Zeiss Diatal 4x32

[Jonas]

Hi Russ,

I am not so much worried about the parallax due to the low magnification, I just don't want to rattle an expensive scope to bits!
I approached Schmidt & Bender in the past, because I was interested in the 6x42 Klassik, but they clearly advised against putting one on a springer. They said their scopes are not made to withstand the two way recoil of a springer.
I did read somewhere that Leupold scopes are springer rated, was just wondering about the Zeiss. I guess I won't do it then...


Best,
Jonas

[Mach 1.5]

Got my 6 x 32 on my venom 80. Had it re-pa and serviced at Zeiss. Took 6 weeks but free. Hope that's some help. Mach 1.5

[Russ6357]

Well of course there are springers and then there are springers!

A 100% hand fettled Venom HW80 is going to be rather different to an over-pressurized Theoben Eliminator at full chat.

I'd probably risk putting one on my SFS Specter - I wouldn't put it on much else....and I suspect it's at ones own risk.

[Jonas]

Thanks for the replies! My HW80 shoots nice for a 18 fpe gun, but it did just destroy the reticule in a little Hawke 4x32.
Now looking into a Leupold FX-II 6x36, anyone has experience with this scope?

[rhyslightnin]

Zeiss told me they "couldn't see any reason that there scopes wouldn't be able to handle a gas ram powered air rifle as they had had meany conversations with different manufacturers in the industry" still seems a bit vague to me.., plus they couldn't be sure how to re-px a conquest...., If your after a fixed mag for your Springer, I'd say leup as well, if you just want a lovley scope, take a gander at the vortex range.. they seem to be excellent value but no fixed mag models.

Atb
Rhys

[kram245]

The Welhams (Airmasters) seemed to be quite successful with zeiss optics on their mastersport FWB back in the day . I've got a 3-9x36 on a mastersport and it's fine .

[tmstech]

Thanks for the replies! My HW80 shoots nice for a 18 fpe gun, but it did just destroy the reticule in a little Hawke 4x32.
Now looking into a Leupold FX-II 6x36, anyone has experience with this scope?

6x36 Leupold is a great fixed power scope, had one on a fenman for 5 years with no problems at all.