost £490 not sure how much of a saving that is though.