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Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14 experiences?
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 477819" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>I have two of these scopes, one with the z800 and one with the z1000 reticle. </p><p></p><p>I did not realize until after I bought them that the z1000 reticle is designed for .308 175gr match loads. The "center" crosswire (the one that doesn't change POI with magnification) is set up for a 500 yard zero. I just don't see this as a practical design for field use.</p><p></p><p>The z800, OTOH, looks to me like a good choice for most medium to long range chamberings. If I had it to do over, I would have purchased both of my scopes with the z800 reticle. I have my z800 mounted on a .338WM and it seems like a pretty good fit. My z1000 is on a 6.5-284. I don't think that I am going to like this combination. I may either send it to Zeiss to have it fitted with a mildot reticle or try to trade it for a scope with the z800. I have a Remington 700VS in .308 that I could put it on, but then I would have to figure out what to do with the SS 10X that is already on it. Decisions, decisions...</p><p></p><p>At any rate, I really like these scopes. They have good optics and are not too heavy. Among the Rapid Z reticles, I think the z600 or z800 are likely to be the most practical for hunting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 477819, member: 22069"] I have two of these scopes, one with the z800 and one with the z1000 reticle. I did not realize until after I bought them that the z1000 reticle is designed for .308 175gr match loads. The "center" crosswire (the one that doesn't change POI with magnification) is set up for a 500 yard zero. I just don't see this as a practical design for field use. The z800, OTOH, looks to me like a good choice for most medium to long range chamberings. If I had it to do over, I would have purchased both of my scopes with the z800 reticle. I have my z800 mounted on a .338WM and it seems like a pretty good fit. My z1000 is on a 6.5-284. I don't think that I am going to like this combination. I may either send it to Zeiss to have it fitted with a mildot reticle or try to trade it for a scope with the z800. I have a Remington 700VS in .308 that I could put it on, but then I would have to figure out what to do with the SS 10X that is already on it. Decisions, decisions... At any rate, I really like these scopes. They have good optics and are not too heavy. Among the Rapid Z reticles, I think the z600 or z800 are likely to be the most practical for hunting. [/QUOTE]
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