Barrelsniffer Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Does anyone on here have one of these scopes ? leaning towards buying one so whats your thoughts. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20ppc Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hi Mick, I have got two Zeiss scopes, the 6-24 x 56 and the 6-24 x 72. Both are superb and I can highly recommend them, I had NXS scopes and there is no comparison in terms of quality between the Zeiss. As an example of how good these scoped are, with the NXS I could never go above about 14 x when lamping but with the Zeiss I am able to use the 24X with no problems at all, I have also had 4 local keepers go out and buy the Zeiss x 56 after they had a look at mine!! I have got the illuminated no 40 reticle which is brilliant for lamping and long range work, I have used the 72 out to 600yards in F class comps very succesfully and repeatability is very good. All in all you wont go wrong with one of these scopes, I would definately buy another. By the way the Zeiss came top in a test of foxing scopes carried out by Bruce Potts for Shooting Times, ok this is subjective but it is another plus for the Zeiss. The only downside at the moment is that the Euro is crap at the moment. Regards Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I have 2 and they are fantastic! would certainly buy another! they are far better than NF, Leup and to me they just tip the scale of S&B. I have used one in the German forests several times under moon light... I would love another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebell Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I have one, only problem with it is I now want to replace my other scopes as they look a bit naff after the Zeiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir-slots-alot Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Micky. I have 2 of these scopes with the 43 ret ( fine mildot ) the optics are simply superb under all conditions. Next time your home , come and have a look through mine - dont think you will be dissapointed. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 thanks for the info lads.will be buying from ste kershaw,when home, but will buy b4 then,so its ready and waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 A rude question, but how much do these run to cost wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehole Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Zeiss beats the NF in glass quality I agree but thats where it stops. Not studied the zeiss range for a while but I believe you are stuck with the metric system for dialling etc,correct me if I,m wrong please?Most of us I think work with MOA and I personally found it a pain to work with the two and is why i eventually ditched my Hensoldt Zeiss but yeah superb scope!Onehole. Oh yeah,20ppc no offence but do you really need above 14 mag at night!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20Tac Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 As Nick says, a great bit of kit. I've got the 56 with the illuminated 60 reticle, though in hindsight I probably would have got the 72. Once you've got used to one of these, there's no point trying anything else. I've used it on pretty much everything from deer, foxes, crows and rabbits in all different light conditions and it has performed faultlessly. (on different rifles). The actual design and layout of the scope works perfectly, with the adjustable illumination on the reticle being a particularly good idea. The turret adjustments come in useful 0.5cm increments - I read an article of someone who bought a S&B 5-25 and ended up with 1cm clicks, not much use for shooting long range rabbits which is what he bought it for! The other downside is that you will want to upgrade your other scopes to the Zeiss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 up until last week zeiss would be one to go for as they were still lot cheaper than swarovski an S&B BUT.... i been informed by someone known to me whose looking at a new scope that Zeiss have cottened on to this and guess what?? prices up right across the board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! had to increase apparently due to strenght of the euro bugger!!! sauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 optics warehouse were selling them at the old price,they may have some left, i have one and cant fault it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I've had one for a month or so,and,I have been totally amazed by it,and,that is after trying a NF as well,it was like chalk and cheese with the Zeiss head and shoulders better than the NF....................Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Ok I looked up the price .... bloody hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 is this scope workable with exbal software ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20ppc Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 is this scope workable with exbal software ? Hi Mick, Yes this scope will work with exbal software. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Worth a look at the Hensoldt version as well with 34mm tube. Once saw a Zeiss VM/V with "slight" ring marks - crushed the tube. Hensoldt may have a thicker tube. Very impressive glass though. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir-slots-alot Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 My shooting partner had a NF scope for a while amd I have used it many times.. Whilst fine for day time target shooting, I have not been impressed with their performance at dust or on the lamp. We conpared it to my Bushnell 4200 6-24x50 and there was little difference. My mate sold it and now owns 2 Zeiss 6-24x56 scopes ( same as me ) Personally ( and I hope I dont upset anybody with one of these ) I wouldn't pay top money for a NF when the optics are so much worse than tha similarly priced Zeiss. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 So hows dave doing alan ? not seen him in yrs,is he still living at same place i mentioned in email ? My shooting partner had a NF scope for a while amd I have used it many times.. Whilst fine for day time target shooting, I have not been impressed with their performance at dust or on the lamp. We conpared it to my Bushnell 4200 6-24x50 and there was little difference. My mate sold it and now owns 2 Zeiss 6-24x56 scopes ( same as me ) Personally ( and I hope I dont upset anybody with one of these ) I wouldn't pay top money for a NF when the optics are so much worse than tha similarly priced Zeiss. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir-slots-alot Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 So hows dave doing alan ? not seen him in yrs,is he still living at same place i mentioned in email ? Daves ok Micky , still out shooting 5 nights a week - 60 years old now and not lost any enthusiasum for the job. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Good to hear mate. do you have a mobi no you can email us ? to my private email mate so can contact u. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir-slots-alot Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Good to hear mate. do you have a mobi no you can email us ? to my private email mate so can contact u. Mick Email sent matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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