Leupold VX3i or Zeiss Conquest HD5 Scope
12-10-2017, 07:24 AM
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Leupold VX3i or Zeiss Conquest HD5 Scope
If you could get a Zeiss Conquest HD5 3-15x50mm for 570$ (1200$ scope)or a Leupold VX3i 3-10x50mm for 422$ (550$ scope) Which one would you get? I need a scope that will hunt well in low light conditions. One reason, I am leaning towards one of these is due to the heavier duplex which is so much easier for me to see when it gets darker. I prefer a heavy duplex. Thanks, for all the help
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12-10-2017, 01:15 PM
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12-10-2017, 05:17 PM
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Correct the focus adj. is on the eye piece. So you think I would do better with the Zeiss over the Leupold. Only thing I don’t like about the Zeiss is it weights 24.7oz. Shots I make are max 200 yards more like 100.
12-11-2017, 05:48 AM
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At that range, you really don't need much more than clarity, good light transfusion, and the ability to withstand recoil---and you don't even need to break into the $500 category to get it.
A lot of the features you'd be getting in the Zeiss shine at longer ranges, where the expensive scopes stand apart from the competition---it doesn't sound like you'd be getting any use out of those features, unless you enjoy counting hairs on the deer you shoot.
You don't need a 2lb, 1k scope.
12-11-2017, 06:11 AM
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If that's it, then you might be over-budgeting (I know some people say that's impossible, and that to suggest one is over-spending on a scope is heresy---but I'll say it, anyway).
At that range, you really don't need much more than clarity, good light transfusion, and the ability to withstand recoil---and you don't even need to break into the $500 category to get it.
A lot of the features you'd be getting in the Zeiss shine at longer ranges, where the expensive scopes stand apart from the competition---it doesn't sound like you'd be getting any use out of those features, unless you enjoy counting hairs on the deer you shoot.
You don't need a 2lb, 1k scope.
At that range, you really don't need much more than clarity, good light transfusion, and the ability to withstand recoil---and you don't even need to break into the $500 category to get it.
A lot of the features you'd be getting in the Zeiss shine at longer ranges, where the expensive scopes stand apart from the competition---it doesn't sound like you'd be getting any use out of those features, unless you enjoy counting hairs on the deer you shoot.
You don't need a 2lb, 1k scope.
The only reason, I was looking at the Zeiss is cause of the discounted price they have on them. Probably due to a closeout but I’m like you, I don’t believe I would get much use out of its long range features. I do hunt some at longer ranges but not as much as I do at shorter ranges. What scope would you suggest outside of the two I listed that have a heavier duplex? Thanks
12-11-2017, 06:33 AM
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The only reason, I was looking at the Zeiss is cause of the discounted price they have on them. Probably due to a closeout but I’m like you, I don’t believe I would get much use out of its long range features. I do hunt some at longer ranges but not as much as I do at shorter ranges. What scope would you suggest outside of the two I listed that have a heavier duplex? Thanks
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