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    Posted: May/23/2009 at 20:35
I like the Zeiss 2.5 x 8 but its a bit heavy at 14.75 ounces. I had an older Leupold 2.5 x 8 VariXIII. Any suggestions regards a scope for a Kimber Classic select in the roberts?
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You can see throught the Zeiss.  I'd get a 4a reticle.  It's not like it is a pound lighter.
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yes the difference in the VX3 and Conquest is only 3 ounces I think. 

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I just purchased one of those Zeiss scopes - damn nice scope for the money, I love Zeiss glass.  I think it is one of the most "perfect" scopes in terms of magnification range and clarity for most shooting. 
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Kahles CL 2-7x36 if you can find one, or Swaro 3-9x36 american.  A fine rifle like the kimber deserves nice optics.

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For me anyway, the .257 Roberts is a 250 yard deer/antelope rifle.  Maybe a little further  with 100 grain bullets handloaded at 3000fps.  Even the Zeiss Conquest, current sale scope (1.8-5.5x38) at $299. would be fine, as would a 2.5-8x36 or 3-9x36 Conquest, Leupold VX-3 or Kahles.  Whatever is available and is acceptable.  I have used the Roberts as a prairie dog rifle but would rather use a .22 CF or .243 with a flatter trajectory.
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The Kimber rifle is a flyweight anyway.....you could put a three pound scope on it and still come out normal!!  Bandito
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You really can't beat the value on those $299 Zeiss scopes right now - a few extra ounces is not going to be a deal-breaker.
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I think the 2.5 x 8 is about right for the Roberts, I like the Zeiss better than the Leupold.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dougedwards Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/24/2009 at 21:03
I don't see where the Zeiss is for sale for $299.  I am supposing it is on sale at SWFA but I can't find it.  Can anyone help?
 
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Cabala's has some on sale now.
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You won't be able to mount the zeiss in low mounts. If thaqt is not an issue than no problem. I like my scopes as low as I can get them. Leupold and swaroski do this. My 257 select wears a 3x10 av just because I had it but a 2.5x8 is a perfect fit IMO.
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