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Offline Jeremiah P

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Zeiss or Leupold
« on: March 09, 2009, 04:08:08 PM »
Now that I've got my new gun I need a scope for it. I can't decide which to go with, leaning toward a 6.5 - 20 x 50 but not sure if I should go with the conquest or mark 4. Anyone have advice on either scope, likes, dislikes, etc.
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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2009, 04:30:52 PM »
I bought two scopes in the last 6 months.  Both Zeiss Conquest's.  I put the 3.5 x 10 x 44 on my 270 with the z-600 reticle.  My wife then bought me a .300 RUM for my birthday and put the 4.5 - 14 x 50 AO MC with hunting turrets and the z-800 reticle.  I convinced myself that I like Zeiss better.  I think it is better glass, and from what I heard the Conquest line is assembled by Leupold.  I don't think you can go wrong with either one, but this is my preference.

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2009, 06:15:56 PM »
 :)I live in America, how far do you live from Portland? :IBCOOL:
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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2009, 06:31:41 PM »
 :yeah: nuff said. Buy american.

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2009, 08:03:31 PM »
The zeiss is $250 cheaper and the optics seem better :yike:
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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2009, 10:11:42 AM »
Buy the Zeiss for quality of optics and durability.
Buy the Leupold to support your country and for the warranty.
If it was my $, I'd buy the Zeiss
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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2009, 04:29:42 PM »
After going and checking them out again I went with the leupold, I really like the fact that they will make me custom turrets for only $70 bucks all I have to do is give them all my bullet data and zeroed in range. And if I have any problems their not far away.
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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2009, 04:33:22 PM »
Excellent decision! You won't be disappointed!

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2009, 05:10:03 PM »
congrats!  I just bought my first leupold today! now if only I could buy my rifle....

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2009, 06:09:13 PM »
I have the 4.5-14-50LR VX 3 with a custom knob it works great.

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2009, 06:10:36 PM »
great choice. :tup:

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2009, 08:21:07 AM »
Nice! How long does it take to get the turrents put in?

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2009, 05:46:10 PM »
It took about a week to get my scope back

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2009, 05:55:43 PM »
I got my custom knob from Kenton Industries http://www.kentonindustries.com/

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Re: Zeiss or Leupold
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2009, 08:13:52 PM »
the zeiss conquest is assembled in the usa with german parts, for the american market i checked because i am considering buying one .

 


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