I'm looking to put a scope on a Rem. 700 5R .308, I plan on shooting out to 800yds(Target). I have a couple of Zeiss Conquest scopes and I'm real happy with them.
For the folks that have used both Swaro and Zeiss which is the better value? With the AV line being a little cheaper now that they are discontinued I'm not sure which route to take. In the Zeiss I'm thinking 4.5-14x50 w/z-1000 reticle. In the Swaro 4-12x50 w/ BR reticle.
You mention shooting to 800 yards, at this range the time for using whatever fluffy reticle you prefer is over and it is time to start clicking in your elevation turret. It is when this happens that the Swarovski AV falls short, not just of the Zeiss but of most scopes.
If you get a Swarovski AV dialed in it will hold Zero. but if you have it dialed in with say a 300yard zero then dial it up for a 800yard shot then back to your 300yard zero IT WILL NEVER RETURN TO ZERO. this line of scopes have some of the better glass you will find but have the worst mechanic's of any scope on the planet priced over $300.
For long range use I would opt for the Zeiss.
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