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  1. 16-07-2007, 12:49 PM #1
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    Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50 No. 4 Ret.

    I have just got around to mounting it on my Hmr, getting it zeroed and generally getting used to it.

    First impressions were that the build quality was phenomenal, the glass is miles better than my VX111 of the same spec on the 22-250. The real comparison between the two will come when I get chance to do some long / medium range shooting using both the HMR and 22-250 together.

    I went for the Zeiss No. 4 ret shown here and here. I prefer an uncluttered Ret and so far I have found this is ideal for lamping Not too thick not too thin perfect for my needs.

    The side wheel PX is totally idiot proof, range finding is so simple as the sight picture snaps in and out of focus. Also on 20x mag the image is crystal throughout the px range. No change in the point of impact after power change or re-focusing. Long and forgiving eye relief

    Target turrets give positive, crisp, "clicks" on adjustment. ¼ MOA = 0.7 cm per click at 100 m allows quick and precise sighting in. Which is more than enough for me!

    Light Gathering is fantastic better than the 30mm tube x50 Leupold.



    These are fantastic optics perfect for the HMR and meet all my needs.
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  2. 16-07-2007, 01:08 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Axl View Post
    Want me to give you my Swarovski? because Paul your a living ledgend??????
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    No mate you keep it

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  3. 16-07-2007, 01:17 PM #3
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    Phoning you now
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  4. 16-07-2007, 02:22 PM #4
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    I have the same scope but with the mildot reticule on my .223, and you're right, for the money the optics are stunning.
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  5. 16-07-2007, 03:04 PM #5
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    me to awsome for the cash a real step up to good glass from the ok stuff!

    Wish they did higher mag but that is about it!

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  6. 16-07-2007, 04:05 PM #6
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    What sort of money are we talking about here? Is it only worth buying from the States? AM thinking of getting some decent scopes myself and just wondered.... Its a big commitment...
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    Quote Originally Posted by albrown View Post
    What sort of money are we talking about here? Is it only worth buying from the States? AM thinking of getting some decent scopes myself and just wondered.... Its a big commitment...

    You have Pm

    No you dont your box is full.
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    could you try again.... must be too popular

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    Quote Originally Posted by albrown View Post
    What sort of money are we talking about here? Is it only worth buying from the States? AM thinking of getting some decent scopes myself and just wondered.... Its a big commitment...
    FWIW my Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest cost £400 from the States, all in. Basic scope was 'only' $610, extra for silver and mildot ret plus postage, bit of Vat and Parcel Farce 'handling charge'. Without doubt the best glass I've ever looked through.


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    Thank you Paul and Derek... I'll look into it... although £400 may be too much...

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  11. 16-07-2007, 09:08 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by derek austin View Post
    Without doubt the best glass I've ever looked through.


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    I totally agree To get better your looking German glass S+B ect.
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    I've had Conquest 6x44s on my 10/22 subsonic lamping set up and on a 7mm Remington Mag for a couple of years now. For the price they are a bargan and at least if not better than Leupold which I also have. They have enjoyed really good reviews over in the States because they are good, The best part other than price, sharp optics, repeatability (which not every scope will do) is they are not heavy. I'm saving up for another ?zoom x44 for a 223 being built at the moment. I can't tell the difference between them and my S&B and Swarovski other than the latter all weigh a ton.

    Most game rifles never need a front optic greater than 44 or so. Even a 50 is overkill on nearly everything. The exception is for very high magnification on bench rest and range estimation scopes. Light gathering has more to do with the glass and exit pupil (7mm) than the size of the bell end It just annoys me when I see a well balance rifle with a breeze block of a scope on top.
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  13. 10-11-2008, 09:49 PM #13
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  14. 10-11-2008, 10:42 PM #14
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    Zeiss Conquest

    Top pice of glass I have one on my 6.5 swede nice n light superb clarity and utter reliability and excellent value to boot
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  15. 11-11-2008, 08:56 AM #15
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    The No.4 Reticule is a little heavy for 400 yards and out, but for Lamping and general shooting of vermin and targets it is superb.
    I always use a standard fine plex or no.4 in my scopes. I found that the heavier main posts made aquisision on foxes at night far quicker than aplex.
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