Recommend which scope?

[Justice1327]

I am primarily a Leupold and Nightforce scopes guy. Leupold for hunting and NF for target shooting. But NF has just got too expensive for me.
Between the two SFP scopes listed below, which one would recommend and why?

Use: 600-1400 yards on steel targets with SA cartridges.

ZEISS CONQUEST V4 6-24X50, ZMOA20
Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 EBR-4 MOA

thanks in advance

 

[arrow179]

Looking for FFP or SFP? Pretty sure the Zeiss is only SFP and Vortex is FFP. I highly recommend the Zeiss scopes. I do have the Vortex and Zeiss models. I prefer the Zeiss as my eyes like the glass better but just my $.02

 

[Justice1327]

Both are SFP.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Maybe look at trijicon, credo and tenmiles have been on sale at eurooptic.

 

[Tulsa Reiner]

Maybe look at trijicon, credo and tenmiles have been on sale at eurooptic.

I can strongly endorse the Trijicon Tenmile (esp at Euro Optic's sale price) after shooting 200 rounds using one while working up loads for my nephew's 300 WM. It is a lot of scope for under $1000. It tracks very accurately and has nice positive clicks on the turrets; clear, sharp glass out to the edges.

 

[bschroed]

I have a Zeiss Conquest on my 7 mag and I would highly recommend it. I have a Vortex rangefinder and binoculars but none of their rifle scopes so I could not compare.

 

[Capt RB]

The trijicon will cut through the mirage better than the gen2 which is all I have used. I don't believe the v4 glass is as good as the gen2 pst glass but having never looked through/used the ziess I could be wrong.

 

[1mechanic]

You might look at Meopta they have really good glass and even make some of the Zeiss scopes.

 

[asd9055]

If you are buying locally, I would look trhough both at low light, see which one is best for your eyes. We don't all see the same. Personally, I will never buy a higher end scope again without doing this comparison.

 

[wasskeet]

Another to consider would be Sightron SIII. For an even cheaper alternative - Sightron STAC. At 1000 yds., I don't feel handicapped with the STAC 4-20x50.

 

[Sealesniper]

Call Doug at Camera World. He will steer your right and give you a great deal. Gratefuldoug on this site.

 

[Snowboy]

Which makes a better scope for hunting out to 500 yards? Steiner or Trijicon? It will be going on a 7mm PRC bolt gun and I like the lowest power setting possible. Leaning towards the Steiner.

 

[skipglo]

Neither!

 

[JAYgs8163]

Call Doug at Camera World. He will steer your right and give you a great deal. Gratefuldoug on this site.

Cameraland and @gr8fuldoug