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Interesting test on top tier scopes.
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<blockquote data-quote="PNWdude67" data-source="post: 2581013" data-attributes="member: 110615"><p>The ZCO 527 and 420 are fantastic optics good to see they held up in this test. the new 840 is hitting the field now, but is not in my future nor is it really a "hunting" class scope. </p><p></p><p>Weight difference between the 527 and 420 is negligible. The compact size of the 420 sets it apart while retaining the optical quality and features of a bigger device. I have 4 420 and 2 527 on heavy match and hunter/match rifles. They hold up to the abuse and perform well. What sets the ZCO apart for me while operating in the field is the ability to see or judge depth of field. On a few occasions in matches we would have targets near to far staggered at 20-40-60 yard increments and I find it easy to judge that through the optic which helps with accurate and efficient target acquisition. This also helps my eye pick up the bullet flight to target on longer shots which really helps confirm impacts down range. I have shot matches with Leupold, S•B and Vortex, they have a "flatter" field of view IMO and are not preferable to the image that the ZCO transmits for me. I have looked through and sent a few rounds behind a tangent theta, the optic has a slight fishbowl sensation to me. Clarity is great. Would be interesting to have a truly blinded test where the observer did not know which optic he was evaluating. Identical reticle and power settings and a cover over the optic of some sort. that would be interesting. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🤔" title="Thinking face :thinking:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f914.png" data-shortname=":thinking:" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="😁" title="Beaming face with smiling eyes :grin:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f601.png" data-shortname=":grin:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PNWdude67, post: 2581013, member: 110615"] The ZCO 527 and 420 are fantastic optics good to see they held up in this test. the new 840 is hitting the field now, but is not in my future nor is it really a “hunting” class scope. Weight difference between the 527 and 420 is negligible. The compact size of the 420 sets it apart while retaining the optical quality and features of a bigger device. I have 4 420 and 2 527 on heavy match and hunter/match rifles. They hold up to the abuse and perform well. What sets the ZCO apart for me while operating in the field is the ability to see or judge depth of field. On a few occasions in matches we would have targets near to far staggered at 20-40-60 yard increments and I find it easy to judge that through the optic which helps with accurate and efficient target acquisition. This also helps my eye pick up the bullet flight to target on longer shots which really helps confirm impacts down range. I have shot matches with Leupold, S•B and Vortex, they have a “flatter” field of view IMO and are not preferable to the image that the ZCO transmits for me. I have looked through and sent a few rounds behind a tangent theta, the optic has a slight fishbowl sensation to me. Clarity is great. Would be interesting to have a truly blinded test where the observer did not know which optic he was evaluating. Identical reticle and power settings and a cover over the optic of some sort. that would be interesting. 🤔😁 [/QUOTE]
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