Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
optic for .300winmag |
Post Reply |
Author | |
rlarge10
Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/14/2011 Status: Offline Points: 14 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: March/15/2011 at 01:20 |
I got a Howa 1500 in .300 winmag from the wife for valentine's day Now it needs an optic. It is the lightweight model and I'd like to keep it that way. It will be my all around hunting rifle for deer, hogs, elk, etc. I want an optic that will work well in low light and out to 500+yds. I like my buddies Zeiss conquest 3-9x and used it to take a deer at 325yds in January. I'm leaning that direction unless I'm missing out on something else. I'm not opposed to the z-plex as I've found one for $320, but I found a Rapid Z-600 w/hunting turrets for $470. Decisions, decisions......
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Unless your willing to spend a good bit more your not going to do better than that Zeiss. As far as weight goes,unless it really alters the balance of the rifle to the point of you not liking it's handling characteristics I'd not worry about it.
By the way,I LUV those Howa's!
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
lucytuma
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: November/25/2007 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 5389 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
The Conquest is still one of the finest mid range scopes available.
|
|
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson
|
|
bugsNbows
Optics God bowsNbugs Joined: March/10/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Offline Points: 11201 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
That Z600 Conquest sounds mighty fine. Should do the trick.
|
|
If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
Anomymous |
|
Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
+1 |
|
take em!
|
|
Trays 7940
Optics Master Joined: August/09/2009 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1149 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I have that scope on 2 of my hunting rifles... They are awesome scopes.
Good Luck! |
|
rlarge10
Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/14/2011 Status: Offline Points: 14 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
So should I go with the rapid z or the z plex?
|
|
pyro6999
Optics Retard OT TITAN Joined: December/22/2006 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 22034 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
i dont know how well the rapid z works in low light, is my only thing.
|
|
They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
|
brodeur272
Optics Journeyman Joined: September/23/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 609 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Check out the Minox ZA-5 scopes.
|
|
bricat
Optics Master Joined: April/24/2007 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 1881 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I would go with the Conquest, I would have to echo Pyro's point that the rapid-z might not help you much in low light conditions, I do know that the Z-plex is a great reticle and has preformed quite admirably for me in these conditions.
|
|
|
|
pyro6999
Optics Retard OT TITAN Joined: December/22/2006 Location: North Dakota Status: Offline Points: 22034 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
when i messed with the 3x9 conquest, i found the zplex to be very good in low light.
|
|
They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
|
gglass
Optics Apprentice Joined: December/04/2010 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 66 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Conquest with the zplex would be my choice.
|
|
"Let me guess... This isn't about the alcohol or tobacco."
|
|
Bitterroot Bulls
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: May/07/2009 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 3416 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
The Rapid Z600 is quite effective in low light. It is a pretty heavy reticle for a BDC, but it is "floating" in the field of view.
|
|
-Matt
|
|
trigger29
Optics Master Extraordinaire X = 180 Y = 90 (X+Pyro)+(Y-Pyro) = ? Joined: September/29/2007 Location: South Dakota Status: Offline Points: 4353 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
|
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." |
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |