Ziess vs. Leupold

SNIPER 2 · 06-25-2008, 08:36 PM

I will be getting a Weatherby Vanguard stainless/synthetic bolt action deer hunting rifle in the 7mm Remington Caliber. I am debating on scopes between the Ziess Conquest 3-9 x 40mm (z-plex) and the Leupold VX-III 3.5-10 x 40mm (duplex). I am not looking to spend anymore than the price of these.

What is a better scope for my situation? are there any other scopes that would be at this level that will be better for me?

I will hunt in northern MI along corn field and in woods. And an occasional trip out west.

thanks

telkev · 06-25-2008, 08:47 PM

Between the 2, I'll pick the Zeiss anyday. For comparable price and quality, take a look at bushnell elite's, sightron, and burris.

killer · 06-25-2008, 09:03 PM

Leupold offers a custom workshop for it's scopes. You can install different retcicles, and or upgrade it. I have experimented with their reticles seeing what I liked. The custom scope shop is why I stay with them.

I dropped a pair of binocs out of a tree and cracked a part that cost over $250.00 they replaced free no questions asked.

Ron AKA · 06-25-2008, 10:39 PM

Here are a couple of links which give opinions on relative quality. I see they don't agree which one is the higher quality.

Recommended Riflescopes

The Optics Talk Forums: SWFA Riflescope Rating Scale

Both are more than I would spend. It think if I was in the market for a hunting scope, I would give the Bushnell 3200 serious consideration, and if that is not good enough then the 4200. Here are a couple of current good buys on the 3200 with the Browning name on them.

Natchez Shooters Supplies - Bushnell Products - Bushnell Browning Scope 3-9X40

Natchez Shooters Supplies - Bushnell Products - Bushnell Browning Scope 2-7X32

rfc357 · 06-26-2008, 09:14 AM

You don't need a 9 or 10 power scope for deer hunting. Find a 1.5-4 or 1.5-5 variable if you must have a variable. You will save money.

Now, truth be told, my deer rifles all sport 3-9 scopes, because that's what they came with. (I usually buy used guns.) I use them on 3x. If you can't put the bullet where you want it at 3x, 9x won't help. At low power, images are much brighter and clearer.

turner · 06-26-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SNIPER 2

I will be getting a Weatherby Vanguard stainless/synthetic bolt action deer hunting rifle in the 7mm Remington Caliber. I am debating on scopes between the Ziess Conquest 3-9 x 40mm (z-plex) and the Leupold VX-III 3.5-10 x 40mm (duplex). I am not looking to spend anymore than the price of these.

What is a better scope for my situation? are there any other scopes that would be at this level that will be better for me?

I will hunt in northern MI along corn field and in woods. And an occasional trip out west.

thanks

I own a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 (great scope) along with several Leupolds, as many as 10 or 12. I'd suggest the only Leupold I've ever owned which I felt to be superior to the Zeiss, the European 30mm model. I own two of these scopes and feel them to be the absolute best scope I've ever seen in this price range. Two models would work for you, the 2-7x33 or the 3-9x40, both are 30mm tubes. Best of luck!

THESE LINKS INCLUDE REVIEWS, BUT YOU MIGHT FIND A BETTER PRICE AT GRAF & SONS, MIDSOUTH SS, BEAR BASIN OPTICS OR SWFA.

MidwayUSA - Leupold European-30 Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 3-9x 40mm Duplex Reticle Matte

MidwayUSA - Leupold European-30 Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 2-7x 33mm Duplex Reticle Matte

http://www.swfa.com/c-208-leupold-eu...flescopes.aspx

SwedeSteve · 06-26-2008, 11:02 AM

Look at Schmidt & Bender as well.

turner · 06-28-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Look at Schmidt & Bender as well.

OK, I've been looking for two days now... Are there ANY S&B scopes for less than $950.??

SwedeSteve · 06-29-2008, 02:14 PM

Try ebay.

Mike82 · 07-27-2008, 11:17 PM

actually....4x power sometimes isn't very good, especially for ppl that are too lazy to go searching for deer to shoot<points at mirror>, or if you run dogs(for shooting across wheat fields, etc). and so, a higher power is needed to keep ur reticle from covering up your target. i gots a big-azz headache, nitey.

kurtiss · 07-29-2008, 10:24 AM

I have owned both Ziess and Leupold. Both are nice, but I would say the Ziess is better. They are wonderfull scopes. However, you would not be disappointed in either.

06-25-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
SNIPER 2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Ziess vs. Leupold I will be getting a Weatherby Vanguard stainless/synthetic bolt action deer hunting rifle in the 7mm Remington Caliber. I am debating on scopes between the Ziess Conquest 3-9 x 40mm (z-plex) and the Leupold VX-III 3.5-10 x 40mm (duplex). I am not looking to spend anymore than the price of these. What is a better scope for my situation? are there any other scopes that would be at this level that will be better for me? I will hunt in northern MI along corn field and in woods. And an occasional trip out west. thanks

06-25-2008, 08:47 PM	#2
telkev Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW MS Posts: 244	Between the 2, I'll pick the Zeiss anyday. For comparable price and quality, take a look at bushnell elite's, sightron, and burris. __________________ One hole groups are as easy as pulling the trigger, until you pull it the second time.

06-25-2008, 09:03 PM	#3
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	Leupold offers a custom workshop for it's scopes. You can install different retcicles, and or upgrade it. I have experimented with their reticles seeing what I liked. The custom scope shop is why I stay with them. I dropped a pair of binocs out of a tree and cracked a part that cost over $250.00 they replaced free no questions asked. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

06-26-2008, 09:14 AM	#5
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	You don't need a 9 or 10 power scope for deer hunting. Find a 1.5-4 or 1.5-5 variable if you must have a variable. You will save money. Now, truth be told, my deer rifles all sport 3-9 scopes, because that's what they came with. (I usually buy used guns.) I use them on 3x. If you can't put the bullet where you want it at 3x, 9x won't help. At low power, images are much brighter and clearer. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor

06-26-2008, 11:02 AM	#7
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,400 Images: 1	Look at Schmidt & Bender as well. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

06-25-2008, 10:39 PM	#4
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	Here are a couple of links which give opinions on relative quality. I see they don't agree which one is the higher quality. Recommended Riflescopes The Optics Talk Forums: SWFA Riflescope Rating Scale Both are more than I would spend. It think if I was in the market for a hunting scope, I would give the Bushnell 3200 serious consideration, and if that is not good enough then the 4200. Here are a couple of current good buys on the 3200 with the Browning name on them. Natchez Shooters Supplies - Bushnell Products - Bushnell Browning Scope 3-9X40 Natchez Shooters Supplies - Bushnell Products - Bushnell Browning Scope 2-7X32

06-29-2008, 02:14 PM	#9
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,400 Images: 1	Try ebay. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

07-27-2008, 11:17 PM	#10
Mike82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi USA Posts: 1,034 Images: 7	actually....4x power sometimes isn't very good, especially for ppl that are too lazy to go searching for deer to shoot<points at mirror>, or if you run dogs(for shooting across wheat fields, etc). and so, a higher power is needed to keep ur reticle from covering up your target. i gots a big-azz headache, nitey. __________________ No Trespassing! Violators Will Be Shot! Survivors Will Be Shot Again!

07-29-2008, 10:24 AM	#11
kurtiss Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 15	I have owned both Ziess and Leupold. Both are nice, but I would say the Ziess is better. They are wonderfull scopes. However, you would not be disappointed in either.