Zeiss riflescopes

hatchet · December 15, 2005, 09:24 PM

Looking for a scope for my new 30-06, I stopped in the local gunshop. Was thinking of a Leopold Rifleman 2x7, so I inquired with the salesman. He then came out with a Zeiss Conquest 3x9 in 40mm obj. and said look through this. I was amazed how bright and clear a scope it was. I know these scopes are expensive and I was only looking to spend 200-250 for a scope. He then asked, "How much yout think this scope is?" I said, "Probably 600.00." Anyway, He said that Zeiss just sent it to him as a demo and if I wanted it, he would give it to me for 200.00. The only thing is I do not like the rectile. It has crosshairs that meet to form a circle. I guess ok for hunting but not for target shooting. He said for 85.00 he would send it to Zeiss and get the crosshairs changed to whatever I wanted.
Any thoughts?

Sodbuster · December 15, 2005, 10:40 PM

It might be a shotgun scope, judging from the reticule description. Did you see the original box it comes in? How is it labeled? If the scope is in good condition, an additional $85 spent to change reticules would still give you a sub $300 price on a $500 scope. BUT... do shotgun scopes withstand rifle recoil? Someone else know?

Ian2005 · December 16, 2005, 02:27 PM

Not sure about the recticle thing since I didn't understad your desription, but yeah Zeiss 3x9's START at $450.

Duh.. I mean... yeah $200's a great deal. Live with the objective.

Snow Dog · December 17, 2005, 12:20 AM

I'd snap it up at that price regardless of the reticle! If you don't want it grab it for me - I'll take it!

hatchet · December 17, 2005, 08:45 AM

I think I might take him up on the offer. Thanks for the replies.

ftnz · December 17, 2005, 10:53 PM

I just purchased a Zeiss 3-9x40 Matte Black with Z-plex recticle off Cabelas.com for $449.99. Eagerly awaiting for it to arrive.

December 15, 2005, 09:24 PM	#1
hatchet Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 226	Zeiss riflescopes Looking for a scope for my new 30-06, I stopped in the local gunshop. Was thinking of a Leopold Rifleman 2x7, so I inquired with the salesman. He then came out with a Zeiss Conquest 3x9 in 40mm obj. and said look through this. I was amazed how bright and clear a scope it was. I know these scopes are expensive and I was only looking to spend 200-250 for a scope. He then asked, "How much yout think this scope is?" I said, "Probably 600.00." Anyway, He said that Zeiss just sent it to him as a demo and if I wanted it, he would give it to me for 200.00. The only thing is I do not like the rectile. It has crosshairs that meet to form a circle. I guess ok for hunting but not for target shooting. He said for 85.00 he would send it to Zeiss and get the crosshairs changed to whatever I wanted. Any thoughts?

December 15, 2005, 10:40 PM	#2
Sodbuster Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 1999 Location: Wyo-Tana Posts: 1,298	It might be a shotgun scope, judging from the reticule description. Did you see the original box it comes in? How is it labeled? If the scope is in good condition, an additional $85 spent to change reticules would still give you a sub $300 price on a $500 scope. BUT... do shotgun scopes withstand rifle recoil? Someone else know? __________________ Remember, many times what we view as a curse in the present turns out to be a blessing in the future. Don't worry about it a lot. Things have a way of working out. Trust me on this one. - - Uncle Bill Martino

December 16, 2005, 02:27 PM	#3
Ian2005 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 355	Zeiss Scope Not sure about the recticle thing since I didn't understad your desription, but yeah Zeiss 3x9's START at $450. Duh.. I mean... yeah $200's a great deal. Live with the objective.

December 17, 2005, 12:20 AM	#4
Snow Dog Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2005 Location: Too close to Toronto! Posts: 106	I'd snap it up at that price regardless of the reticle! If you don't want it grab it for me - I'll take it! Last edited by Snow Dog; December 18, 2005 at 03:09 AM.

December 17, 2005, 08:45 AM	#5
hatchet Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 226	I think I might take him up on the offer. Thanks for the replies.

December 17, 2005, 10:53 PM	#6
ftnz Junior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5	I just purchased a Zeiss 3-9x40 Matte Black with Z-plex recticle off Cabelas.com for $449.99. Eagerly awaiting for it to arrive.