Zeiss vs Leupold

[elkstalkr]

Ok I have seem some of you guys post about the Conquest and wanted to ask your opinions.

Isn't really for ML's but I figured you guys could help.

I am going to buy a 6.5-20 scope for my .338 win. mag. I plan on taking this sheep hunting in a few years and want a scope with the magnification to reach out there if needed.

I have narrowed it down to the Leupold Vari-X III or the Zeiss Conquest.

What do ya'll think?

 

[Wolf_River_Mike]

elkstalkr, I bought a 3x9x40 Conquest a couple of months ago. I like it so far, ask me in 3 or 4 years after I've got some hunts in with it. There are several good threads on the Zeiss. Here is one:

http://modernmuzzleloader.com/phpBB/vie ... ight=zeiss

 

[jcchartboy]

Leupold Vari-X III or the Zeiss Conquest.

I own both in the 3-9/10 range...I prefer the Conquest, however that does add a few ounce that won't be appreciated when you reach the top of the mountain.. :lol:

 

[Grouse]

I have narrowed it down to the Leupold Vari-X III or the Zeiss Conquest.

What do ya'll think?

The zeiss might be better then a Vari-X III?????? I doubt it. A Leupold VX-III Wins hands down. :wink:

 

[Admin]

I have narrowed it down to the Leupold Vari-X III or the Zeiss Conquest.

What do ya'll think?

The zeiss might be better then a Vari-X III?????? I doubt it. A Leupold VX-III Wins hands down. :wink:

Why did I know you'd say that?

 

[elkstalkr]

I have to admit I'm a Leupold man myself, got three of them already.

BUT was considering trying something else, thats why I posted.

 

[Grouse]

I have narrowed it down to the Leupold Vari-X III or the Zeiss Conquest.

What do ya'll think?

The zeiss might be better then a Vari-X III?????? I doubt it. A Leupold VX-III Wins hands down. :wink:

Why did I know you'd say that?

Warranty, sales, customer satisfaction, on down the line. It's by no means a Ford Chevy thing either.

 

[IndianaHunter]

I have narrowed it down to the Leupold Vari-X III or the Zeiss Conquest.

What do ya'll think?

The zeiss might be better then a Vari-X III?????? I doubt it. A Leupold VX-III Wins hands down. :wink:

Why did I know you'd say that?

Really Patrick who would have thought it... ... I have both Zeiss and Leupold scopes and like both equally well. I quess my only observation is that you need to go to Luepold's higher end products to meet Zeiss's entry level scope.... Eye relief is a big deal for me and Ziess has some of the best in its class.

 

[Grouse]

I have to admit I'm a Leupold man myself, got three of them already.

There is nothing wrong with trying different things. I've been down that road already. I tried Sightrons SII, Bushnell 4200, Bushnell 3200, Tasco, Weaver. They just dont compare.

 

[big6x6]

I have the Conquest 6.5-20X50 and the Leupold 6.5-20X50 LRT on two of my varmint rifles. Both are SUPER scopes and I mean SUPER! MOST days I think the Leupold offers better resolution but some days I think the Conquest is brighter. The LRT offers a full 72 inches of w/e which is HUGE on a scope of this magnification. The Conquest offers 45 inches of w/e. The LRT is a 30mm tube where the Conquest is a 1 inch tube. They weigh about the same but the LRT is about an inch shorter than the Conquest. Based on it smaller stature, greater range of w/e adjustments, and at LEAST as good as if not better optics...I'd have to give the Leupold the nod...

 

[IndianaHunter]

Chuck, a side by side comparison is always factual..... Now its down to esthetics... and that is a personal choice...right? :wink: great work!

 

[Hunt 4 Bucks]

I own and use 6 Leupold Vari-X III's and 2 Zeiss Conquest's

Comparing Leupold Vari-X III 3.5 - 10 X 40mm with the Zeiss Conquest 3 - 9 X 40mm. I give the to the Zeiss for brightest and eue relief.

BTW, I have been a Leupold man for 23 years, but the Zeiss really impressed me. Can't comment on durability, because I have only owned the Zeiss's for a couple years.

 

[Admin]

Warranty, sales, customer satisfaction, on down the line. It's by no means a Ford Chevy thing either.

There are companies with just as good warranty, sales, customer satisfaction, on down the line that you don't need to spend your house payment or more to get a good scope. :wink:

 

[big6x6]

I am going to buy a 6.5-20 scope for my .338 win. mag. I plan on taking this sheep hunting in a few years and want a scope with the magnification to reach out there if needed.

PERSONALLY...I wouldn't want a 6.5-20 scope on a big game rifle, much less a rifle for a sheep hunt. I'd think any good quality 3-9/3-10 or similar would be the perfect scope. I'd think that WEIGHT would be your primary concern. The Leupold 3-9 Ultralight comes to mind. Less than 9 ounces and a great optics to boot! Most 6-20s weigh around 20 ounces...

 

[Redclub]

Elk, If I remember right you are quite young (relatively speaking) So carring a huge scope will not be too much of a problem however they can get knocked out of alignment pretty easy crawling around mountains and why such a cannon for a little sheep (because they just feel good). I hear ya, Where do you plan on going sheep hunting?
Redclub

 

[nugbuk]

Here we go again ?
Chuck, great looking guns, but you are cheating. Conquest 6.5-20X50 and the Leupold 6.5-20X50 LRT are from different ?weight? groups. :nono:
Even then buy a Conquest ? save $300.

PERSONALLY...I wouldn't want a 6.5-20 scope on a big game rifle, much less a rifle for a sheep hunt. I'd think any good quality 3-9/3-10 or similar would be the perfect scope. I'd think that WEIGHT would be your primary concern. The Leupold 3-9 Ultralight comes to mind. Less than 9 ounces and a great optics to boot! Most 6-20s weigh around 20 ounces...

Great point. Conquest 2.5-8X32 also will be great candidate for this role.
Unless he is planning long range (1000 yards) hunting. :huh?:
Is that what you planning to do, elkstalkr?

 

[Grouse]

There are companies with just as good warranty, sales, customer satisfaction, on down the line that you don't need to spend your house payment or more to get a good scope. :wink:

Patrick, If that's what you think. "Fine" 8)

 

[IndianaHunter]

There are companies with just as good warranty, sales, customer satisfaction, on down the line that you don't need to spend your house payment or more to get a good scope. :wink:

Patrick, If that's what you think. "Fine" 8)

Agreed, Buy the best glass you can afford....

 

[IndianaHunter]

Here we go again ?
Chuck, great looking guns, but you are cheating. Conquest 6.5-20X50 and the Leupold 6.5-20X50 LRT are from different ?weight? groups. :nono:
Even then buy a Conquest ? save $300.

PERSONALLY...I wouldn't want a 6.5-20 scope on a big game rifle, much less a rifle for a sheep hunt. I'd think any good quality 3-9/3-10 or similar would be the perfect scope. I'd think that WEIGHT would be your primary concern. The Leupold 3-9 Ultralight comes to mind. Less than 9 ounces and a great optics to boot! Most 6-20s weigh around 20 ounces...

Great point. Conquest 2.5-8X32 also will be great candidate for this role.
Unless he is planning long range (1000 yards) hunting. :huh?:
Is that what you planning to do, elkstalkr?

This will be my next scope!!! :wink:

 

[nugbuk]

This will be my next scope!!! :wink:

Which one?