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dunagan15
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Posted: December/24/2007 at 13:43 |
hey guys, ive narrowed down my choice to these two scopes and the leo is $199.95 vs the zeiss being $349.95 and I don't really know the big difference as to why the zeiss is significantly more expensive. If anyone can offer their thoughts on each and whats the better buy. Thanks for all yalls help.
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pyro6999
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varixII or vxII?? either way it doesnt matter the zeiss is better optically than either of those, you will notice better quality glass better low light performance and a cleaner picture in general
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cheaptrick
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Did you mean the newer VXII or the older Vari-X II?? |
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cheaptrick
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Oooops! Didn't see pyro's post.......
Agreed, the VX 2 or the Vari-X 2 won't out perform the Conquest.
The Leupold VX 3 is a better comparision in that regard.
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dunagan15
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thank you for your input, sorry for all the questions im kinda new to the "good Scopes" ive had a simmons my whole life and feel the need to finally upgrade since i got a new rifle
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cheaptrick
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No need to apologize.
Were are ALL here to learn more about the sport we love...
Pssst...Watch out for the Kahles Cult.....
They will have you selling your body parts to get a Kahles KX.... Edited by cheaptrick - December/24/2007 at 15:44 |
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dunagan15
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haha thanks man, ya im just trying to learn a little more before my purchase
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Big Squeeze
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Welcome to the forum!!!..............The VX2 or the Zeiss! Go Zeiss Conquest assuming you wish to spend the money!!.........OR! Consider the 3x9 Elite 4200 for $260 instead....Certainly, a better scope optically than the VX2 and even the VX3 and comes to within a fraction in the brightness category to the Zeiss while remaining just as clear and resolute!!!..........You look through a 4200 and a Zeiss Conquest and if your eyes can justify the extra $90 or $100 bucks, then buy the Zeiss!!
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Big Squeeze
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YEP!!!.................Better watch out for that 4200 cult too!!!!..............I happen to be in that group!!
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Focus
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Conquest is a real good choice, use quite a few and never had a complaint. The reticle and the glass will satisfy.
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dunagan15
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thanks guys i appreciate it, just trying to learn a little more. I have been looking at the 4200 as well as the 3200(what is the main dif b/t the two for the money?) Do yall think the 4200 vs the conquest is worth the $100 dif?
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cheaptrick
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If it's still available....
I think Big Squeeze may be buying them up and rat holing them for his buddies, but I can't prove it.....
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Focus
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The 4200 is a lot better than the 3200 I've had and used both. Yes I think the $100 diff between the 4200 and conquest is worth the money due to the different occular focus, the etched reticle, the slightly heavier reticle for low light, resistance to flare out,and the slightly better brightness. Does this apply to everyone else?....maybe not, it just makes that much difference to me. Get both in hand and check em out.
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martin3175
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Tough choice between the two ..Focus has some good points, but on the other hand the 4200's rainguard really works, and optically they're very close ... tough choice--
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Corky
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dunagan15, i just went through this same process as you are doing. I didn't want to go over the $400 mark so I ruled out the kahles, swars, etc. I can say this, the leupold's did not compare to the Zeiss or 4200's.
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dunagan15
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well thank you for your input, ya ive now ruled out the leo and im looking into the 4200 a lot, as well as the new nikon monarch, and the conquest, its time consuming yet enjoyable and necessary to make the right purchase for me
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Big Squeeze
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Funny one there Cheaptrick!................................Havew a wonderful Christmas!!!!!
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tahqua
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I have had the 3-9 Monarch and the 3-9 4200 side by side the last few weeks. The optical difference between the two is not much. The Rainguard I'll have to take a shower with to test. I won't be hunting in the rain up here for a while.
I'm trying to prod my brother into posting his opinion of his 3-9 4200 because he also has the 3-9 Conquest on his night time Volquartsen .22 mag.
BTW, my VarX-III's are supposed to be the optical equivalent of the newer VX-II's. They are very good scopes but the 4200 and Monarch are a little better. Like CT said, the VX-III would be a better comparo. Edited by tahqua - December/25/2007 at 13:22 |
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dunagan15
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well thanks for the input, which do you like better, and the monarch you have, is it the new bdc reticle?
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pyro6999
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i also have a monarch and a 4200 but i havent got the 4200 mounted yet to confirm if its better at last light than the monarch but from what other members have told me the 4200 is a little better in last light than the monarch is. rainguard is suppose to be awesome stuff, although ive never had any issue with the monarch in the rain or snow. but its suppose to really help.
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