Zeiss Vs. Swarovski
06-10-2013, 06:45 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2
Zeiss Vs. Swarovski
I'm looking to buy a new scope for my .300 win mag. After a few weeks of research I narrowed down my options to 2 scopes:
Swarovski Z3 4-12x50 $1000
Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50 $700
They both have excellent reviews on most of the sites. The $300 price difference is not an issue, I just need your expert opinion to help me making a decision.
Thanks,
O
Swarovski Z3 4-12x50 $1000
Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50 $700
They both have excellent reviews on most of the sites. The $300 price difference is not an issue, I just need your expert opinion to help me making a decision.
Thanks,
O
06-10-2013, 08:16 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 172
I bought a Swarovski 3-9 recently to get the most upscale scope I knew of that would also be something to show.
I already had many Conquests, a couple of the older Zeiss Diatal 4X's, a Hensoldt, a dozen or so Leupolds and many Lymans before them.
The Swarovski is certainly handsome and the rifle shoots very well with it also however it's optics are no better than those other scopes.
My 243 has a 4.5-14 Conquest on it. I have a Leupold 6-18 on an old M70 Swift and another is a 4.5-14 Leu. Tac. on a Kimber.
There is a 3-9 Conquest on a longer range rifle.
If I had to make a shot and see the game when it was not easy I would choose a Conquest.
The Leupolds are the best looking and priced fair.
My current favorite rifle.
I already had many Conquests, a couple of the older Zeiss Diatal 4X's, a Hensoldt, a dozen or so Leupolds and many Lymans before them.
The Swarovski is certainly handsome and the rifle shoots very well with it also however it's optics are no better than those other scopes.
My 243 has a 4.5-14 Conquest on it. I have a Leupold 6-18 on an old M70 Swift and another is a 4.5-14 Leu. Tac. on a Kimber.
There is a 3-9 Conquest on a longer range rifle.
If I had to make a shot and see the game when it was not easy I would choose a Conquest.
The Leupolds are the best looking and priced fair.
My current favorite rifle.
Last edited by Savage_99; 06-10-2013 at 08:22 PM.
06-23-2013, 06:22 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Posts: 2,186
Not an expert but I have both the Z3 and the Conquest on rifles that I use. As far as "value", my opinion is the Conquest. As far as overall performance, my choice is the Swarovski Z3. That is what is mounted on my No.1 hunting rifle.
06-23-2013, 06:52 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
Posts: 4,970
+1 with this. I have 3 Swaros and one Zeiss... that says it all AFAIC.
06-29-2013, 05:35 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central VT/Big Horn WY
Posts: 1,543
I have two Z3 4-12x50s. The optics are superior to any scope I have ever used. I was in a tree stand one night after shooting light waiting to be picked up. Some does came out and I put the scope on them. It lite them up like there was an hour of legal light left. I couldn't believe it.
Also, you can get the Z3 for 20% less than the $1,000 retail price.
Best of luck . . . Rob
Also, you can get the Z3 for 20% less than the $1,000 retail price.
Best of luck . . . Rob
07-01-2013, 03:32 PM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Warren County NJ USA
Posts: 3,899
both top quality scopes, I own a West German made Zeiss, own many Leupold's VX-II 3-9x40, and on my .300 Win Mag I have a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x50. Leupolds are top quality and price is right
